Extrusion equipment suppliers strive to meet new needs of the marketplace. While they continue upgrading speed, output and quality, they're also offering solutions to emerging demands in bioresin ...

Polyvinyl chloride pipes have become the backbone of modern plumbing, drainage, and irrigation systems worldwide. Understanding the intricate manufacturing process behind these ubiquitous construction ...

Theysohn Torque Master (TTM) extruders are said to be reliable and yield high outputs. The machine produces PVC sheet and siding, in addition to PVC pipe. Sheet output is 250 to 1100 kg/hr. The ...

Extruder builders kept up their strong pace of production to meet pandemic-related needs for food packaging, medical tubing and utility conduit as well as decking to work and entertain at home. Their ...

Editor?s note: Chris Rauwendaal is a designer, consultant, and seminar instructor who has written extensively on process engineering and extrusion topics. Part 1 of this article (PM&A Nov./Dec. 2002) ...