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May 1, 2021
New Cost-Effective Extrusion Process for PP Foam
New Cost-Effective Extrusion Process for PP Foam
Sulzer Chemtech, based in Switzerland, together with raw material supplier Borealis, based in Austria, have developed a new cost-effective extrusion process for expanded polypropylene (ePP) beads. The new process is expected to lower manufacturing costs by up to 60% while increasing efficiency across the value chain. Sulzer Chemtech’s new innovative compounding production line uses extrusion with direct gas impregnation to easily and cost-effectively produce ePP.
This new compounding line will reduce the costs associated with material supply, storage, and transportation as well as allow manufacturers the ability to fine-tune the properties of the ePP to match their needs. Sulzer Chemtech and Borealis are also working on a carbon dioxide alternative to meet additional customer needs.
Read more about the new ePP compounding line here.
This new compounding line will reduce the costs associated with material supply, storage, and transportation as well as allow manufacturers the ability to fine-tune the properties of the ePP to match their needs. Sulzer Chemtech and Borealis are also working on a carbon dioxide alternative to meet additional customer needs.
Read more about the new ePP compounding line here.
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