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Method and apparatus for improved solids conveying in plasticating extruders

US4309115A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 14, 1980
Grant dateJan 5, 1982
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 14, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C48/507
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Method and apparatus in which a selected coating is applied to specific surfaces within a plasticating extruder to change the coefficient of friction between the solids being conveyed in the extruder and the specific surfaces in such a way as to improve solids conveying and thereby increase the production effectiveness of the extruder.

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