What types of materials can be extruded?
Materials and applications
Let’s start at the beginning: extrusion is a fundamental industrial process that allows us exploit pressure and heat ...
What is a barrel in an extruder?
The functions and dimensions of the barrel in an extruder:
The barrel is a vital component in an extruder (the machine used for the extrusion ...
PVC compounding process: how does it work?
Production and processing
What makes PVC so adaptable? Its adaptability is the result of a key process known as compounding. Compounding is a melting ...
The difference between single screw and twin screw extruders
Single screw extruders: characteristics and applications
The single screw extruder is a machine that uses a single heated cylinder through which the ...
PE-Xa pipes: Benefits and Applications
What are PE-Xa pipes?
PE-Xa pipes are a type of pipework made from cross-linked polyethylene using a process of chain cross-linking. The ...
PVC-UH pipes: Features and Applications
PVC-UH pipe features
As we have already said, these PVC-UH pipes offer a series of features that make them an attractive choice in many ...
Plastic extrusion compounding: how does it work?
What is compounding?
Compounding is a fusion process that involves mixing different plastic materials together with additives – or reinforcing ...
What is profile extrusion?
Profile extrusion: benefits and applications
Profile extrusion is an industrial process that involves forcing a plastic material through a mold to ...
What is an extruder and how does it work?
What is an extruder and how does it work?
Let’s start with a clear definition: an extruder is a piece of industrial machinery used to produce ...
Pipe extrusion: which head to use?
Dies in the pipe extrusion industry
Before going into the details of extrusion heads, it’s important to understand what a die is and what role ...
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