Silicone
| Processing Guide: | Silicone |
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| Extruder: | Single screw with attached feeding roll in the intake area. No vacuum required. |
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| Screw Design: | Single flight screw with diminishing pitch. 10-12:1 L/D. Deep flight transport screw. |
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| Compression Ratio: | typical 1.5 : 1 |
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| Cylinder Temperatures: | Barrel should not exceed 50°C (less in some applications). Cooling water required. |
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| Melt Temperature: | Extruded at room temperature. |
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| Pre-Drying: | Not required. |
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| Calibration: | Not required. |
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| Miscellaneous: | 60-120 mesh stainless steel screen. Extrudate cured by HAV, salt bath or steam. |
| Note: This is meant as a general guide. Please consult your material and machinery representative. |