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Extrusion Coating the Subject of Upcoming Course

The world of extrusion coating, with its many uses, technologies, and materials, is the subject of a two-day course offered by expert Thomas Bezigian

Thermo Fisher Scientific Offers Benchtop Extruder

Suited for lab work, the Process 11 co-rotating twin-screw extruder from Thermo Fisher Scientific is said to save labor and material costs

PSI-Polymer Systems Offers New Back Flush Screen Changer

Said to provide safety for operators, new Back Flush Screen Changer from PSI-Polymer Systems can process materials with high levels of contamination

Invensys System Controls Plastics Processing

The MACO Compact Control system from Invensys uses logic control, diagnostics, monitoring, and more to offer consistently high quality production

New Features for Dynisco Melt Flow Indexer

The LMI melt flow indexer from Dynisco makes use easier for operators with a digital encoder, new software, and a digital encoder

Brückner Line Runs Battery Separator Film

High production, high quality, and high yield are some of the reported benefits of Bruckner’s battery production film line

Parkinson Lists NPE Offerings

Winding, slitting, and melt filtration technology, including the new Key Filters KCH screen changer, will be on display at Parkinson’s NPE booth

Coating Matters | Battery Coating Technology

Battery manufacturers find efficiency improvements in the coating step.

Premier Dies Is Now Part of EDI

Extrusion Dies Industries acquires Premier Dies Corp., adding Premier’s slot coating and flat polymer extrusion dies to its portfolio

Clearwater Adds EarthCoating Resins

With mineral-based EarthCoating resins from Smart Planet, Clearwater Paper’s Candesce paperboard products will be able to use less PE

Davis-Standard Reports Acquisition, NPE Presence

With new owner ONCAP in place, Davis-Standard expands its global presence and plans to exhibit its extrusion and converting equipment at NPE 2012

Primers from Mica Aid in Extrusion Coating PP

Adhesion, which is key in the extrusion coating and laminating of polypropylene, is improved with several new primers from Mica Corp.

Coating Matters | How To Select a Fluid Coating Method

Choosing a fluid coating method for a specific product can be a daunting decision.

EDI Names Extrudex Its Agent in France

Extrudex wil represent the full line of EDI's equipment, including dies, feedblocks, and related extrusion equipment, in France

Slot Die Coating | The Pressure Is On

The dramatic increase in the expectations of coated products has put substantial pressure on the systems used to produce the next generation of coated products.

Fluid Coating & Extrusion Coating: What Is the Difference?

There seems to be some confusion when it comes to the terms "fluid coating" and "extrusion coating" in roll-to-roll processing. We can clear this up, but first we have to confuse you. Fluid coating is a general term that refers to applying a fluid to a substrate. Extrusion coating refers to applying a fluid to a substrate. What?

EDI Offers Trial Runs

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI | The latest addition to Extrusion Dies Industries' Technology Center is said to provide new opportunities for customers looking to

Refurbish Dies

A die refurbishing service can extend the life of monolayer and coextrusion foam dies, company says. Can be an effective alternative to purchasing a new

Coating Die Cuts Downtime

A new generation of the EPC extrusion coating die is said to increase productivity by simplifying changes in product width and eliminating much of the

Mondi Upgrades

VIENNA, AUSTRIA | Mondi rebro has upgraded its extrusion coating facilities with tandem equipment. The line will produce food packaging materials. Mondi

Elastomer Aids Laminations

Adding Vistamaxx propylene-based elastomers to the extrudate when laminating unprimed BOPP film (clear and printed) is said to increase adhesion significantly

EDI's New Technology Center Features Multi-Process Lab

The latest addition to an extensive process laboratory at the world headquarters of Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC (EDI)

Mondi Plants Boost Coating Capabilities for Food Packaging

Mondi Örebro has upgraded its extrusion coating facilities with tandem equipment, allowing the Swedish-based plant to increase capacity and run two-sided products with different polymer types

Davis-Standard Equips New Jen-Coat Plant

WESTFIELD, MA | Packaging Solutions Holdings is planning a state-of-the-art, greenfield packaging plant in the Midwest (location not determined at presstime).

Davis-Standard Promotes Green Initiatives at K 2010

Equipment that supports energy efficiency and cost reduction will be the focus of Davis-Standard during the K Show, October 27–November 3 in Düsseldorf, Germany

Multiplying Key Coex Layers Improves Properties

Innovative flat extrusion die systems allow multiplying key functional layers in cast film and sheet to improve properties without increasing either overall thickness or raw materials content

Flex-Pack = Opportunity

With nearly 11% of the North American market for extrusion-coated/laminated materials on a weight basis and 21.5% on an area basis flexible packaging

TAPPI Conference In India a Success

MUMBAI & NEW DELHI, INDIA | Growth, opportunity, and innovation were the themes of the 2009 Flexible Packaging Symposium on trends and technology development

Extrusion Coating System Upgraded

Symphonix process control technology for the film, sheet, foam, and extrusion coating markets is the replacement control platform for company's Extrol

Parkinson Adds 7-Layer Capability to Pilot Lab

WOONSOCKET RI | Parkinson Technologies has installed a new Cloeren seven-layer Variable Geometry (VG) feedblock and 20-in. Epoch extrusion die for customers

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