Film Extrusion
BOPP Processor Focuses on Specialties
At one time, BI-AX International produced millions of pounds of BOPP film a year for a wide range of commodity products. But it has since transitioned toward higher-value niche products for medical and packaging.
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How Characterizing and Modeling Chemical Foaming Agents Can Help Your Process
Knowing ahead of time what will happen when your CFA produces gas can help you design or improve your process to boost quality and cost effectiveness.
Read MoreNew Name, Brand Structure for Hilex Poly
Film and bagmaker and three sister companies will now be brands under Novolex umbrella.
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New Extrusion Equipment Combines U.S. Management with Chinese Production
Starting up in 2011, Uway Extrusion has begun its commercial push this year, with plans to exhibit at NPE2015 next March.
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Dynisco Extends Machinery Directive Compliance to 4-20mA Pressure Sensors
Billed as 'ideal choice. for extrusion OEMs and processors that need to comply with the European standard.
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Bloomer Expands to Barrier Blown Film
Custom processor of cast embossed film buy barrier blown film leader Optimum.
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SPE Extrusion Group Annnounces Two New Scholarships
Division scholarships honor long-time members Steward, Gould
Read MoreMergers in Extrusion, Thermoforming
Brown Machine, Lyle Industries team up. Also NDC and Beta LaserMike.
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Switch to AC Drives & Save Energy, Maintenance Costs
Smaller, cooler AC packages can be retrofitted to existing lines to slash energy use and maintenance costs.
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Giving employees the time, resources to “go back to school”
Consistent production is the number one priority at any plastics processing plant, but how much do most companies do to train technicians before they hand over the keys to hugely expensive (and complicated) machines that are at the heart of production?
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