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Extruding –
machinery
& equipment
I
s it possible to mass-produce custom work? If it were, extrusion would be the process
for the job. So adaptable that it can be operated hot, warm, or cold, an extruder
accepts a variety of materials and delivers high yields at top speeds. At the same time,
it shapes a product perfectly conformed to the requirements of the most demanding
customer – while imparting a surface finish reminiscent of the days of pumice and
elbow-grease.
Extrusion acquires its accommodating ways from the suppliers of equipment – complete lines for insulation
and sheathing down to cooling troughs and barrels – who know that responsible troubleshooting begins
long before the trouble does. They also know that the choice between, say, gas injection and dry/liquid
injection for XLPE insulation can have important consequences for the productivity of a wire and cable
plant. A selection of the products and services of these professionals is found here.
Photo courtesy of Teknor Apex Company
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EuroWire – January 2010