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

Düsseldorf, Germany — At K 2025, Hans Weber Maschinenfabrik GmbH showcased new developments designed to improve the durability, efficiency and digital integration of its extrusion lines — especially ...

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) ...

Plastic Services and Products LLC said it is on track to becoming the largest producer of ABS pipe in North America with plans to invest $8 million to install 12 new extrusion lines at its two plants.

This month’s extrusion column is about cold, appropriate for January. Often in extrusion it’s cold and wet, which is even more appropriate this year. To get a thermoplastic to soften enough to extrude ...