Q: What is a plastic extruder?
A: A plastic extruder is a device used to heat, melt and mold plastic raw materials into continuous profiles through a mold. It is widely used in the production of pipes, plates, films and other products.
Q: What is the working principle of a plastic extruder?
A: It feeds plastic particles into a heating barrel through the rotation of the screw. The plastic melts at high temperature, then is extruded through a mold and then cooled to form the final product.
Q: What types of plastic extruders are there?
A: They are mainly divided into single-screw extruders, twin-screw extruders and multi-screw extruders. Different types are selected according to production needs.
Q: How to maintain a plastic extruder?
A: Clean the screw and mold regularly, check the heating system and transmission parts, and ensure that the equipment is well lubricated to extend its service life.
Q: What materials can a plastic extruder handle?
A: It can handle a variety of thermoplastics such as PE, PP, PVC, ABS, etc., depending on the equipment configuration and mold design.