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May 4, 2020

Plastic to Oil: How Bonnot is Turning Plastic into Fuel with Extrusion

As Bruce Sterling quipped at the 1994 Living Surfaces Conference in San Francisco, "Today's solutions are tomorrow's problems." This much is especially true of plastic, which has become one of the most divisive materials of our time. While it was a truly revolutionary material when it was first developed, today it's often looked upon as a nuisance at best and a major environmental threat at worst. However, thanks to recent developments in which The Bonnot Company has played a key role, plastics are starting to become beneficial again. Learn how turning plastics to oil will change the future of multiple industries.

April 1, 2020

Hydrocolloid Extrusion for Medical Products

The use of hydrocolloids in medical and pharmaceutical applications has been an important development. Because they are a medical implement, hydrocolloids have to be developed and manufactured according to stringent specifications. The Bonnot company has provided extruders for processing hydrocolloids for many of the worlds largest manufacturers. It all begins with hydrocolloid extrusion.

A CNC milling machine in operation, cutting a metal workpiece held by a chuck. Metal shavings are visible around the cutting area, and part of the machine’s support structure is shown in the foreground.

February 13, 2020

How We Use the Latest Technologies to Drive Down Costs for Our Customers

Increasing efficiency is a must for any manufacturer, but here at The Bonnot Company we've had more practice than most in harnessing the power of technology over the course of 128 years in business.

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December 10, 2019

Old-Fashioned Innovation to Create New Custom Extrusion Solutions

Sometimes modern problems require elements of old innovation to create the optimal solution. The Bonnot Company understands this implicitly thanks to our 125-year history of designing and building custom extrusion solutions for our customers across a variety of industries. But how exactly do we help our customers find the right design to improve their processes? We have a few different methods up our sleeve.

A man in a blue shirt places a foil tray under a dewatering extruder machine extruding a white substance. Several empty foil trays are on a table nearby. Industrial equipment and another person are in the background.

November 26, 2019

Using Extrusion Pelletizing for High-Volume, High-Quality Production

Meeting high-volume production standards while also producing high-quality pelletized products might seem like a lofty goal to achieve. In reality, you only need equipment on your side that can meet your unique specifications. With a pellet extruder machine from the Bonnot Company, you'll be able to meet your production quotas while turning out more consistent products.

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October 25, 2019

Using Plastic Extruders to Create a Diverse Catalog of Products

One of the most versatile materials used in modern manufacturing is, without a doubt, plastic. In order to form plastic into the many shapes, sizes and structures required to create a diverse catalog of products, plastic extruders are necessary.

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October 8, 2019

Get the Right Cut for Your Aluminum Products with a Bonnot Extrusion Cutting Machine

The strength of aluminum, especially when alloyed with other metals, makes it ideal for applications across industries. Its malleability, however, is the larger reason why it's so versatile. Aluminum can easily be machined and cast using extrusion equipment, so any size or shape required for a particular application can easily be achieved. Coupled with an extrusion cutting machine from the Bonnot Company, extruded aluminum products can be created more efficiently and cost-effectively than ever before.

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August 21, 2019

How Bonnot Extruders Help Improve Rubber Extrusion Safety

Working in the rubber industry is a challenging job, and it can be particularly dangerous for the people who work with the rubber directly. But the rubber industry has come a long way in its 130 years of existence — and the Bonnot Company has seen all those changes firsthand. On top of ensuring your facility always operates at peak productivity, safety considerations in extrusion are a high priority when we design our extruders, cutters, bulk feeders and more.

July 22, 2019

3 Applications for Benchtop Extruders

Benchtop extruders, also known as laboratory extruders, are used across industries for a wide variety of purposes. The Bonnot Company has been helping labs and testing facilities create custom machines for decades — with so many different needs to fill, benchtop extruders aren't a one-size-fits-all solution. Our custom-built lab extruders have helped countless clients complete highly specific jobs and push the limits of innovation in their industries. What we've listed here are just a few of the many applications for benchtop extruders.