Sheet Extrusion

Elastomers

Novel Chill Roll Thwarts Corrosion

Elastomer replaces metal to extend life of unit.

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Sheet Extrusion

New Option for No-Dry PET, PLA Sheet

New twin-screw system is based on a conical design.

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Postconsumer

Sustainable Sheet: Placon Closes the Loop on PET Recycling

Placon reprocesses up to 12,000 lb/day of PCR PET to produce its EcoStar line of sheet.

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Film Extrusion

Packaging Powerhouse Does It All

Materials formulation, cast and blown film extrusion, sheet extrusion, printing, and laminating come under one roof at this processor.

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Sheet Extrusion

Studies Boost Prospects For High-Speed Extrusion

Study shows that high-speed, single-screw extruder can significantly boost the processing capability of a small-diameter machine for a wide range of applications

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Sheet Extrusion

New Division Helps Film/Sheet Processors Boost Production

Macro Engineering & Technology Inc., Mississauga, Ont., has launched a new Technology Division dedicated to helping processors improve their film and sheet extrusion operations through a range of consultation and services.

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Sheet Extrusion

Extrusion Process Produces Lens Array

Process promises opportunities for extruders to make lens arrays for smartphone and other electronic displays, solar concentrators, optical diffusers, security products, etc.

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Packaging

Flexible Package Takes Aim at Rigid Containers

Leading sheet processor Clear Lam Packaging, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Ill., made three announcements during October’s Pack Expo International show in Chicago.

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Thermoforming

PolyOne to Buy Spartech

Major compounder PolyOne Corp.has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Spartech Corp.

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Sheet Processor Adds Former for R&D

Industrial sheet extruder Premier Material Concepts (PMC) has added a thermforming machine to its Findlay, Ohio, plant to allow it to conduct performance tests on new sheet products and to offer prototyping services for thermoformers.The forming machine was furnished by MAAC Machinery, Carol Stream, Ill.

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Process Cooling