The 150mm 16D/20D rubber extruder machine is designed for larger-scale production needs. With a 150mm die diameter, it is capable of handling larger extrusion profiles, making it suitable for applications such as large pipe production, automotive parts, and heavy-duty profiles. The 16D/20D aspect ratio indicates the length of the die land, which is crucial for the quality of the extrusion. A longer dieland provides better control over the flow of the material, to a more uniform and precise extrusion.
The extrusion process involves melting the rubber or plastic material and forcing it through a die with a specific profile shape. The extrudate then cools and solidifies into the desired shape. The extrusion machine would include several key components:
- Feed Section: Where the raw material is fed into the machine.
- Screw: A long, helical component that rotates to melt and transport the material.
- Heating/Cooling System: To control the temperature of the material during the process.
- Die : The part where the material is forced through to take the desired shape.
- Calibrator: A series of rollers or a water bath that cools and shapes the extrudate.
- Take-off Unit: To pull the extrudate away from the die and control its speed.
- Cutting or Winding Unit: To cut the extrudate into specific lengths or wind it onto a spool.