Michael Rhinehart

Michael Rhinehart is the technical and quality director of Clextral Inc. and has 22 years in Clextral service. He developed and directs Clextral’s Top Gun Training for mechanics and extruder operators.

4 steps to optimize extruder maintenance and reduce costs

Keeping pet food extrusion equipment in good operating condition is vital for efficient production, and requires understanding and implementing proper maintenance practices.

December 19, 2019

Michael Rhinehart

Focusing on continuous maintenance is the number one way for processors to ensure reliable, long-lived extrusion equipment.

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Health, trust top reasons for pet food clean label trend

Pet owners have blurred the line between their health and the health of their animals, and are responding to both with the same product label demands.

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Sustainability remains top trend in pet food packaging

Sustainability has become more entrenched in the pet food packaging world than ever, as manufacturers and end users alike look for modern solutions to today’s needs.

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Michael Rhinehart

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4 steps to optimize extruder maintenance and reduce costs

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