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Davis-Standard Announces First Quarter R&D Additions

(News | New Products)

February 03, 2019, ... Pawcatuck, Conn. By the end of the first quarter, Davis-Standard plans to offer trials for its Davis-Standard Helibar® groove feed extruder and the DS Activ-Check control system for continuous extruder ...

Davis-Standard to Host Plastic Extrusion Seminar in April

(News | New Products)

January 19, 2019, ... of various polymers and the mechanics of essential downstream processes. Seminar topics include extruder components, temperature control, maintenance and screw design. In addition to instruction, course ...

An In-Depth Look at Extrusion - Part 1

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

September 11, 2018, ... with a general discussion of the history and purpose of extrusion, followed by in-depth look at the equipment, the design and function of each component from the extruder motor to the die, processing techniques, ...

Accredo Packaging Announces $100-Million Investment in Expansion of North American Facility and in New Vietnam Packaging Plant

(News | New Products)

August 26, 2018, ... rd quarter this year, it will install a new W&H blown film extruder that will incorporate the latest technology, including inline stretching [MDO] capability. This technology will enable Accredo to produce ...

Pregis Completes Acquisition of FP International

(News | New Products)

July 21, 2018, ... protective films business, Easypack paper-based protective packaging systems and Eagle Film Extruders. Pregis LLC is a provider of innovative protective packaging materials, equipment systems and surface ...

An In-Depth Look at Extrusion - Part 2

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

July 05, 2018, Feeding, compacting and melting. Written by Tom Bezigian. Last month an overview of the extrusion process was given.  The components of the extruder and their functions were outlined, and a brief introduction ...

W&H Resin Purger Offered for Retrofit

(Flexpack)

May 20, 2018, ... the TURBOCLEAN automation module, which reportedly purges resin from all extruders and gravimetric hoppers simultaneously, decreasing the time required to change out material. "By using TURBOCLEAN on ...

Constantia Flexibles Acquires Creative Polypack

(Flexpack)

May 01, 2018, ... home to a polyethylene blown film extruder, high-definition flexo printing press, and laminators that will produce high-barrier laminates that can be fully recycled. The extra capacity will come onstream ...

Pearl Technologies to Show Wide Range at NPE

(Bag Pouch)

April 30, 2018, ... features a simple touch screen control box that lets extruders adjust the diameter of bubble guides remotely. The system can also store recipes and can be purchased with a new bubble guide or retrofitted ...

Coating Matters | Advances in Slot Die Technology for Hot Melt Adhesives, Part 1

(Coating/Laminating)

April 24, 2018, ... is typically non-tacky molten polymers being cast onto substrates with a nipped roll and a large air gap. In extrusion coating, the coating head is directly fed from an extruder. Hot melt coating is typically ...

RDG Media Purchases Paper, Film & Foil Converter (PFFC)

(Trends/Management)

April 04, 2018, ... extruders, blow molders, recyclers, fabricators, thermoformers, and compression molders. Food and beverage product manufacturers, contract manufacturers, medical/pharma, personal care manufacturers count ...

W&H Module Allows Quick Material Changes

(Flexpack)

February 12, 2018, The TURBOCLEAN module, which purges resin from extruders and gravimetric hoppers, can now be retrofitted onto VAREX II and VAREX I blown film lines LINCOLN, RI | Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) offers ...

Ampacet Opens Facility in Australia

(Print)

August 05, 2017, ...  Called a state-of-the-art facility, it will produce custom color masterbatches and house a new laboratory for product development and quality assurance. Processing equipment includes two twin-screw extruders ...

Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 3

(Flexpack)

August 02, 2017, ... more and more crowded as the number of extruders is increased, creating a challenging operational and maintenance environment. Figure 5. An 11-layer blown film line. Courtesy Alpine American While ...

Blown Film | Which Applications Are Most Suited for 7/9/11 Layers? Part 2

(Flexpack)

June 05, 2017, ... or A/A/B structure by simply using the same material in two extruders. These structures are commonly used as frozen meat and fish packaging films, frozen vegetable bags, cereal liners, forming webs, modified ...

Davis-Standard Adds Upgrades at Converter

(Flexpack)

March 28, 2017, Mid South Extrusion now has expanded film capabilities with modernizations to a blown film line PAWCATUCK, CT | Davis-Standard reports the he installation of a new 6-in (150-mm) extruder and strategic ...

Davis-Standard Adds Equipment at Transam

(Flexpack)

February 15, 2017, ... extruders, screw technology, and other downstream equipment. “Davis-Standard’s expertise, dedication, and responsiveness to their customers goes beyond all expectations,” says Transam managing director ...

AMI Issues Report on Polyethylene Film

(Flexpack)

January 31, 2017, ... with demand in 2016 finally surpassing pre-crisis levels. In Italy, however, which previously had been the largest market for the production of PE film, film extruders have struggled to regain volumes ...

Nordson Offers Motorized Valve Assembly

(Coating/Laminating)

January 11, 2017, ... pressure valve to reach these temperatures, excess back pressure can lead to polymer degradation. Installed between the extruder and the die, the new assembly uses closed-loop control to maintain back ...

ASACLEAN Introduces Purging Compound

(Flexpack)

December 10, 2016, ... injection molders and extruders, has introduced a new UF2 Grade purging compound said to be ideal for blown and cast film extrusion applications. Reportedly enables faster changeovers for reduced equipment ...