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Advances in Extrusion Conference
Hosted by Plastics Technology December 9 - 10, 2008, New Orleans First-of-its-kind event covers general extrusion topics such as resin pricing, business trends/forecasts, screw design, foaming, additives, auxiliaries and break-out sessions on technology trends in film, sheet, pipe/profile, and compounding.

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HammerTek Smart Elbow:
Built to Endure

Sponsored by HammerTek, this inMotion multimedia presentation covers how conveying plastics can present very specific complications such as streamers due to friction and heat, as well as fines and wear due to the impact of the turn. The Smart Elbow eliminates harsh points of impact and reduces friction.

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