Extrusion
New Screw Boosts Mixing, Enhances Polymer Properties
Device mixes at the ‘molecular level,’ inventor says, to boost mechanicals and in some cases make pre-drying redundant.
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Leading Cast Film Processor Adding Blown Film Capacity
Malpack adds two multilayer blown film lines for agricultural, stretch hood and shrink films.
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What's Restricting My Output Rate?
In a single-screw extruder, it could be an improperly designed barrier flighted entry section. Here’s why.
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Materials Suppliers Team on PFAS-Free Solutions
Baerlocher PFAS-fee process aid passes muster in resin manufacturer’s testing on production-sized blown film line.
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Making Gains in the Drain Game
AWD blends extrusion and thermoforming technologies with plenty of home-brewed equipment and processes to keep water away from where it isn’t supposed to be.
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Ether-Based TPUs for Broad Range of Industry Applications
BASF’s Elastollan 1400 TPU series can be used for applications ranging from railway pads, hoses and profiles to show soles.
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2025 Extrusion Conference Shifts to Standalone Event in Boston
The annual technical conference organized by Plastics Technology magazine was scheduled to co-locate with the PTXPO trade show next March. Both events will now occur independently.
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‘Revolutionary’ Extrudable PPS for Sustainable Piping
Syensqo’s Ryton PPS XE-5000NA boasts exceptional chemical and permeation resistance.
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Part 2 Medical Tubing: Use Simulation to Troubleshoot, Optimize Processing & Dies
Simulation can determine whether a die has regions of low shear rate and shear stress on the metal surface where the polymer would ultimately degrade, and can help processors design dies better suited for their projects.
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How to Decrease the Extrudate Temperature in Single-Screw Extruders
In many cases, decreasing the discharge temperature will improve product quality and perhaps even boost rate. Here are ways to do it.
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