Extrusion

Researchers are trying a different approach to composite building materials by using sand as filler and polypropylene waste as a binder.

New research reveals how optimizing PVC formulations and extrusion parameters can slash energy costs by up to 60% while maintaining product quality.

Canada regulators excluded fluoropolymers from PFAS classification based on factors related to environmental behavior and exposure risks.

U.S. Food & Drug Administration accepts LLDPE resin mechanically recycled from stretch film for use at up to 100 percent level in food-contact packaging.

Polymer extrusion wastes a significant amount of energy on inefficiencies. Here is how modern technologies are locking down every lost watt.

Companies worldwide are reevaluating their production processes. One major shift is the use of recycled content in manufacturing.

Researchers investigated if per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can permeate polyethylene (PE) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) water pipes.

The cellulose bioplastics market is rapidly expanding, driven by investments from companies like Amazon and leading research laboratories in biodegradable materials.

The extrusion coating market is evolving to provide sustainable alternatives that meet current packaging technical requirements, driving the shift toward more recyclable and compostable options.

Plastics Engineering presents the Top 5 Extrusion Articles of 2024, featuring key advancements and troubleshooting insights.