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

Italy’s Bausano announced today the launch of its next generation twin- and single-screw extrusion lines for PVC and polyolefin (PO) pipes. The twin-screw MD and single-screw E-GO lines enable the ...

This content was paid for by an advertiser and created by Crain's Custom Content. In the competitive landscape of plastics processing, where innovation and reliability are paramount, Milacron stands ...

One of my first lessons in processor rankings was the formula for estimating extrusion sales based on material pricing and capacity. But commodity-based thinking no longer rules the day. Recent annual ...

Atofina has launched Durastrength 529, a new PVC acrylic modifier for exterior construction applications. Durastrength 529 combines the functions of an impact modifier and a process aid. It imparts ...

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) ...