Extrusion

Film Extrusion

Take These Steps To Maintain Efficiency Of Your IBC

The overall performance of a blown film line depends on a properly tuned and maintained IBC control system. Follow these preventive-maintenance tips to keep your system running smoothly.

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plant tour

Service & Response Drive Growth of Custom Compounder

Lanier Color has experienced an eightfold increase in 911爆料网 since 2000. Its focus on technical support and customer service help explain why.

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Modular Drying Hopper Is Expandable And Convertible to a Crystallizer

Unlike typical welded construction, bolt-on sections provide flexibility and easier transport and installation.

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Film Extrusion

Michael Andrews Joins W&H

Will head up processing technology and application development.

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Film Extrusion

New Film Resins’ Performance Demonstrated by Several Equipment Makers at K 2016

Take a look at a video discussion between ExxonMobil Chemical and W&H on processing the new Exceed XP resins.

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Film Extrusion

Alpine Kicks Off K With Lots of Layers

Layers are great with chocolate cake. And blown film too. Hosokawa Alpine ran what鈥檚 believed to be a show first: an 11-layer line producing nylon-based barrier film.

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K 2016: Day Two Show Report

Plastics Technology Editorial Director Jim Callari discusses extrusion trends at K 2016 in D眉sseldorf, Germany.

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Thermoforming

Cooling Makeover Helps Plant Boost Efficiency, Save Energy

Switch to new system also allows extruder and thermoformer to boost throughputs.

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best practices

How to Use Kinetic Modeling Analysis To Predict Profile Part Failure

Real-world project demonstrates how kinetic modeling can help estimate the shelf life of parts.

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Extruding Very High-Flow Polymers

Screw designs not suited to process lower-viscosity materials will result in poor melt quality and lower outputs.

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Blending & Dosing
Plastics Size Reduction
Process Cooling