Extrusion

Extrusion

Investment Group Assumes Majority Ownership of Milacron Injection Molding, Extrusion Business

The investment is designed to accelerate Milacron’s growth and strengthen its position as a global provider of highly engineered plastic processing solutions.

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Postindustrial

Novel Line Turns Fluff to Blown Film

Processor Bioflex of Mexico is utilizing Reifenhäuser Blown Film’s EVO Fusion technology to integrate postindustrial and postconsumer recycled materials into products.  

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KM to Produce Pipe, Profile, Sheet Extruders in US

KraussMaffei to make extruders in Kentucky to reduce lead times and enhance customer support.  

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Extrusion

Optimizing Melt-Fed Single-Screw Extruders on Compounding Lines

The main problem with melt-fed extruders that are starve-fed is setting the depth of the metering channel. In this scenario, we describe how this problem was solved.  

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Film Extrusion

Thickness Gauge for 'Wet' Films

The gauge requires minimal calibration and is insensitive to the angle and distance of measurement.  

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Extrusion

Coperion Moves to Streamline US Operations

Machine builder is relocating Salina operation to existing facilities in Kansas, Wisconsin and Missouri.  

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Extrusion

Extrusion Guru Darley Starts Consulting Business

Long-time machinery sales executive to focus on extrusion and recycling.  

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What You Need to Know About Roll-Cooling Design

Cooling rolls might not look like high-tech machines, but the fact is there is a surprising amount of technology involved in their design, manufacture and use. Here’s what you need to know.    

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Automatic Tube and Hose Coilers Minimize Operator Involvement

Units offer higher speeds and efficiencies for downstream operations in flexible pipe.  

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Extrusion

US Extruders Adds to Engineering Team

Additions said to “align perfectly” with machine builder’s mission to deliver top-quality extrusion solutions.  

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Process Cooling