Plastics inFocus Edition 04/2020
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How to Ensure Reliable Feeder Performance When Handling Recycled Plastics
The plastics industry has recognized that it has to produce more sustainably if it is to meet the needs of end users’ changing consumption behavior and ever stricter environmental legislation worldwide. Recycling plays a key role in achieving this goal.
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Video: Plastics Recycling Technology
Learn more about the importance of a circular economy and the wide range of Coperion technology solutions in feeding and handling of bulk secondary raw material.
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Fast Track ZSK Extruders: Greatly Shortened Lead Times and Rapid ROI
Coperion provides extruders for biocompounds to Sirmax
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FLUIDLIFT ecoblue® conveying technology
Successful retrofitting secures lower waste and energy consumption in LDPE plant.
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Automated Premix Manufacturing
Plastics are mixed with fillers and additives specific to each application for limitless variety. This variability leads to increasing need for flexible automation in manufacturing premixes in order to achieve the properties of the compounds to be produced.
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External Influences on Feeding Accuracy and How These Can Affect Overall Ingredient Costs
Loss-in-weight (LIW) feeder performance is affected by a number of influences, both internal and external to the feeder and feeder process. Understanding the significance of these influences is critical for achieving optimal performance. This article will describe some strategies to help ensure accurate weighing with your LIW feeder.