Overcoming Feed Limitations
Increasing the production rate for feed-limited applications of twin-screw extruders is often related to venting of entrained air from the extruder barrel.
Extrusion Knowledge Center
Learn about best practices for optimizing process conditions and rapidly diagnosing problems from industry experts. Webinars are available for purchase as PDF download and streaming video.
Process Troubleshooting for Twin-Screw Compounding Extruders
This webinar provides an overview of factors affecting compound product quality and process instabilities on intermeshing, co-rotating twin-screw extruders.
Process Variables and Interactions
This webinar is designed for compounding applications on intermeshing, co-rotating twin-screw extruders.
Purging & Cleaning Twin-Screw Extruders
We are often asked to recommend products and/or procedures for purging and cleaning twin-screw elements and barrels.
Rebuild, restore…or replace?
This webinar outlines options to consider for upgrading/rebuilding of older extruders.
Screw and Barrel Wear Measurement
This webinar documents the procedures for conducting wear measurements on extruder screws and barrels which should be an integral part of your preventive maintenance program.
Screw Assembly and Disassembly
Finally, a webinar that shows correct assembly and disassembly procedures for segmented twin-screw extruder screws!
Screw Design Optimization – Melting Configurations
Screw configurations for resin melting can be developed for maximum productivity or designed to accommodate a wide range of polymers…but not both.
Screw Design Optimization – Mixing Configurations
Optimizing the mixing part of the screw configuration for improved dispersion of particulate fillers (e.g.
Side Feeding
The basic techniques for optimizing capacity of side feeders is presented in this webinar.
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