In the production of polymer compounds, equipment for the controlled feeding of bulk materials into compounding extruders is essential for maintaining production quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. By understanding the functions, types, and best practices for various pieces of equipment, in particular dosers and feeders, manufacturers can optimise their processing operations and improve competitiveness, two aspects of increasing importance in the current climate.

Material feeding equipment suppliers continue to innovate, as demonstrated at the NPE 2024 exhibition.

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