Prepare to be amazed by the innovative extrusion technology

The Shikora CenterWave features a spectacular lineup of over 2,000 exhibitors at the NPE: The Plastics Show, which is considered the premier plastics trade exhibition in the Americas. With such a large number of exhibitors, it is no surprise that the NPE show floor is the ultimate destination for discovering cutting-edge plastic processing technology.

Among the newest technology in extrusion being showcased on the show floor are innovative designs from Guill Tool, such as their cam lock feature and rotary die. Conair is presenting their ProfileMaster line of downstream profile extrusion processing equipment, catering to small and large profiles. Sikora will be showcasing state-of-the-art equipment tailored to meet the high standards of the hose, tube, and pipe extrusion industries. Reel Power Industrial has introduced an Automatic Cut and Transfer system (ACT-26) designed for coiling and spooling at speeds of up to 1,000 feet per minute.

Addex is unveiling their first-ever blown film air ring with a single-inlet plenum design, while Brueckner Group USA is introducing new local services for film-stretching lines and digitalization solutions. Hosokawa Alpine American is highlighting advancements in blown film extrusion, including a U.S. showcase of the VarDAR Upper Cooling Air Ring. Milacron is showcasing an updated extruder, control, and die head packages, along with demonstrations of how cobots can automate pipe production. Versa Machinery’s Caterpillar pullers are designed to pull pliable materials without causing deformation, and Processing Technologies International (PTi) is displaying their eG-Series Roll Stand for the first time.