Not-to-Miss Opportunity to Learn from Blown and Cast Film Extrusion Experts

Presented by a large panel of highly qualified, esteemed industry professionals, the TAPPI Blown and Cast Film Extrusion Course will provide valuable insight into industry trends, troubleshooting, safety concerns, and updated equipment technologies. The presenters’ key learnings and perspective will make this course a valuable event to attend.

This event is planned for October 4-6, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis in downtown Minneapolis, MN and is ideal for a large variety of professionals such as:

• Extrusion Engineers, Extrusion Supervisors, and Packaging Engineers
• Extrusion Line Operators
• R & D Personnel
• Equipment and Resin Suppliers
• Auxiliary Equipment Suppliers
• Process Engineers
• Plant Managers
• Purchasing Managers

The course schedule for this introductory-to-intermediate level course includes lessons on basic and comprehensive resin and equipment technology that have applications in both blown and cast film applications. Topics include PE Plastomer Resins for Film, as there are growing applications in dispersible films (laundry detergent pods, etc.), as well as a segment on Rheology and Hot Stage Microscopy. 

Attendees will learn to:

• Understand properties and processing issues of various film resins
• Identify capabilities, specifications, and limitations of various film extrusion & winding equipment components
• Think of the equipment and resin requirements for differing co-extrusion applications
• Consider how to approach processing problems and gel issues during extrusion
• Recognize film surface treatment options available to converters and when to apply them
• Explain the process requirements for making cast and blown film structures
• Understand terminology, general theory, and troubleshooting techniques used in designing extrusion screws
• Address safety concerns in extrusion processes

 Hurry and register today! Early Bird Discounts end September 2. 

TAPPI members receive additional discounts on registration. Join or renew today at www.tappi.org/join. Share with your colleagues about this course and save more with group discounts! Contact training@tappi.org with any questions.

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