Sheet Extrusion

K 2013 Preview: Extrusion, Compounding, Recycling

Across all extrusion technologies, expect to see new standards in speed, quality, flexibility, and efficiency in both energy and material usage.

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Sheet Extrusion

Upstart Sheet Processor Has Roots In HDPE Pipe

Long-time pipe processor now in HDPE sheet ´óÏó´«Ã½

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Sheet Extrusion

Graham Expands Into Sheet with Welex Purchase

Machine building to move to York, Pa.

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Film Extrusion

Reifenhauser to Unwrap New Extruder, Other Innovations

New machine and novel approaches in blown/cast film, sheet, and wood composites touted.

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Calibrate Those Instruments

Make sure that your instruments are calibrated on a regular bases and also do a check and balance when gathering data. Never trust what you think you see the first time.

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Thermoforming

IML Groundbreaker Adds Sheet Extrusion

In-house sheet production allows Tech II to vertically integrate to hasten product development, control costs.

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Biopolymers

Conveying, Drying, Crystallizing PLA : The Energy-Saving Packaging Solution

When the new industry term “bioresins” hit the plastics community in the early 2000s, polylactic acid (PLA ) made its way to the top of the list in a class of new plant-based materials.

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Extrusion Without Discolored Specks

Specks are a common problem in extrusion, and avoiding them requires a two-pronged approach: First, figure out how many specks are in the incoming raw material; then minimize those caused during the extrusion process.

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Sheet Extrusion

PS Foam Labels Keep the Chill In

Technology to target canned, craft beer and contract labeling companies to start.

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Sheet Extrusion

Novel Chill Roll Thwarts Corrosion

Elastomer replaces metal to extend life of unit.

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