Extrusion Processing Guide: PS – Polystyrene

Processing Guide: PS – Polystyrene  Extruder: Single Screw with vacuum, plain feeding section pressure-relieved grooved feeding section (by increased screw pitch and channel depth)  Screw Design: Barrier Screw, 25 – 30 L/D  Compression Ratio: 2:1  Cylinder Temperatures: 150-220°C 302-428°F  Melt Temperature: 170-235°C 338-455°F  Pre-Drying: no  Calibration:    Miscellaneous:

Note: This is meant as a general guide. Please consult your material and machinery representative.

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