Plastic Industry Terms
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| Term | Definition |
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| Extruder, Compounding |
The basic functions of a compounding extruder are to melt the polymer and evenly disperse and distribute additives or fillers to meet the specifications of the end product. Large-scale compounding is done on either single-or twin-screw extruders. Single screws are used for basic operations where little variation in material formulation and viscosity is expected. Twin-screw compounders offer better mixing characteristics. |