June 11-12, 2024 The Polymers Center, Charlotte, NC
It’s a workshop, not a conference!
Learn how to compound and process a wide range of bioplastic formulations. Space is limited, we suggest you register ASAP. Previous workshops have sold out.
Leistritz Extrusion will host the 2nd Annual Bioplastics Twin Screw Extrusion Workshop June 11-12, 2024 at The Polymers Center in Charlotte, NC. A unique facet of this program is that classroom sessions are supplemented by interactive “hands-on” extrusion demonstrations, as well as screw assembly, equipment cleaning and maintenance procedures.
Program Agenda
This program is subject to change.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Day One
Classroom Sessions - 8:30am
Twin Screw Extrusion Theory, Tips, Test Results and Scale- up for Bioplastics, Charlie Martin, Leistritz Extrusion
Feeding Systems, Screw Design Functionalities and Case Studies, Brian Haight, Leistritz Extrusion
Best Practice Preventative Maintenance and Operational Procedures for your Extruder, Bill Novak, Leistritz Extrusion
Lunch
Reactive Extrusion and Devolatilization, Rob Jerman, Extrusion Technology and Innovations
Pelletizing Systems Overview, Juerg Hassler, Polymers Center
Die and Downstream Equipment for Film, Sheet, Pipe, Tubing and Co-extrusion, Brian Haight, Leistritz Extrusion
Reception and Dinner
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Day Two
Hands-On Sessions - 8:30am
Screw Design Assembly and Extrusion Demonstrations
Tour of Polymers Center
Lunch
One-on-one Meetings
Adjourn 3pm
The Polymers Center utilizes a wide range of extrusion and compounding equipment and offers both compounding and research services, including both single and twin-screw extruders for lab-scale to full-scale production. Analytical equipment and cast and blown film lines are also available.
