Film Extrusion

Postconsumer

Achieving Zero Waste: Two Processors Prove It’s Possible

Working with an Ohio-based recycler, two film and sheet processors go landfill-free.

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Film Extrusion

What You Need to Know to Make World-Class Stretch Film

Advances in materials, feedblock/die technologies, and winding can help processors develop more sophisticated cast-stretch products.

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dies

World’s First Nine-Manifold Flat-Film Die Up and Running

Feedblock-free technology reportedly cuts thickness variations by two-thirds.

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Film Extrusion

Davis-­Standard Buys Gloucester Engineering

Acquisition will expand Davis' blown film and aftermarket 大象传媒 worldwide.

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Film Extrusion

New BOPP Just For IML Thermoforming

Said to deliver a look and feel comparable to injection-molded products.

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best practices

Overcome the Challenges in Winding Flexible Packaging Film

Not all film webs are created equal. This creates challenges for both winder and operator. Here’s how to handle them.

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screws

Keep Extruder Barrels Aligned…And Production on Target

A misaligned barrel causes a lot of trouble. Laser alignment is being used now to keep things on the straight and narrow.

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Film Extrusion

RKW Danafilms Changes Name To RKW North America

Company says the new name reflects its commitment to the North American market.

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Film Extrusion

PE Film Market Analysis: Geomembrane Liners

Market to average 3.4% growth over the next two years.

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Film Extrusion

Webconvert Hires New Sales Manager

He will coordinate the company鈥檚 Canadian sales efforts for Next Generation Recyclingmachinen GmbH.

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Plastics Size Reduction