Film Extrusion
Get Smarter on Extruder Sizes
Processors tend to recommend a much larger extruder than what鈥檚 really necessary for the job and the capabilities of the downstream equipment.
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Line produces the encapsulant material used in the assembly of solar modules
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First U.S. Optimex Line Lets Film Processor Return to Its Roots
'Time was right' for firm to venture back into blown film.
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Extrusion & Compounding at NPE: Advances Push Efficiency Envelope
Blown film towers may have been scarce, but there was no shortage of new technology aimed at helping to make extrusion processors more profitable.
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PE/PS Interpolymer Modifies Polyolefins To Process Faster, Thinner, Better
Novel hybrid of polyethylene and polystyrene acts as a processing aid for HDPE, LDPE, and PP.
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Extruder Inspection & Vibration Analysis Detects Problems Early, Prevents Failures
Service is offered to all types of extrusion processors for all of types and makes of extruders and motors.
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Taiwan Machine Builders Aim for Higher-End Applications
Major Taiwanese injection and blow molding and extrusion machinery OEM s plan to broaden the appeal of their brands by providing higher-end technology solutions at prices competitive with European or Japanese machines.
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Better, Not Bigger, Is How Copol Wins In CPP Film
Small player in a large market speaks in a loud voice.
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Extrusion & Compounding at NPE: More Output, More Flexibility, Less Energy
There won't be many blown-film lines running, but there is still much in the way of innovation going on in extrusion and compounding.
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Rebuilt Film Line Boosts Output, Quality
Refurbishing has become an increasingly attractive option for processors looking to squeeze the most from their existing equipment.
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