Film Extrusion

Davis-Standard to be Systems Integrator for Novel EDI Flat Die

Die uses motorized lip-adjustment, said to be three to five times faster than heated-bolt adjustments.

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Non-Contact Control of Flat Dies, Adapters

More automation comes to flat die technology.  

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industry 4.0

Film Processor Automates Complex Resin Management, Blending & Distribution System

Polipak of Poland moves to BlendSave system to support sustainability and Industry 4.0 objectives.  

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Sheet Extrusion

Die-Service Cart Upgraded to Handle Screws, Chill Rolls

Processing Technologies International LLC has released its next-generation flat die servicing system, the uCAMS (Universal Cleaning Assembly and Maintenance System) Plus.

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sustainability

Recyclable All-PP Barrier Pouch Goes Retortable

Toppan adds retortable packaging to its all-PP GL Barrier lineup, and also introduces all-PE barrier packaging for boiling sterilization.

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Film Extrusion

Pregis Announces Senior Management Changes

Kevin Baudhuin advances to chairman and CEO, Laurin Darnell promoted to COO, Joey Phister assumes role as president of Pregis Protective Products.

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Sheet Extrusion

Die-Lip Adjustment System Relies on Motorized Actuators

Nordson will debut an automated lip adjustment system for its EDI extrusion and fluid-coating dies at the K 2022 trade fair.

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Film Extrusion

Hosokawa Alpine Touts Move to Not Run Film Line at K

Blown film machine builder to instead “present its blown film technology in a truly sustainable way.”  

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Green’s the Theme in Extrusion/Compounding

The drive toward circular economy is requiring processors to make more use of PCR. Machine builders at K—across all extrusion processes—will be highlighting innovations to help them do just that.

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Film Extrusion

Robust, 'Smart' Bubble Cage

Addex and Pearl combine on cage that provides smooth, consistent bubble-diameter control.  

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Blending & Dosing