Paul Waller

Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

On-demard Webinars by Expert

Raw Materials for Plastic Films: Selection & Basic Properties
Speaker: Paul Waller
Registration Fee: Member: 225 US$
Non-Member: 375 US$
Group (5 Pax): 900 US$
Language: English
Time Length: ~90 Min
To Register: Details & Register
Description: This KnowHow webinar discusses about various polymers and their properties used for producing plastics film. The webinar content includes: Monomers, Homopolymers and Copolymers; Polymerization Techniques; Molecular Weight and Molecular Weight Distribution; Melting Characteristics; Chain Branching; Viscosity versus Deformation Rate; Melt Flow; Molecular Orientation; Bubble Shape in Blown Film; Discussion on polymers: PE, PP, EVA, EVOH, PA, Nylon, COC, PVC; PVdC etc; Barrier Properties versus Sustainability; Biodegradable Polymers; Additives and Migration; Effect of Erucamide Concentration on COF of LDPE Film; Effect of Slip/Antiblock Concentration on LDPE Film
Speaker: Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Raw Material Conveying and Blending Technology for Film Extrusion
Speaker: Paul Waller
Registration Fee: Member: 225 US$
Non-Member: 375 US$
Group (5 Pax): 900 US$
Language: English
Time Length: ~90 Min
To Register: Details & Register
Description: This training discusses about principles and technologies involved with polymer and additives transport and blending in film extrusion process. The webinar content includes: Venturi Conveying Effect; Fluff and Angle Hair; Streamers or Snake Skin; Feeder / Blender Systems; Volumetric Blenders; Gravimetric Blenders and configurations; Hopper Magnets; Crammer Systems; Trim / Flake Reprocessing; Trim Granulators; Trim Densifyer; and Drying Polymers for Extrusion
Speaker: Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Film Extruder Components and Setup Principles
Speaker: Paul Waller
Registration Fee: Member: 225 US$
Non-Member: 375 US$
Group (5 Pax): 900 US$
Language: English
Time Length: ~90 Min
To Register: Details & Register
Description: This online training discusses about film extruder components and principles of each zone in the extruder. The webinar content includes: Motors and Drives; Gear Reducers (Gearboxes) and Thrust Bearings; Feed Throat; Screws; Screw Parameters & Performance; Solids Conveying in the Feed Zone; Effect of Friction in Feed Zone; Effect of Temperature in Grooved Feed Zone; Effect of Temperature in Smooth Bore Feed Zone; Melting and Conveying in the Transition Zone; Effect of Friction and Conduction on Melting Rate; Melting Progression in the Transition Zone; Melt Flow in the Metering Zone; Types of Flow in the Metering Zone; Drag Flow; Pressure Flow; Effect of Drag and Pressure Flow on Velocity Profile; Leakage Flow; Net Melt Conveying Flow (Total Flow) in the Metering Zone; Smooth Bore Feed Throat Characteristics; Barrier Flighted versus Shear Mixing Screw Designs; Comparison of Conventional versus Barrier Screw; Generic Extruder Temperature Profiles; Gradual Rising Extruder Temperature Profile; Reverse Barrel Temperature Profile; Humped Barrel Temperature Profile; Flat Barrel Temperature Profile; Heating and Cooling Systems; Air Cooled Barrel Systems; Mica or Ceramic Heater; Finned Aluminum Heaters; Infrared Heaters; Liquid Cooled Barrel Systems; Barrel Exit Components; Rupture Disk; Breaker Plate and Screens; Common Misconceptions; Screens for High Pressure Applications; Non-Continuous Screen Changers; Melt Pressure Cycle; Continuous Screen Changers; Belted Screen Continuous Screen Changers; Rotary Semi-Continuous Screen Changers; Diverter Semi-Continuous Screen Changers; Mixing Devices; Gear Pumps; Static Mixers
Speaker: Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Film Extruder Die Components and Setup Principles
Speaker: Paul Waller
Registration Fee: Member: 225 US$
Non-Member: 375 US$
Group (5 Pax): 900 US$
Language: English
Time Length: ~90 Min
To Register: Details & Register
Description: This online training discusses all about film extruder die, its principles and setup. The webinar contents include: Cast Film Die Design; Clamshelling; Single Manifold Cast Film Dies; Deckles for Film Width Control of Cast Film Dies; Blown Film Die Design; Spiral Mandrel Distribution System; Function of Spiral Channels; Design Options to Minimize Flow Variation; Effect of Number and Angle of Spirals on Flow Variation; Port Splitting Distributors; Die Lip Configurations; Effect of Viscosity on TD Gauge Variation at Die Lips; Die Bolt Adjustments for Blown Film Dies; Die Bolt Adjustment Procedure for Blown Film Dies; Coextrusion Cast Film Systems; Layer Multiplier Feed Blocks; Insert Feed Plugs and Adjustable Vanes; Multiple Manifold Cast Coextrusion Cast Film Dies; Coextrusion Blown Film Systems; Concentric Mandrel Blown Film Dies; Concentric Mandrel Coextrusion Die Design Limitations; Stacked (Modular) Spiral Blown Film Die Designs; Limitations of Stacked Die Designs; Stacked Nano Layer Blown Film Die Designs; Film Appearance Defects; Melt Fracture; Interfacial Instability; Zig Zag Pattern Interfacial Instability; Long Wave Pattern Interfacial Instability; Migration and Viscous Encapsulation; Test to Distinguish Melt Fracture from Interfacial Instability; Optical Properties; Hazy Film; Low Gloss (Dull Surface) – High External Haze; Surface Contamination; Gels; Unmelt Gels; Bubbles or Hollow Gels; Cross-linked Gels; Black Specs; Color Agglomerates; Die Lines; Purging Techniques; Preventative Maintenance Purging; Controlled Shutdown Technique; Start-Up Procedure; Process Interruption Purging; Stable Scouring; Chemical Purge Compounds; Mechanical Purge Compounds; Cyclical Scouring (Disco Purge Technique); Disassembly and Cleaning
Speaker: Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Gauge Variation Randomization in Plastic Film Extrusion
Speaker: Paul Waller
Registration Fee: Member: 225 US$
Non-Member: 375 US$
Group (5 Pax): 900 US$
Language: English
Time Length: ~90 Min
To Register: Details & Register
Description:
Speaker: Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Plastic Film/Sheet Cooling and Stabilization Principles
Speaker: Paul Waller
Registration Fee: Member: 225 US$
Non-Member: 375 US$
Group (5 Pax): 900 US$
Language: English
Time Length: ~90 Min
To Register: Details & Register
Description:
Speaker: Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Post Film Extrusion Processes
Speaker: Paul Waller
Registration Fee: Member: 225 US$
Non-Member: 375 US$
Group (5 Pax): 900 US$
Language: English
Time Length: ~90 Min
To Register: Details & Register
Description:
Speaker: Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Quality Control Measurements in Film Extrusion
Speaker: Paul Waller
Registration Fee: Member: 225 US$
Non-Member: 375 US$
Group (5 Pax): 900 US$
Language: English
Time Length: ~90 Min
To Register: Details & Register
Description:
Speaker: Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Troubleshooting Visual Defects in Plastic Film and Sheet
Speaker: Paul Waller
Registration Fee: Member: 150 US$
Non-Member: 250 US$
Group (5 Pax): 600 US$
Language: English
Time Length: ~90 Min
To Register: Details & Register
Description:
Speaker: Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Troubleshooting Cooling and Stability in Plastics Film Extrusion
Speaker: Paul Waller
Registration Fee: Member: 225 US$
Non-Member: 375 US$
Group (5 Pax): 900 US$
Language: English
Time Length: ~85 Min
To Register: Details & Register
Description:
Speaker: Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Troubleshooting Roll Geometry in Plastic Film and Sheet
Speaker: Paul Waller
Registration Fee: Member: 225 US$
Non-Member: 375 US$
Group (5 Pax): 900 US$
Language: English
Time Length: ~90 Min
To Register: Details & Register
Description:
Speaker: Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Troubleshooting Gauge Variation in Plastic Film and Sheet
Speaker: Paul Waller
Registration Fee: Member: 225 US$
Non-Member: 375 US$
Group (5 Pax): 900 US$
Language: English
Time Length: ~70 Min
To Register: Details & Register
Description:
Speaker: Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Q & A Session 1 : Plastics Film Extrusion
Speaker: Paul Waller
Registration Fee: Member: 225 US$
Non-Member: 375 US$
Group (5 Pax): 900 US$
Language: English
Time Length: ~60 Min
To Register: Details & Register
Description: Mr. Paul Waller, Plastics Film Extrusion Expert will address technical issues/ questions related to blown and cast film extrusion as appropriate. Registered participants can send the questions in advance by emailing to peram.technobiz@gmail.com or ask questions during live session. Each registered participant is required to submit at least three questions to join this session.
Speaker: Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

