We’ve called on the experience of our veteran teammates to help you navigate K2019 and get the most out of your experience. This first blog gets us started with 10 things to know as you prepare for this mammoth show.

Incorrect purging procedures for product changeover, line shutdown and restart can lead to premature polymer degradation that will significantly impact yield and productivity, and lead to unwanted downtime. This blog post will cover common sense purging methods that can increase uptime and minimize waste.

Achieving processing goals, product quality and avoiding unexpected equipment shutdowns are critical for operational excellence and profitability. Ensuring the feedscrew and barrel remain in top condition is an essential part of this equation. In part one of the Feedscrew and Barrel Maintenace, we will discuss feedscrew measurement.

In Part II of the Feedscrew and Design Truths for Improved Longevity blog series, this blog will cover the importance of the feedscrew materials of construction.

You begin to notice motor speed issues, loud noises or see high-load readings for the drive. What’s going on and where do you begin? Our expert provides troubleshooting advice for your extruder, read here to learn more.