Is HDPE pipe safe for Drinking Water?
Is high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe a good environmental choice for potable water applications?
Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) has been used ...
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The Future of the European Plastics Industry
Reducing Your Energy Costs in the European Plastics Industry
It is not enough to know the total energy consumption – you need to know ...
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How to Decide Between New and Used Equipment
These seven tips will help you decide between extrusion equipment leasing or purchase.
Assess your business reality
Are you looking to increase ...
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Are there objective parameters to choose the “right” machine?
Key business objectives impacting the machine selection
You want to expand your current business
You want to develop a new turnover opportunity, ...
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RECIPLAST project aims to improve the environmental sustainability of plastic components used in the automotive and packaging sectors
Revolutionizing Plastic Sustainability
The RECIPLAST project aims to improve the environmental sustainability of plastic components used in ...
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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
The question is to what extent, in reality, is the cost reduced with regard to expectations, following use of CaCO3?
For this, we must consider both ...
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Role of different plasticizers in PVC products
Understanding Plasticizers in PVC
We would like to share this analysis with you:
A plasticizer is a substance, liquid or solid, incorporated in a ...
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Comparison of Parallel and Conical Twin Screw Extruders from the processing point of view
Are Counter Rotating Twin Screws appropriate for PVC?
Fully intermeshing, counter rotating twin screw extruders are essentially positive displacement ...
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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 hour ...
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