A solution to extruder screw wear in the wire and cable industry

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This paper deals with the causes and consequences of screw wear along with an in-depth study of one solution to the problem. Adhesive and abrasive wear to extruder screws, effects of wear, and common remedies are examined. The detonation gun is profiled, with comparison tests of D-coated feed screws vs. screws hardfaced with nickle- or cobalt-base alloys.

Description

This paper deals with the causes and consequences of screw wear along with an in-depth study of one solution to the problem. Adhesive and abrasive wear to extruder screws, effects of wear, and common remedies are examined. The detonation gun is profiled, with comparison tests of D-coated feed screws vs. screws hardfaced with nickle- or cobalt-base alloys.

Additional information

Author(s)

Kimball, A.M.Union Carbide Corp., Rome Cable Corp., USA

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire Journal International15(5): 94-97 1982, Paper presented at WAI 51st Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA USA

Year

1982