Sheet Extrusion

NPE

Investment in People, Technology Drive Growth at PTi

Now 30 years’ old, machine builder develops solutions in tune with sheet processor needs.

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Blow Molding

Graham Shows Advances in Controls, Extrusion, Blow Molding

New extruders and systems for sheet and tubing along with the first showing of an accumulator-head blow molder.

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Sheet Extrusion

NPE2018 Technology Focus: Sheet Extrusion

Space-saving, high-speed line for PP and PS packaging, new options in 'no-dry' PET among the highlights in Orlando.

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New Screen Changer Boosts Productivity, Cuts Scrap for Extruder of PET Strapping

Cyklop’s move to a new-model, high-efficiency screen changer reduces number of screen changes and backflush waste while yielding uniform melt flow and high throughputs. 

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NPE

Extrusion/Compounding at NPE2018: More…More…More!

More speed, flexibility and robustness. Across a gamut of extrusion applications, machine builders are introducing new machinery, components, and systems to dramatically raise the bar on productivity.

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Sheet Extrusion

Pre-Treatment Process for Food-Grade PET Sheet

Device teams with twin-screw extruder to purify recycled PET flake for food-contact applications.

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Testing

Next-Generation Coating and Layer-Thickness Measurement

Sensory Analytic’s SpecMetrix system can reportedly accurately monitor wet or dry coating or film layer thickness as low as 0.25 micron across a web, performing 150+ measurements/sec.  

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Medical

Get into the Zone: Medical Parts Processing

  The Medical Parts Processing Zone is a new specialized exhibit area at NPE2018, driven by the fast-growing field of medical devices. “There are a lot of single-use medical devices being made from plastic right now,” says NPE2018 Chairman Glenn Anderson. “Think of devices like syringes and inhalers. Given the aging population, medical device manufacturing is expected to rise 3% each year until 2023.”  

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NPE

Conical Twin for Shear-Sensitive PET, PLA

Machine combines low screw speed with high throughputs and can be furnished with a ‘no-dry’ option.

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Film Extrusion

New Pilot Line Verifies Web Gauging Performance

Mahlo offers fully operational pilot line for product testing, sample evaluation and technical training.

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Process Cooling