
Plastics Extrusion | Plastics Technology
Jan 28, 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 …
Film Extrusion | Plastics Technology
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 …
New Take on Extrusion Creates ‘First’ Long-Glass Composite Siding
Jan 28, 2026 · Custom processor GaMra Composites has developed new profile extrusion technology for producing siding, window lineals, fencing and other products for the construction market. The new …
Pipe, Profile and Tubing Extrusion | Plastics Technology
Dec 19, 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; …
Installing, Removing and Cleaning Single-Screw Extrusion Screws
Jan 5, 2026 · Installing, Removing and Cleaning Single-Screw Extrusion Screws Removing the screw from the barrel is challenging, and improper removal can damage both components. Follow these …
How to Select the Right Tooling for Pipe Extrusion
Dec 20, 2023 · In pipe extrusion, selecting or building a complementary set of tooling often poses challenges due to a range of qualitative factors. Here’s some guidance to help you out.
Best Practices for Plastic Processors | Plastics Technology
3 days ago · Plastics Technology covers technical and business Information for Plastics Processors in Injection Molding, Extrusion, Blow Molding, Plastic Additives, Compounding, Plastic Materials, and …
How to Collect & Interpret Process Data in Extrusion: Part 1
Dec 27, 2016 · Many extrusion lines sold nowadays are equipped with data- acquisition systems (DAS). These systems can present extruder operators and process engineers with large amounts of data. …
Extrusion Know How | Plastics Technology
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.
Extrusion Training Courses | Plastics Technology
Extrusion Training Knowledge Center Single Screw Extruder. This program uses state-of-the art animation technology to teach the fundamentals of single screw technology, including parts and …