Extrusion

Machine specifications:

Universal or polyolefin extruders with 3 screw zones
Compression ratio: min. 3.5 : 1
L/D ratio: min. 25

Guideline processing parameters:

Feedzone: 150 ? 170° C (300 ? 340° F)
Compression zone: 185 ? 200° C (365? 390° F)
Metering zone: 185 ? 200° C (365? 390° F)
Extruder head: 185 ? 200° C (365? 390° F)
Die: 185 ? 210° C (365? 410° F)

Dies:

Simple matrix die is sufficient in most cases
Die land: max. 3 ? 4 mm (0,12-0,16 in.)
Die temperature: 185 ? 200° C (365? 410° F)



Comprehensive informationen are available in pdf format.

THERMOLAST KŪ for extrusion

Machine (PDF 25)
Processing (PDF 32KB)
Dies (PDF 20KB)
Coextrusion (PDF 16KB)
Trouble Shooter (PDF 20KB)