Extrusion
New ASTM Thickness Standard to Give Film-Quality a Boost
Non-contact standard can reportedly be carried out more quickly and precisely.
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To Produce Quality Extrusions, Get Control Over Melt Temperature
Temperature zone settings are often misunderstood and improperly adjusted. This often contributes to poor film quality and lower production.
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First License Agreement for Advanced PE Production Technology Signed
The Norner Trimodal Technology enables a higher comonomer content in the highest molecular weight.
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New Extruder Builder Has Familiar Names
Start-up machine builder, headed by extrusion veteran Kramer, to furnish extruders from 1-8 in dia.
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A Culture Built on Innovation in Medical Tubing Extrusion
Microspec was born out of innovation, and 28 years later continues to set the global standard in medical tubing by developing high-precision multi-lumen catheters—among other tubing products—by refusing to believe “it can’t be done.”
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Cloeren Completes EMO Purchase
Austria's EMO to operate as Cloeren GmbH as sheet and cast film die and feedblock makers unite.
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Enhanced Interactive Tool for Predicting Multilayer Film Performance
Nova Chemicals’ Multilayer Property Predictor helps processors predict the performance of complex film structures.
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Davis-Standard Opens Expanded Plant, Buys Maillefer
Machine builders adds space to accommodate blown film die manufacturing.
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Extrusion Training Firm Turns Art to Science
You鈥檝e likely heard of Scientific Molding, particularly if you are a regular reader of John Bozzelli鈥檚 monthly Injection Molding Know-How columns in Plastics Technology. Now, make way for 鈥淪cientific Extrusion.鈥
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New Shelf-life Extending Packaging Technologies
Both Nova Chemicals and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America have launched novel packaging technologies.
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