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Polymer underwater pelletizer apparatus and process incorporating same

US7226553B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 2004
Grant dateJun 5, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2995/0013
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Underwater melt pelletizer dies which have a highly thermally conductive pathway from their heating source to the vicinity of the polymer exit end of their die holes and have a thermally insulating material at that end of their die holes have improved operability and can pelletize thermoplastics which are otherwise difficult or impossible to pelletize with such an apparatus.

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