Melt Pressure

Melt pressure control improves the quality and uniformity of extruded products, reducing the instance of defects and imperfections. This both maximises quality control and improves efficiency, since fewer defective products means less wastage of time and resources. Melt pressure control can also make the extrusion process safer. Pressure control provides a means of monitoring and stabilising pressure, reducing the risk of overpressure and consequent damage. Additionally, melt pressure control can also extend the life of extruder components by reducing wear caused by inconsistent pressures.

Melt pressure control is therefore crucial to:

• Maximising quality control.
• Increasing efficiency.
• Reducing waste.
• Ensuring safety.
• Minimising wear on extruder components.

The key components needed to establish a melt pressure control system are transducers, controllers and indicators.