Extrusion

Extrusion Barrel


The pressure inside the extruder barrel during the extrusion process is high, typically ranging between 1,000 and 15,000 psi. Excessive build-up of pressure could rupture the barrel and lead to major machine malfunction, costly downtime and operator safety issues. To protect the extruder barrel from over-pressurization, rupture disks (extrusion burst plugs) from ZOOK can be installed at (or near) the die end of the barrel.

Bulk Storage


Plastic pellets are the raw material used in the extrusion and thermoplastic blow molding processes. Typically stored in silos, the combination of dust vapors and static build up from pneumatic pellet transfer can create a hazardous condition. Rupture disks and vent panels from ZOOK provide relief from over-pressurization of the silo should ignition occur.

Applications


There are many other pressure relief applications we provide to the Extrusion Industry. Please contact ZOOK for applications not listed.
Recommended Products Extrusion Barrel Bulk Storage
Reverse Acting Disks RA4 RA6 RA8 RAX
Forward Acting Disks ARD D FAX FDZ PB
Welded Solutions
Graphite Disks Mono Duplex FS Inverted
Ultra-Low & Bi-Directional Disks Z-VAC/Z-POS
Extrusion Burst Plugs
Burst Sensors & Indicators
Explosion Vents
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