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  • Defects in Plastics Processing – I Am Looking for Real Cases from Production

    of Dr. Magdalena Laabs

    Real production defects in plastics processing can tell us far more than appearance alone. I am looking for photos of defects in pipes, profiles, sheets, films and other extruded plastic products. In return, I will provide a short technical comment: possible causes, areas to check first and directions for further analysis. The most interesting cases may inspire neutral examples in my upcoming book “Plastic Extrusion. Pipes • Profiles • Sheets • Films”. Submitted photos will not be published, and no company names, production sites, customers or production data will be disclosed.

    Published in Defects in Plastics Processing, HDPE pipes, pipe extrusion, plastic pipes, Plastics Processing, PP pipes, PVC pipes

  • Where the Money Really Leaks in Pipe Production

    of Dr. Magdalena Laabs

    In pipe production, losses rarely start with one major failure. More often, they begin earlier: during start-up, changeover, raw material changes, unstable calibration, recurring downtime or decisions made without a shared technical standard. This article shows where money really leaks in PE and PP pipe production, why reports often reveal the problem too late, and how operators, technologists, maintenance teams, safety managers and executives can reduce hidden losses by building a common understanding of the process.

    Published in books, HDPE pipes, pipe extrusion, plaastic pipes, plastic pipes, PP pipes, PVC pipes