Feed Throat Temperature

Modified on Sunday, 01 February 2015 05:31 PM by mpieler — Categorized as: Extrusion Hints

Feed Throat Temperature
Vol. 19, #2, June 1992

In single screw extrusion, the feed throat of the extruder should be approximately 110 120 degrees F, or "warm to the touch", to help in insuring that a stable feed is developed.

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