Film Extrusion
Breaking News From NPE2024
Here is a firsthand report of news in injection molding, extrusion, blow molding and recycling not previously covered.
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Recycled PE Grades With Up to 100% PCR for Shrink Films
Dow’s new Revoloop grades was a collaboration with European shrink film manufacturer RKW Group.
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Reifenhauser Stakes Claim to 'World's First' 18-Micron MDO Blown Film
Five-layer structure, to be displayed at drupa 2024 printing show, reportedly provides 25% material savings over current standard.
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Follow These Tips to Fire Up Your Cold Blown Film Line
Firing up a cold blown-film line after a shutdown involves multiple pieces of equipment that all interact. Here’s a look at those components individually and some best practices on how to get your line up and running as quickly and safely as possible.
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See a 7-Layer Stretch Line Controlled by AI
Colines producing high-tech stretch film on a line with an artificial intelligence control package.
Read MoreAlpine Is Focusing on Efficiency, Sustainability, While Pushing for Better Recycling Infrastructure
NPE2024: New technology aims at improving efficiencies in film production, but executive calls on e-commerce retailers to help develop packaging infrastructure.
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Macro Building Shrink Film Lab Line for Multibubble Production
NPE2024: Machine builder is preparing should market switch from PVdC.
Read MoreFor W&H, Big Themes are MDO, the Circular Economy, Retrofits
NPE2024: Machine builders responding to a need for flexible packaging processors are looking to make their operations more sustainable.
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Addex Continues to Advancing Cooling in Blown Film
NPE2024: Cooling specialist Addex debuts auto-profiling air ring for rotating dies, and new single-plenum air ring.
Read MoreBlown Film Lines Are Fully Customized
NPE2024: Systems can be furnished for single- to nine-layer for barrier applications.
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