Gels 2
Vol. 23 #1, May 1996
If you have a problem with unexplained gels in your product, check the resin feed tubes, blenders, hoppers, etc., for fines, streamers, or an accumulation of pellets from a previous resin.
The proper procedure to prevent gel problems when changing polymers is to completely blow down and clean all of the polymer handling equipment.
See also:
- Gel identification
- Gels 1
- Gels 3
- Purging gels
- Removing gels
- Screen packs 2
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