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Method and device for extrusion of hollow pellets

US8834760B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2009
Grant dateSep 16, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2105/251
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Described herein are extrusion processes to produce hollow pellets. Also disclosed are pelletizer devices that can be used to produce the hollow pellets. The processes and devices make use of an extrusion die having a die orifice and an insert that is placed in the die orifice to produce the hollow pellets.

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