SUPER-G® Twin Screw Extrusion MultiRESN™ System
True multi-resin system, PTi offers self wiping screw technology resulting in quick product changeovers.
Polymer Filtration
Polymer Filtration is another key element in the process,particularly for PCR (post consumer recycle) materials that contain higher levels of contaminants that need to be filtered out of the melt stream. This filtration is achieved utilizing a device called a screen changer.
The molten stream of polymer flows through a mesh screen that catches or traps these contaminant materials. The number and weave of these mesh screens can be changed depending on the amount of filtration required. There are many styles and types of screen changers available throughout the industry. Given the rigorous demands that are characteristic for extruding sheet using HVTSE® technology however, drives the need for an advanced solution.
A continuous operating screen changer is one that can make screen changes without having to stop or interrupt the production process. The continuous screen changer typically features multiple screen packs in the flow stream so that screen changes can be made to one of the flow paths while material continues to flow through the other(s). For HVTSE® systems it is important to minimize the operating head-pressure also referred to as the extruder back pressure. HVTSE® systems operate at typical head pressures of 100-120 bar. Screen changers featuring high-filtration areas (i.e.; large filtration surface areas) are used to minimize the frequency of screen changes and head pressure rise associated with a build-up of contaminants on the filtration screens. Once the head-pressure reaches a level representing nominally a 30 bar pressure rise the screen change process is initiated and continues one bolt at a time in order to maintain continuous operation until all the screens have been changed out. This coordinated process allows the extrusion of material to continue without interruption. The dual bolt 4 cavity screen changer offers a high level of active filtration area while minimizing the operating back pressure making it an ideal solution for the HVTSE® application.
Precise feeding and blending of the materials is key to the succes of the process. Unlike single screw extruders, the twin screw extruders are starve fed.
The system relies on high vacuum to dry and de-volatilize the material as it is being extruded. Liquid ring vacuum pumps are industry proven and very well suited for this application.
Polymer Filtration
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Manual Screen Changers
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Hydraulic Slide Plate Screen Changer
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Dual Bolt Continuous Screen Changer
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Dual Bolt Continuous Screen Changer with Automatic Back-flush
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Continuous Rotary Screen Changer
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Continuous Rotary Screen Changer with Automatic Back-flush
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Processing Technologies International (PTi) is a global leader in high-performance sheet extrusion machinery. Engineered to exact standards, PTi systems feature innovative design solutions that deliver superior equipment performance and consistently produce sheet goods that meet the industry’s highest quality standards.
PTi offers a comprehensive range of products and services designed to support today’s sheet producers and the evolving demands of the future. While this overview highlights many available configurations and capabilities, it represents only a portion of the customized extrusion solutions PTi provides for a wide variety of applications.