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Processing Tips to Prevent Gauge Bands - Part 1

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

May 08, 2014, ... in the spot after even just a few hundred wraps on the roll.  Winding a loose roll will mask it (not a good idea thought) or oscillating the extruder, laminator or winder will also mask it, but to me, ...

SAM NA Open House

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

April 08, 2014, ... For example, infrared heated barrels with air cooling allow the line to run adiabatically, thus improving process stability and reducing energy consumption.  The extruder drive motors are direct drive ...

Plastics are Alive and Well in Southeast Asia

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

February 19, 2014, ...  attached some photos for you to see.   Extruder gearbox with cover removed                Thrust bearing   Gearboxes are essential for every extruder to transfer the speed and power from the moto ...

Sigma Stretch Film Adds Two Gloucester Lines

(Flexpack)

February 03, 2014, ... the most advanced in the industry,” said Per Nylen, executive VP of Sigma Stretch Film. The five-layer nine-up cast stretch film line includes four Contracool extruders equipped with PIB injection that ...

Readers Choice | Top 10 New Products of 2013

(Coating/Laminating)

December 30, 2013, ... heated, air-cooled extruder with advanced feedscrew design; and Siemens controls. CONTACT COMPANY    AMPAC’S BIODEGRADABLE LAMINATE  Ampac, Cincinnati, OH, launched BioFlex Pack, a biodegradable ...

Erema Introduces Plastics Recycling System

(Flexpack News)

November 19, 2013, ... recycling system said to significantly enhance performance of its plastics recycling technology. The patented system includes Counter Current technology, a new configuration of company’s patented cutter/compactor/extruder ...

Nordson Introduces Polymer Processing Systems Group

(Flexpack News)

October 28, 2013, ... Processing Systems is not in the business of building primary machines, such as extruders and injection molding presses, but is a supplier of components necessary for these systems to function,” says Lambert.… ...

Gauge Blown Film Configurations with NDC Systems

(Flexpack News)

October 24, 2013, The 8110-BF system for single-layer film and the 8000 system for more complex films are available in various configurations   IRWINDALE, CA | NDC announces the availability of a range of web gauging ...

Enercon eBook on Treating Is Free

(News | New Products)

October 19, 2013, ... Started with Corona Treatment,” an eBook giving converters and extruders an interactive way to discover the essentials of corona treating through videos and animations. Topics include why corona treatment ...

Coating Matters | Hot Melt Coating Technology, Part 1

(Coating/Laminating)

October 15, 2013, ... twin screw extruder and subsequently pumped to a melter that maintains a consistent temperature of the mixed adhesive prior to delivery to the coating head. If the adhesive is purchased, the twin screw ...

SAM, NA - A New Player in the USA for Cast Film & Extrusion Coating Equipment

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

October 10, 2013, ... once it is finally installed some time later this year.  The line will be able to make product about 900 mm (36") wide at about 610 mpm (2000 fpm).  The line has three extruders for various coextrusion ...

TAPPI Extrusion Coating Short Course

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

September 25, 2013, ... of equipment, materials and processing.  Sam, as well as Scott Weber of Lyondell-Basell, did an excellent job of bringing the extruder adapter into focus as a primary tool for controlling the extrusion ...

Eastman Reports on Full-Wrap Label Consortium

(Green)

September 22, 2013, ... extruders, print converters, and label producers, equipment manufacturers, bottlers and packagers, plastics recyclers, and independent testing firms. The next full-wrap label consortium meeting is in ...

NDC Products Aid Ion Battery Web Gauging Applications

(Coating/Laminating News)

September 07, 2013, New technologies are said to help manufacturers of lithium ion battery components achieve high quality on film extruders, coaters, and press lines   IRWINDALE, CA | NDC announces new on-line measurement ...

LAB/PILOT/TECHNICAL FACILITIES DIRECTORY

(Uncategorized)

August 31, 2013, ... mm (63 in.); range of thicknesses: 8–125 microns; 2 unwinds SU | film, foil, paper, paperboard NO | Sheet line capable of running six extruders and cast film line. Faustel Inc. W194 N11301 McCormick ...

LAB/PILOT/TECHNICAL FACILITIES DIRECTORY

(Uncategorized)

August 31, 2013, ... of thicknesses: 8–125 microns; 2 unwinds SUBSTRATES | film, foil, paper, paperboard NOTES | Sheet line capable of running six extruders and cast film line. Faustel Inc. W194 N11301 McCormick Dr., ...

Blocking in a PP/PE Blown Film Structure

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

June 29, 2013, ... die diameter is 300mm.  Further, the PE processing temperature is 155-170C, while the PP processing temperature is 190-220C.  He goes further to say that one extruder zone overshoots from a setpoint of ...

Next Generation Films Expands Lexington, OH, Plant

(Film Mfg.)

May 15, 2013, ... & Hoelscher Corp. The 3-layer VAREX has a 134-in. working width, grooved feed extruders (105.30/135.30/105.30D), Optifil P3 gauge control system, OPTICOOL high output air ring, and a 35.43-in. Maxicone ...

Foam Labels | Cool Intentions

(Label/Tape)

May 06, 2013, ... operations with just a 4 ½ x 6-in. extruder and used equipment. With Braddon’s ingenuity and engineering experience, the business grew into a successful manufacturer of foam trays for meat processors and ...

Davis-Standard Launches Extrusion Coating Line

(Coating)

March 22, 2013, ... air-cooled extruder with advanced feedscrew design; downstream, carriage, and controls (Seimens drives and controls are used throughout). Lines are available in two versions: a longer line with the auxiliary ...