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Extrusion system and process for minimizing color change times in extrusion of thermoplastics

US5980098A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateNov 5, 1997
Grant dateNov 9, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2105/0005
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An extrusion system includes a main extruder and a secondary injection extruder. Both extruders are connected via a three-way valve. The main extruder has a mixing section downstream of the junction point with the secondary injection extruder. An accelerated switch between molding masses with different colors can be made by switching the three way valve.

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