The influence of extruder geometry in the production of homogeneous cellular plastic insulation

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An experiment involving expanded polypropylene insulation for cable conductor is described. Faults detected on the extrusion line were the result of a seam of relatively solid material containing large air cells. After investigation the seams were concluded to be formed by poorly nucleated plastic flowing from dead spots in the crosshead of the extruder. The development of a crosshead flowpath which provided the solution to this problem is described.

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Description

An experiment involving expanded polypropylene insulation for cable conductor is described. Faults detected on the extrusion line were the result of a seam of relatively solid material containing large air cells. After investigation the seams were concluded to be formed by poorly nucleated plastic flowing from dead spots in the crosshead of the extruder. The development of a crosshead flowpath which provided the solution to this problem is described.

Additional information

Author(s)

Bauer, E.O., Bell Telephone Labs, Inc., Fox, P.E.

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire & Wire Products37(3): 359-260, 362, 395-396

Year

1962