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Casey H
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From:Sioux Falls, SD, USA
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posted May 08, 2006 01:01 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Casey H   Click Here to Email Casey H     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
We typically run high repro content in some of our blends.
We measure screw and barrel ware, and will change barrel and or screw to improve outputs (or both). But when the tolerances decrease the amount or repro I can put in the blends decreases. My total extruder output goes up as it should.
What should I be looking for in a screw to keep both up?
Thanks,

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the plastic surgeon
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posted May 08, 2006 01:37 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for the plastic surgeon     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
What are you melting and how high is a high amount of regrind?

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Casey H
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posted May 08, 2006 02:06 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Casey H   Click Here to Email Casey H     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
LDPE, Butene, Hexene, SHexend
Any were from 10% to 65%

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