In the plastics industry, twin screws are at the very heart of the extrusion process that transforms raw materials into rigid PVC pipe or profile. These highly engineered components are integral to ...

One of the greatest advantages of designing plastic parts is the vast number of assembly options a designer can apply to his or her design. The most common among these options is the use of screws.

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Lead screws are one of the most common linear-motion devices, thanks to their low cost and reliability. And recent ...

The extrusion division of the Society of Plastics Engineers and the chapter representing the Eastern New England section are offering a new screw design conference called Topcon. The two-day gathering ...

Locking devices connect power-transmission components to rotating shafts. In this report, we polled locking-device experts for their advice on optimizing lifetime and ease of use. Here are the ...

Welcome back, in this installment we're going to finish this series on the adjusting the computer controlled feedback carburetor. We will cover the air bleed valve adjustment, mixture screw ...