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ENTEK Introduces the HT72 Twin-Screw Extruder
ENTEK Manufacturing Inc. is proud to introduce its newest co-rotating twin-screw extruder, the HT72. HT stands for ‘High Torque’ and this new machine provides just that – in fact, it delivers the highest free volume at 18 torque density in the industry! In...
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Executive’s Corner – November 2020
A Message from Kim Medford, ENTEK’s new President Welcome to the latest issue of Extrusion Solutions. An Introduction Hello! In late August I was humbled and honored to be named the new President of ENTEK Manufacturing. They say we stand on the shoulders of...
ENTEK Extruders – Upcoming Events
We are hopeful that in-person conferences and shows will be taking place again in 2021. With that in mind, ENTEK is scheduled to exhibit at the following events. We hope to see you there! Plastics Recycling Conference – May 3-5, 2021 – Washington DC ...
JEDA Polymers Chooses ENTEK
Leading Midwest Compounder Gains Competitive Advantage with ENTEK QC3 Machinery, Vacuum Feed Technology (VFT) JEDA Polymers is a leading compounder and supplier of thermoplastics for injection molders. They offer a range of standard, specialized, and custom...
Extruders Processing Tips – Understanding Vent Flow
Vent flow occurs when polymer and/or compound flow out of a vent opening preventing air/gases from escaping out of the extruder. Not only can vent flow cause product defects but it can create an undesirable mess and can sometimes be an operator’s toughest...
ENTEK Customer Support: Rebuild Services
ENTEK is working to reduce cost of ownership for our customers by expanding our twin-screw extruder REBUILD, REFURBISHMENT and REPAIR SERVICES. Let us help you identify potential areas for improvement and schedule these services, which will save you time and...
ENTEK Extruders: Upcoming Events
At press time, many industry trade shows and conferences have been canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 crisis. While there is a lot of uncertainty about the status of upcoming events, ENTEK is scheduled to exhibit at the following shows in 2020. We will...
ENTEK Extruders: Our Latest Ad
Our ad campaign continues to grow! Just this month we have released the newest ENTEK ad featuring Melissa Jensen-Morgan, with information on our line of QC3 and HR3 twin-screw extruders. We now have four ads in our current campaign. With a theme of ‘Who We Are’,...
Best Practices for Energy Management in a Compounding Plant
Best Practices for Energy Management in a Compounding Plant Editor’s Note: for a recent story in Compounding World magazine, Dean Elliott, ENTEK’s Technical Processing Manager, contributed the following information on ways compounders can save energy in a...
Gearbox Rebuilds
Did you know? ENTEK rebuilds its gearboxes! Our technicians are factory trained by our gearbox manufacturer, and we can rebuild any ENTEK gearbox for all of our twin-screw extruders, from 27mm through 133mm. Here is the process for gearbox rebuilding: Must be sent...