Plastic Film Extrusion
Speaker: Paul Waller
Registration Fee: Member: 1,275 US$
Non-Member: 1,725 US$
Group (5 Pax): 3,750 US$
Language: English
Time Length: ~3 Days
To Register: Details & Register
Description: Module 1: Raw Materials for Plastic Films: Selection & Basic Properties
Module 2: Raw Material Conveying and Blending Technology for Film Extrusion
Module 3: Film Extruder Components and Setup Principles
Module 4: Film Extruder Die Components and Setup Principles
Module 5: Film/Sheet Cooling and Stabilization Principles
Module 6: Gauge Variation Randomization in Film Extrusion
Module 7: Post Film Extrusion Processes
Module 8: Quality Control Measurements in Film Extrusion
Module 9: Troubleshooting Visual Defects in Plastic Film and Sheet
Module 10: Troubleshooting Cooling and Stability in Plastics Film Extrusion
Module 11: Troubleshooting Roll Geometry in Plastic Film and Sheet
Module 12: Troubleshooting Gauge Variation in Plastic Film and Sheet
Speaker: Paul Waller has been a renowned author and expert in film extrusion for more than 40 years. His clients include raw material suppliers, processors, end users, educational institutions and industry associations on 5 continents. Mr. Waller obtained his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA at York University Schulich School of Business in Toronto. Mr. Waller started his career at Dow Chemical’s polyethylene technical services group before moving to Esso Chemical’s Vinyl division. Mr. Waller designed and presented the Film Technology program for the Canadian Plastics Training Centre in Toronto and SENAI in Brazil. He was co-chair of the Canadian Plastics Sector Council, which established occupational standards for film operators and was chair of the Flexible Packaging division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He has provided intensive in-house training to more than 1,200 operators, technicians and engineers on five continents in the last 17 years.

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