Extruder Maintenance Seminar
by Dr. Kirk Cantor
October 27, 2017
D. R. Joseph, Inc.
921 W. Harris Rd.
Arlington, Texas, 76001
+1-817-987-2030
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For Seminar Questions Contact: Chris Rauwendaal 530-269-1082 or chris@rauwendaal.com
About the Seminar
This one-day program focuses on proper maintenance of polymer extruders, both single screw and twin screw. Upon completion of this seminar, attendees will be able to:
- describe how to safely maintain and operate an extruder
- identify the primary extruder components requiring maintenance and explain how best to maintain them
- discuss how screw and barrel construction influences wear rate and extruder performance
- describe troubleshooting methods for extruder mechanical problems
What the attendees will learn:
- safety considerations when operating and maintaining extrusion systems
- components comprising the extruder drive system and how to maintain them
- screw and barrel characteristics, including materials of construction, clearance issues, alignment, and maintenance
- extruder instrumentation calibration, installation, and diagnostics
- proper extruder operating procedures
- common methods and materials for purging
- troubleshooting extruder mechanical problems
Who should attend:
- Operators
- Set-up technicians
- Process engineers
- Maintenance mechanics
- Floor supervisors
- Plant managers
Testimonial from previous Seminars
Seminar Hours & Cancellation Policy
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Course Description
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Introduction to Extruders
- Single Screw Extruders
- Twin Screw Extruders
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Safety
- Moving Parts & Nip Points
- Electricity/Grounding
- High Temperatures
- High Pressures
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Drive System
- Motor
- Gearbox
- Thrust Bearing
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Screw and Barrel
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Materials of Construction
- Standard Materials
- Corrosive Resistance
- Wear Resistance
- Specialty Materials
- Screw/Barrel Material Compatibility
- Flight Treatment
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Screw/Barrel Clearances
- Heated Barrel
- Cooled Feed Throat
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Screw/Barrel Wear
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Barrel Alignment
- Consequences of Misalignment
- Alignment Techniques
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Feed Housing
- Temperature Control
- Cooling Channel Blockage
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Screw/Barrel Cleaning
- Pulling Screw
- Cleaning Screw/Barrel
- Measurements
- Breaker Plate/Screen Pack Installation
- Replacing Screw
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Instrumentation
- Sensor Calibration
- Heater Installation and Diagnostics
- Thermocouple Installation and Diagnostics
- Pressure Transducers
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Course Description (continued)
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Proper Operation Methods
- Start-up
- Normal Operation
- Shutdown
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Purging
- Material Types
- Purging Methods
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Troubleshooting Mechanical Problems
- Vibrations/Unusual Sounds
- High/Low Temperature
- Low/No Output
- Output Instabilities
- Excessive Pressure
- Vent Flow
- Plastic Leakage
Workshop: Extruder Operations & Maintenance
Books authored by Kirk Cantor:
Books authored by Chris Rauwendaal:
- Understanding Extrusion - suggested reading!
- Polymer Extrusion
- Troubleshooting the Extrusion Process
- SPC in Injection Molding and Extrusion
- Polymer Mixing
- Mixing in Polymer Processing
When ordering our books from Hanser Publications use the code RAU2014 for a 25% discount.
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