Extruder Operation and Control – Single Screw

Extruder Operation and Control – Single Screw

 Goals of this Course:

This program uses state-of-the art animation technology to teach the fundamentals of single screw technology, including parts and operation, plastics used for extrusion, extruder controls, safety procedures, troubleshooting and more.

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  • Description:

     Goals of this Course:

    This program uses state-of-the art animation technology to teach the fundamentals of single screw technology, including parts and operation, plastics used for extrusion, extruder controls, safety procedures, troubleshooting and more.

  • Lessons Included:

    • Lesson 1: The Single Screw Extruder: Parts and Operation
    • Lesson 2: The Structure of Plastic Raw Materials
    • Lesson 3: The Characteristics of Plastics for Extrusion
    • Lesson 4: Effects of Pressure, Temperature and Flow
    • Lesson 5: Optimizing Extruder Controls – Part 1
    • Lesson 6: Optimizing Extruder Controls – Part 2
    • Lesson 7: Safety, Pre-Start and Start-Up Procedures
    • Lesson 8: Steady-State Operation, Shutdown and Maintenance Procedures
    • Lesson 9: Single Screw Extruder Troubleshooting