Jan 2, 2026 · Extrusion is a continuous process through which parts of a fixed cross-sectional profile are made. Material is fed through a hopper into an extruder, essentially a rotating screw surrounded by a …

4 days ago · Plastics Technology covers technical and business Information for Plastics Processors in Injection Molding, Extrusion, Blow Molding, Plastic Additives, Compounding, Plastic Materials, and …

Dec 5, 2025 · Film extrusion is divided into two subcategories: cast film (flat film) and blown film. In cast film extrusion, hot plastic is extruded through a flat, slit die onto a polished chill roll where it is …

Dec 3, 2025 · Pipe is formed when plastics is extruded through a round shaping die, cooled in a water bath, and either cut and coiled. Used in manufacture of medical tubing; PVC pipe; HDPE pipe; …

Dec 31, 2025 · Extrusion Know How in 2025: Build Your Extrusion Knowledge Base Spotting resin degradation, optimizing roll cooling, modifying screw designs, understanding compression ratio, …

Jul 7, 2025 · Sheet extrusion includes manufacture of industrial plastic sheet; packaging sheet; thin-gauge sheet; thick-gauge sheet; thermoformed sheet.

Jun 3, 2020 · Extrusion: Enhanced Deckle Boosts Coating Productivity Simplified mechanisms for Nordson EPC die streamline the adjustment of coating width while reducing the size of edge bead.

Dec 25, 2010 · Extrusion: Start Up and Shut Down Properly A key goal during startup and shutdown of the extruder is to prevent degradation of the polymer left in the extruder and downstream …

Oct 24, 2025 · Plastics Extrusion Expert Jim Frankland, President of Franklin Plastics Consulting, delves into solutions and troubleshooting for film extrusion, sheet extrusion, pipe, profile and tubing extrusion.

May 13, 2023 · Dryers are used to minimize or eliminate problems that moisture in the plastics cause during processing. Includes resin drying; hygroscopic resins; desiccant dryer; wheel dryer; vacuum …