Processing Guide: TPE - Thermoplastic Elastomers
 Extruder: Single screw extruder with vacuum
pressure-relieved grooved feeding section (by increased screw pitch and channel depth)
 Screw Design: Barrier screw, 25 - 30 L/D

Two mixing sections:
dispersive-mixing spiral-shear element, rhomboid distributive-mixing section
 Compression Ratio: 3,5:1
 Cylinder Temperatures: 150-185 C
302-365 F
 Melt Temperature: 175-200 C
347-392 F
 Pre-Drying: no,
but 2 hours at 80 C (176 F) if extreme temperature change
 Calibration: no,
but supporting inner pressure if hollow profiles
 Miscellaneous: Breaker plate/screens for higher back pressure and therefore smoother profile surface
Note: This is meant as a general guide. Please consult your material and machinery representative.


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