Types of Hot Melt Extrusion
Hot-melt extrusion (HME) is an established process that has been used since the early 1930s, predominately in the plastics manufacturing … There are two types of extruders: single and twin screw extruders. Single screw extruders are primarily used for melting and conveying polymers to extrude them into continuous shapes, whereas twin screw extruders are used […]
Plastic Extrusion Screw Design and Types of Extrusion Process
Plastics extrusion is a high-volume manufacturing process in which raw plastic is melted and formed into a continuous profile. Extrusion produces items such as pipe/tubing, weatherstripping, fencing, deck railings, window frames, plastic films and sheeting, thermoplastic coatings, and wire insulation. SCREW DESIGN: The design of screw is important for plastic processing. It has mainly three […]