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TPEs Move Up the Performance Scale
This first of two articles on directions in TPE development focuses on styrenic, copolyester, polyamide, and TP urethane elastomers. The following article covers olefinics—TPOs, TPVs, and POEs.
Stop ‘Runaway’ Resin In Blown FilmResin loss that occurs in the blown film manufacturing process (as opposed to pellet loss during transportation or silo transfers) has two main sources: chronic minute thickness variations, either slow or fast, and uncontrolled film width. Here is a look at their causes and solutions.
Resin Prices: June 2008
Feedstocks Push Resin Prices
Despite lackluster domestic demand, relentless increases in feedstock costs are forcing suppliers to push for higher resin prices. PVC demand is slack enough to put hikes in doubt.
New Product Announcements | June 2008
Injection Molding
Valve-Gate Nozzles Get Performance Enhancement - Xaloy
Milacron to Build Tiebarless Line in China - Milacron Inc.
Extrusion
High-Output PVC Profile Calibrator - Technoplast International Inc.
Oscillating Die Gives ‘Perfect’ Film Rolls - Addex Inc.
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