Plastics extrusion is focus of Connecticut seminar

Equipment maker Davis-Standard LLC will host a workshop on “The Basics of Plastics Extrusion” Oct. 4-5, 2016, at its headquarters in Pawcatuck, Connecticut.

The two-day class will cover “the fundamentals of plastics extrusion, as well as the composition and properties of various polymers and the mechanics of essential downstream processes,” says the company. Seminar topics include extruder components, temperature control, maintenance and screw design.

In addition to instruction, course participants will be able tour Davis-Standard’s Technology Center and manufacturing facilities, and will have access to speak with polymer process engineers and technical specialists. The fee is $750 per person with a 10 percent discount given for groups of three or more. Course books and materials are included and class size is limited to promote student/teacher interaction, says Davis-Standard.

Davis-Standard describes itself as a global leader in the design, development and distribution of extrusion and converting technology. Its systems encompass over 10 product lines to support manufacturing applications and customers in several industries, including the agriculture, automotive, construction, healthcare, energy, electronics, food and beverage packaging, and retail sectors. The company has manufacturing and technical facilities in the United States as well as subsidiaries with facilities in China, Germany and the United Kingdom.

More information on the seminar, including how to enroll can be obtained by contacting Debbie Crowley at dcrowley@davis-standard.com.