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Extrusion Auxilliary Equipment and Systems

February 9, 2007
Harrel, Inc E Norwalk, CT

 About the Seminar

This seminar covers most major auxiliary components utilized in polymer extrusion, extrusion blow molding and recycling.

The objectives of this seminar are:
•    To gain a basic understanding of the technology and application of various types of extrusion auxiliary equipment.
•    Become more familiar with the equipment manufacturers and systems each offers.
•    To be in a much better position to purchase and integrate the right equipment for the extrusion process.
•    Gain insight on troubleshooting and maintaining auxiliary equipment and systems.

A recognized industry expert will be the instructor for the seminar.

What the attendees will learn about:
•    Resin conveying and storage systems – from inplant to railcar loading/unloading.
•    Gravimetric blending, feeding and extrusion control systems.
•    Inline film scrap reclaim systems.
•    Resin drying and crystallizing.
•    Polymer gear pumps and systems.
•    Melt filtration systems.
•    Under water and strand pelletizers.

Who should attend:
•    Design engineers
•    Process engineers and manufacturing engineers
•    Manufacturing managers
•    Production supervisors/managers
•    Technical service personnel

 

Registration Information, Fees & Canceling, Location & Accomodations
Registration Form
Fees, Cancellation Policy
Location and Accommodations & Seminar Hours

Course Description
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Material Handling/Conveying
 • From silo, truck, gaylord or bag
 • All options for bulk storage and
   pneumatic conveying

Resin Drying and Crystallizing
 • Hot air drying
 • Dehumidifying/desiccant dryers
 • IR dryers
 • PET crystallizers

Blending and Feeding
 • Volumetric vs. gravimetric
 • Loss-in weight vs. batch
 • Mixing techniques
 • Specialty extruder feeding

Film Scrap Reclaim
 • Film grinding
 • On line scrap reclaim

Gravimetric Extrusion Control
 • Dedicated vs. combination blending     and control systems
 • Weight per unit length control
 • Co-extrusion layer control

Screen Changers/Melt Filtration
 • Breaker plate design
 • Screen selection
 • Dis-continuous systems
 • Continuous filtration systems
 • Constant pressure systems
 • Large area filtration

Gear Pump Assisted Extrusion
 • Gear pump design
 • Drive systems
 • Support and adaptation
 • Control systems options
Pelletizing – Die Face/Strand
 • Hot face, water ring and underwater cutting
 • Water bath and water slide strand systems
 • Pellet size and shape
 • Pellet drying
 • Fines removal

Points of Review:
Economics
 • System cost
 • Payback calculation

Technology Overview
 • Review of various systems
 • Coming trends

Application/Selection Guide
 • Which system is right for the process

Operational Impact
 • How will the system integrate into the process

Maintenance Requirements
 • Resources required to keep the
    system running

Supplier Listing
 • Review leading equipment suppliers


             Polymer Extrusion

Books authored by Chris Rauwendaal:
  • Polymer Extrusion available with registration in any seminar for a discounted price of $70.00 Check appropriate box on registration form.
  • Understanding Extrusion
  • Troubleshooting the Extrusion Process
  • SPC in Injection Molding and Extrusion
  • Polymer Mixing
  • Mixing in Polymer Processing


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
   
   

 

 

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