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Method for extruding linear polyolefin materials having high viscosities

US4321229A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 1980
Grant dateMar 23, 1982
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2023/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method is disclosed for the extrusion of low-density linear polyolefin materials having high viscosities, wherein such materials are continuously fed to and through a rotary extruder having feeding, transition and metering sections which comprises employing, in the extruder screw forming such sections in cooperation with the cylindrical interior of the extruder housing, opened leading edges for the screw flights of said sections; and gall-resistant coated surfaces on the screw flights of said sections.

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