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13 New demands call for advanced stabilisers By lifting virgin resin performance and enhancing functionality in recycled resin streams, stabiliser manufacturers are meeting user demands, writes Mark Holmes
27 Electric effect: static control Film manufacturers must control the harmful effects of static electricity and can do this with equipment including corona treaters and air nozzles that treat the film surface COVER IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK
31 Light relief: latest in foamed sheet Recent foamed sheet developments include a PVDF supply agreement, a method to create microcellular foam structure and a new flame-retardant product
35 Screen test: latest in melt filtration Developments in melt filtration include a screen changer with backflushing, a new way to enhance efficiency and how a retrofit helped a film recycler boost performance
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39 Technology: Materials 40 Technology: Machinery 42 Extruder of the month: Vina Aus Labels 44 Dates for your diary
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