Macro Engineering: Macro Engineering: High-capacity extruders

World Standard sheet extrusion systems from Welex (Blue Bell, PA) now incorporate either 5" (2겨 lb/hr) or 6" (3겨 lb/hr) vented Mark III extruders, take-offs with integral winders, hydraulic screen changer and a gear pump and static mixer.

Pw 21698 Wor Stasheext 2

Three-roll take-offs feature Contrabend® deflection-resistant rolls for uniform cooling and surface finishing.

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