This article provides a comprehensive overview of screw maintenance for extruders. It covers key topics such as screw cleaning methods, including the use of purging compounds and HDPE as a cost-effective alternative, as well as the causes and effects of screw wear. It also explains the procedures for removing screws, the materials used in screw manufacturing, and how to select the right materials based on processing needs. Additionally, a Q&A section addresses common concerns, such as increasing production output, screw design, and wear prevention. This guide is valuable for anyone involved in plastic extrusion or recycling operations.

This article explains the structure and function of extruder screws, which are divided into three main zones: the feeding zone, where solid resin is transported and preheated; the compression zone, where the resin melts through external heating and shear heat; and the metering zone, which ensures uniform extrusion. Additionally, the article discusses darmage(a mixing section), screw elements used in twin-screw extruders, the compression ratio affecting resin flow and pressure, and the barrel, which houses the screw and facilitates heat transfer. Proper screw design is essential for optimizing resin plasticization, mixing, and extrusion efficiency.

Poor discharge or blockage in a plastic pelletizer machine head may be caused by foreign materials, heater malfunctions, or improper temperature settings. Solutions include inspecting and replacing the heater, cleaning the extrusion system, and adjusting temperature settings as needed.

This article outlines 12 common shoe sole materials, comparing their durability, flexibility, breathability, and resistance to wear, water, and temperature. Each material has unique advantages suited for different shoe types and uses.

This article discusses the selection principles and specific applications of plastic additives. Additives should be chosen based on the intended purpose, ensuring they can fully perform their functions and meet the required standards and performance specifications. Various types of additives and their applications are listed, including toughening, reinforcing, flame retardant, antistatic, conductive, magnetic, thermal conductivity, heat resistance, transparency, wear resistance, insulation, and barrier properties. The selectivity of additives for different resins is also addressed, highlighting the effectiveness of red phosphorus, nitrogen-based flame retardants, nucleating agents, and glass fiber heat resistance modifiers for specific resins. For example, red phosphorus is effective for PA, PBT, and PET, while nucleating agents work well for copolymer polypropylene.

When TPE strands are cut into pellets, the problem of the extruder die head breaking as soon as it is pulled out can be located and solved from the following four aspects:1. Adjust the plasticizing temperature 2. Adjustment of oil filling amount 3. Filler adjustment 4. SEBS content adjustment

Process parameters affecting internal mixer mixing 1. Mixing procedure and order of adding materials 2. Mixing temperature 3. Mixing time 4. Rotor speed

TPE granules stick together when granulating? Three solutions Processing Technology: Adjust screw speed and barrel temperature for even mixing and full cooling, use low shear molding and nitrogen purification to reduce temperature, and ensure granules cool below 30°C before packaging. In hot weather, add ice to the cooling water to lower temperature. Formula: Incorporate an appropriate amount of external lubricant to prevent overuse. Raw Materials: Utilize high molecular weight SEBS with a star-shaped structure, ensuring it does not absorb more than 2.5 times its weight in oil and add fillers afterward.

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a polymer formed by the polymerization of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) in the presence of initiators such as peroxides and azo compounds or under the action of light or heat according to the free radical polymerization mechanism. Vinyl chloride homopolymers and vinyl chloride copolymers are collectively referred to as vinyl chloride resins.

TPV sealing strips have better elasticity and aging resistance than TPE. Why are they gradually being replaced by TPE in daily life applications? The main reasons are as follows:1. Environmental protection 2. Material performance 3. Processing cost