The Bonnot Blog

December 10, 2019

How Bonnot Uses 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

May 28, 2019

How to Select the Right Extrusion Cutting Machine

The Bonnot Company has been in the business of extrusion for over 125 years, so it's safe to say we've been around the block when it comes to creating high-quality machines for a variety of industries and applications. But the extruders themselves aren't the only things we specialize in — to ensure we can tackle any need, we've developed plenty of extrusion cutting machines to work right alongside them. Take a look at some of the extrusion cutting machines we offer and learn which ones might be best suited to your unique needs.

March 29, 2019

When to Consider Rubber Extrusion for your Manufacturing Process

At the Bonnot Company, we've been bringing the best rubber extrusion solutions to our clients for over 25 years. As such, we know all the ins and outs of the rubber extrusion process and when an extruder would be the best fit for a company's needs. There are several instances we've come across when a rubber extruder would help optimize your company's production process and create an overall safer work environment.

March 5, 2019

Food Extrusion Innovations That Can Enhance Food Manufacturing Efficiency

The demand for healthier snacks has skyrocketed in recent years, which means that snack recipes and their production processes have changed. Both affect the food manufacturing process since recipe and temperature changes can alter the most effective way for foods to be extruded.