Is HDPE pipe safe for Drinking Water?
Rapid Response Question: Metal pipe and plumbing materials have historically had issues with corrosion, sediment build-up, pressure resistance, ...
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The Future of the European Plastics Industry
Energy costs are frequently a secondary consideration after machine, staff and material costs within the European plastics processing ...
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How to Decide Between New and Used Equipment
The right equipment can improve your processes, productivity, capacity to innovate and bottom line. But to get those results from a ...
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Are there objective parameters to choose the “right” machine?
By working alongside a number of clients, we have noticed how multiple business goals may influence us to purchase a new extrusion line.
Here are the ...
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RECIPLAST project aims to improve the environmental sustainability of plastic components used in the automotive and packaging sectors
The RECIPLAST project aims to improve the environmental sustainability of plastic components used in the automotive and packaging sectors ...
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What is chalking phenomenon for UPVC pipes & profiles?
Effects of UV degradation, or chalking:
1. Dehydrochlorination and reduction of PVC molecular weight accompanied by yellow-brown discoloration.
2. ...
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Use of CaCO3 does not result in cost reduction without sacrificing quality and damage to process equipment
In PVC products, CaCO3 is added for two reasons: to reduce the cost and to provide functional properties. Viscosity of PVC compound is important from ...
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Role of different plasticizers in PVC products
Thanks to Mr. YASHODHAN KANADE for his studies on this topic.
We would like to share this analysis with you:
A plasticizer is a substance, ...
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Comparison of Parallel and Conical Twin Screw Extruders from the processing point of view
The performance and capabilities of parallel and conical twin screw extruders are compared and contrasted. In particular, the processing behaviour of ...
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The Unplanned Machine Downtime
The risk, how much it costs and what it means for the company.
In the plastic processing sector, and in the manufacturing industry in general, an ...
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