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L/D & RC for PET

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narcisolopez Junior Member	posted 01-02-2002 12:04 PM Does anybody can help me with the special considerations for the screw & barrel to be use for PET? Thanks lopeznarciso@yahoo.com IP: Logged
admin2 Junior Member	posted 01-09-2002 07:24 PM PET melts at a fairly high temperature and therefore benefits from high compression designs (3:0 to 3.5:1). However, you will need to be careful with degradation which may or maynot be a significant concern based on your end product. IP: Logged
Wschrammel Junior Member	posted 08-22-2002 10:16 AM screw outside diameter must be larger than for standard thermoplastics.chrome plating will be advantageous. w.s. quote: Originally posted by narcisolopez: Does anybody can help me with the special considerations for the screw & barrel to be use for PET? Thanks lopeznarciso@yahoo.com IP: Logged

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