You will learn about basic resin and equipment technology (extruders, dies, auxiliary equipment) that have applications in the extrusion coating process. Over the course of three days, you will:
- Gain practical tactics you can implement right away
- Get your questions answered by leading industry experts
- Network with the extrusion coating community
- Earn 2.5 CEUs
- Access valuable reference materials and add The Extrusion Coating Manual, Fifth Edition to your toolkit
- Gain an understanding of the entire extrusion process
Key topics include:
- Fundamental Concepts of Screw Design
- Extrusion Coating Dies
- Co-Extrusion and Feedblock Technology
- Theory and Practice of Extruder System Purging
- Challenges of Web Handling and Winding
- Pneumatic Conveying Technologies
- Product Structure
- Extrusion Coating of Polyethylene
- Specialty Resins for Extrusion Coating
- Substrates
- Flame and Ozone Treatment
- Managing Corona and Plasma Systems
- Extrusion Processing, Safety and Troubleshooting
- Chemical Primers Troubleshooting
- Rheology and Hot-Stage Testing
- Gel Troubleshooting
Who should attend?
Introductory employees (including operators)
Young professionals (interns or professionals under 35 just starting our their careers)
Established professionals that need a refresh