Extrusion Feeding
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Extrusion Feeding
Vol. 26 #2, September 1999
A key to successful extrusion is feeding the correct ingredients in the proper amounts. Things to consider include the following:
selecting proper feeders, loss-in-weight or volumetric
calibrating feeders for the ingredient or load cell weight
pre-blending or separating feed ingredients
understanding the interaction of hopper fill level and rate accuracy
verifying the right ingredients are used and are readily available
Write to the newsletter editor, if you would like an in-depth coverage of any of these subjects in a future newsletter.
- Bill Corcoran, Dupont Co.
See also:
Causes of extruder surging
Coextruded multilayer distribution
Mixing myths
Starve feeding
Troubleshooting polymer processing operations
Twin screw extruders design and operating characteristics
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