Moisture control in plastics preceding extrusion for wire and cable

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Causes, measurement, tolerable limits, and control of moisture in polyethylene for extruded wire and cable sheathing are reviewed. Control involves dehumidified storage; drying in vacuum, tray, compartment, through circulation, or hopper dryers; and the devolatilizing of extruders.

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Causes, measurement, tolerable limits, and control of moisture in polyethylene for extruded wire and cable sheathing are reviewed. Control involves dehumidified storage; drying in vacuum, tray, compartment, through circulation, or hopper dryers; and the devolatilizing of extruders.

Additional information

Author(s)

Kruger, F.H., Western Electric Co., Inc.

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire & Wire Products35(11): 1544-1546, 1591, Paper presented at WAI 30th Annual Convention, Chicago, IL USA

Year

1960