Small-scale melt extrusion unit for the production of polypropylene/nylon filament, 1987. This small-scale melt extrusion unit was built by Dr E Dyson of Bradford University for teaching and demonstration purposes. Nylon and polypropylene filament samples can be produced in a range of sizes and densities by varying extrusion temperature, pressure and stretch. The piston in the heated extrusion cylinder containing the polymer granules or rod, is driven by a screw ram worked by a variable-speed motor.
Details
- Category:
- Textiles Machinery
- Object Number:
- 1987-288
- Measurements:
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overall: 1744 mm x 1339 mm x 637 mm,
- type:
- machines and synthetic fibres
- credit:
- Bradford University Research Ltd.
