Extrusion is a process used for creating a product (an extrudate) by forcing a material through a die or an orifice to form a shape, or alternatively an extruder is used to produce semi-finished or ...

In the world of manufacturing and processing, extruders are among the most versatile and essential pieces of equipment. These machines shape and form a wide variety of materials, from plastics and ...

Also, PAK 350 single-screw extruder featuring plug-and-play installation. The 3½-inch-display machine has bimetallic barrel, chrome-plated screw, 100-horsepower direct-control drive. The rugged ...

I teach a one-day Intro to Extrusion seminar, and many of my participants are new to extrusion. Therefore, I explain the basic principles of screws for thermoplastics. That’s good for the newbies, but ...

WESTERLY, R.I.—A new extruder manufacturer has been formed by several former employees of extrusion equipment major American Kuhne Inc. US Extruders Inc. is based in Westerly, about five miles from ...

While single-screw extruders perform the lion’s share of recycling applications, twin-screw machines have a lot to offer recyclers—especially when the goal is a higher-value end product. Are ...

The extrusion division of the Society of Plastics Engineers and the chapter representing the Eastern New England section are offering a new screw design conference called Topcon. The two-day gathering ...