Research & Technology Center - Extrusion Coating, Laminating and Cast Film Lab
| Typical Specifications | |
| Operating Speed Range: | 5 - 600 FPM for cast film, extrusion coating or extrusion lamination |
| Machine Roll Face: | 60" |
| Die Slot: | 60" Flexible lip coat hanger |
| 300XL: | 47" Bead reduction |
| ROI Die: | |
| Film Gauge: | .25 mil. to 8 mil. |
| Extrusion Thruput: | 1200 lbs./hour max. |
| Tension Range: | 3 to 150 lbs |
| Unwind, Single Position: | |
| Core Size: | 3", 6", or 12" I.D. |
| Roll Diameter: | 60" max. |
| Roll Face: | 72" max. for winding trials, 60" for cast or 36" for extrusion coating trials |
| Roll Weight: | 5000 lb. max |
Extrusion Coating, Laminating and Cast Film Lab
Whether your process revolves around cast film or extrusion coating, our Extrusion Lab lets you perform all the tests you require. You can explore processing conditions, co-extrusion structures, edge bead reduction, screw designs, auto die control methods and in-line slitting. You can also experiment with new materials and resins and process conditions.
The extruders, dies, feedblock, casting section, treater, winder, drive system, gauging and control system are all production scale equipment.
These are just a few of the many products capable of being tested in our Extrusion Lab:
- Cast Embossed Film
- Cast Packaging Film
- Cast Stretch Wrap
- Nonwovens
- Textile Extrusion Coating
- Stretch Wrap
- Packaging Film
- Carpet Coating
