Screw Removal 3
Vol. 23 #1, May 1996
Screw removal from an extruder must be done hot. Proper safety precautions need to be taken with operators/ mechanics wearing proper personal protection equipment: hot gloves, face shield, long sleeves, and safety shoes.
As screw(s) are removed, or shortly after, when still hot, wire brush remaining extrudate before it has a chance to cool when it would be more difficult to clean.
See also:
- Extruder screw won't push out
- Hand held pyrometer
- Protect your hand
- Screw removal 1
- Screw removal 2
- Screw removal 4
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