contents 05 Industry news
Oklahoma gas firm admits cracked pipe caused explosion; Deceuninck sales and profits up; Italian machinery sales up 10% in first half of 2016; North American machine orders rise
13 PVC-O proves that it’s tough enough Pipe made from oriented PVC (PVC-O) is becoming a more popular choice for pressurised applications, thanks to its combination of strength and lightness
19 Putting pipes to the test Plastic pipes need to last for a long time – so it’s no surprise that methods to test them are getting ever more sophisticated. Lou Reade reports
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2016: recycling technologies on the rise K2016 will host a wide selection of technologies – from granulation and washing, to metal separation and melt filtration – that help get a second use out of plastics
2016: technology in the pipeline Whether it’s multilayer die heads, redesigned screws or improved processing units, the latest advances in pipe extrusion technologies will boost throughput and quality
2016: advances in materials handling
We take a look at some of the latest innovations in materials handling technology that will be on show at this month’s K2016 exhibition
2016: adding extras to extrusion Modern, efficient ancillary equipment – dryers, chillers, conveyors and testing systems – is vital to plastics extrusion, and many examples will be on show at K2016
54 Extruder of the month: VBN 56 Dates for your diary
coming next issue ❙ Wood-plastic composites ❙ Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) ❙ Extruder wear protection ❙ K2016 show review
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