Extrusion

Film Extrusion

High-Output Air Ring for Heavy-Duty Bags

Air ring exceeds output rates of 1320 lb/hr and targets bags for form-fill-seal applications.  

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dies

Is Your Profile Die the Problem? Or Is It the Heaters?

When a profile is not being extruded to the tolerances of previous runs, the die is often suspect—but the real problem may be the heaters. Learn the five heater-band principles before you do any profile die work.

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New HDPE Pipe Processor Goes ‘QuickSwitch’ Route

Encoma of Canada installs KraussMaffei’s first-ever QuickSwitch line in North American to maximize pipe production flexibility, with more capacity on the way.

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sustainability

New Pulverizer Helps PVC Processor Boost Output

New unit from Pallmann converts PVC scrap and delivers 2000 lb/hr of recycled PVC at 20 mesh (840 micron) particle size.   

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Extrusion

New CEO for Davis-Standard

Extrusion and converting leader names Giovanni Spitale as top exec. Former CEO Jim Murphy elected as vice chairman of the Board of Directors.  

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Rotating Tubing Dies Increase Wall Strength

New design of rotary inline or crosshead dies feature speeds to 1000 rpm.

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Roll Stand is Compact, Flexible

Features a unique, compact design for sheet processors with very limited production floor space.  

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Film Extrusion

Slitter-Rewinder Packed with Safety Features

Safety features comply with upcoming national and industry standards. Unit also features operator interface refinements that further improve productivity.  

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Automation

Roll Stand Offers More Automation, Process Control

Processors benefit from technical and bottom line advantages of the roll stand’s inverted-down, multi-roll design.  

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Extrusion

High-Performance Coolant for Extruders, Thermoformers

iD Additives’ new Eco-Pro Cool-Ex is designed to optimize closed-loop cooling systems on machinery such as extruders and thermoformers.

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Plastics Size Reduction