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Plastics News reporters gathered these news items during the NPE2009 trade show, held June 22-26 in Chicago.

EDI flat-die coating reduces corrosion

Extrusion Dies Industries LLC has a new surface coating for flat dies that withstands most attacks from corrosive hydrochloric acid generated during the extrusion of PVC.

Thermal degradation of PVC caused by heat and shear during extrusion generates the corrosive gas that can cause extensive damage to dies with conventional surfaces.

DuraCoat is inert when exposed to harsh chemicals, according to Gary Oliver, EDI vice president of technology. Although recommended for PVC foam, film and ...

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