Extrusion

Film Extrusion

News Highlights from NPE2015

Here鈥檚 a first look at new technology in materials, auxiliaries, and all types of processes.

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Film Extrusion

What's the Outlook for Your Film Market?

Over the next weeks in a new blog series we'll delve into specific PE film markets to help you find an answer.

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Packaging

Know Your Options for Foaming Sheet

Tandem extrusion of PS is still the standard technology, but new materials options and equipment technology are emerging.

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economics

Processors’ Growth Returns

After a one-month dip, the market expands once more, though the rate has slowed.

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EXTRUSION: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Run Your Extruders Dry

At least not for longer than a few minutes. The thin film that’s captured between the screw flights and barrel wall supports the screw and acts as a lubricant. Without it, galling can occur.

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best practices

Five Steps Toward a Flawless Flat Film Start-Up

A poor line start-up benefits no one … except your competitors. Follow these five steps to get your film line fired up seamlessly.

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Compounding

First Contraction Since December 2013

A temporary pause after 15 straight months of expansion?

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Extrusion

Extrusion: What’s the Best Way to Vent?

There are advantages and disadvantages to each, and they must be evaluated before making a decision.

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Are You a ‘World-Class’ Processor?

Participate in Plastics Technology鈥檚 industry-wide benchmarking survey and you might find out.

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Film Extrusion

Putting the ‘Flexible’ in Flexible Film Processing

This blown film processor is no stranger to change when it comes to finding new markets with novel products. Its latest: barrier films.

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Blending & Dosing
Process Cooling