Extrusion

Film Extrusion

Sigma Plastics Continues Equipment Investment Spree

Film processor closed deals on 13 new lines during NPE2018. Adds four more from W&H, Reifenhauser.

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Extrusion: Gravimetric Blending & Line Control

Moretto’s new 7-component blender with extrusion weight control.

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Film Extrusion

Extrusion: Terahertz Sensor for Sheet, Webs

Offers non-ionizing, non-contact on-line measurement that is said to be completely safe and capable of operating in harsh environments.

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Extrusion

Extrusion: Versatile Mixer Can Also Extrude Strands

Turnkey system is mounted on a common bench and supplied with two vessels: one for mixing and one for extrusion.

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Extrusion: Compact Extruder Is Potent, Energy Efficient

Small-footprint machine reportedly uses up to 95% less energy/lb of material processed and can typically achieve dimensionally stable product within 20 min. of being turned on.

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Novatec Appoints Bob Bessemer VP Extrusion Technology

Downstream extrusion expert will direct firm’s efforts to enter medical tubing market. 

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Medical

Downstream System ‘Rewrites the Rules’ for Medical Tubing Extrusion

Extrusion downstream expert Bob Bessemer joins Novatec to enter medical tubing market with innovative line of tanks and puller/cutters.

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Unraveling the Complexity of Single-Screw Scale-Up

Variables such as shear rates, melting rate, residence time and conductive heating are all influenced in the scale-up.

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Mold Maintenance

Tooling: ‘Eco-Friendly’ Rust Remover & Preventative

Water-based product from iD Additives removes rust and prevents its formation.

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Film Extrusion

Techflow Expands to Larger Plant in Canada

Larger facility to meet demand for machinery for multi-layer blown film.

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