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

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) updated a specification offering a roadmap for successful welded corners and reduced risk of deformations and malfunctions of fenestration ...

In the plastics industry, twin screws are at the very heart of the extrusion process that transforms raw materials into rigid PVC pipe or profile. These highly engineered components are integral to ...

Extruflex North America LLC, a French-owned manufacturer of flexible PVC strips, sheet and transparent films, has started extrusion operations in Birmingham, Ala. The move gives Paris-based Extruflex ...

Theysohn Torque Master (TTM) extruders are said to be reliable and yield high outputs. The machine produces PVC sheet and siding, in addition to PVC pipe. Sheet output is 250 to 1100 kg/hr. The ...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) a self-funded business council advancing sustainability in the vinyl industry, is proud to announce Vision ...

Plastics extrusion expert Peter Heilmayr died on Aug. 18 at age 87. Heilmayr had suffered a stroke at his home in Broadway, Va., according to his family. He was "surrounded by his family and the music ...