Compounding
Twin-Screw Showcased in Circular Economy Demo
NPE2024: A KraussMaffei twin will upcycle pelletized blood vials, which will then be overmolded on another press to produce bottle openers.
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Twin-Screw Compounder Reduces Energy Consumption in Recycling
NPE 2024: ZSK FilCo combines filtration and compounding in a single step.
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System Quickly, Safely Cleans and Wipes Pelletizing Dies
Unit mounts directly to the die body in a space-saving design that avoids thermally dependent dimension stackups.
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Star Plastics Names New CEO
Star Plastics, a custom compounder, has named Daniel T. McMullen CEO.
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Ribbon Blenders Boost Powder Blending Efficiency, Safety
Solid double ribbon agitator is well suited for center discharge.
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Lab Extruder Easy to Operate, Performs Better
Relaunched machine offers higher efficiency, shorter delivery times and increased cost effectiveness.
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Bay Plastics Partners Up for LFT Pelletizing
Bay Plastics joins with Colorado Legacy Group to help burgeoning LFT applications that include PP- and nylon-based products in conductive plastics and stainless steel fiber.
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Borealis Acquires Recyclate Compounder Rialti
The transaction will enhance Borealis' portfolio of mechanically recycled polypropylene.
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Configuring the Twin Screw Extruder: Part 4
For many compounding operations, material is fed to the extruder at the feed throat. This is the case when feeding a single polymer or a blend of polymers mixed with solid additives. Some ingredients, however, present a challenge in feeding. Here’s how to solve to them.
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Compounder ‘Walks the Walk’ on Sustainability
Sustainability is one of Techmer PM’s four pillars and guiding principles. And the company has recently earned third-party certification that ensures at least 99% of its waste is diverted from landfills.
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