Extrusion

Extrusion

Next-Generation Gear Reducer is Sleek, Robust

Can accommodate a variety of extrusion requirements, including those with high and low torque, speeds and extrusion pressures.  

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50 Years of Headlines … Almost

I was lucky to get an early look at many of the past half-century’s exciting developments in plastics. Here’s a selection.

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Extrusion

Brueckner Group USA Moving to Bigger Space

New facility in New Hampshire will serve the local customer base better and enhance capabilities in the North American market.

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Extrusion

The Importance of Viscosity in Melting

The calculations required to determine the right melt temperature for each polymer are complicated. Knowing the power-law coefficient and the consistency index of the polymer you run might prove useful.  

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How Screw Design Can Mitigate Gels in PE Films

Gels are a constant issue in production of PE films using single-screw extruders. Gels can create quality issues via optical flaws, and they can cause the film to break on blown or cast film lines. There are numerous origins for gels, and the mitigation method depends on knowing the gel type.

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Teel Straps on Yellow Belt to Cut Scrap on Big Cores

Investments in a lean, continuous process pay off for this Wisconsin processor.

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Extrusion

Suppliers Team to Run Tubing, 3D Filament at Medical Show

At MD&M/Plastec West show in Anaheim, Conair to run extrusion line with technology partners Davis Standard and Zumbach Electronics.

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Extrusion

Medical Extruders Are Direct Driven

No gearbox or belt drive eliminates gear oil and airborne dust particles from belts.  

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Large Die Cart with Crosshead

Can be assembled and disassembled easily. Stand also serves as cleaning station.

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Extrusion

Single- and Twin-Screw Lines for PVC and Polyolefin Pipes

New line produces pipe in a range of configurations for construction, other markets.  

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