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The Polymers Center is proud to partner with a wide range of companies who help us achieve our mission to increase knowledge, provide technical support, and develop emerging technologies in the polymers industry. From injection molding training, to materials testing and robotics, our partners help us showcase the latest and greatest technology the industry has to offer.
Leistritz Bioplastics Twin Screw Workshop
Course Details
Instructor: Leistritz Staff
Hours of Instructions:
Course Prerequisite: None
Date: June 11-12, 2024
Price: $900 before May 10, $980 after
Leistritz Extrusion is hosting a Bioplastics Twin-Screw Extrusion Workshop at The Polymers Center. Classroom sessions conducted by Leistritz staff will be supplemented by interactive extrusion system demonstrations, as well as screw assembly, equipment cleaning, and maintenance procedures.
Bioplastic and natural-fiber formulations are heat and shear sensitive, and often require multi-stage venting. On the first day, topics tailored specifically to processing bioplastics will be discussed. This will be followed on day two with hands-on demonstrations at The Polymers Center lab illustrating some of those issues. The topics include:
- Co-rotating and counter-rotating twin-screw extrusion technology;
- techniques for dispersive and/or distributive mixing (with minimization of heat/shear);
- sequencing of multi-stage process operations;
- devolatilization process techniques and practices;
- scale-up of the twin-screw extrusion process;
- feeders and material handling for pellets, powders, and liquids;
- gear pumps and screen changers;
- pelletizing (strand cut, water ring, and underwater);
- direct extrusion for sheet, film, fibers, and profiles;
- reactive processing;
- foaming of bioplastics;
- co-extrusion;
- process troubleshooting;
- twin-screw extruder maintenance tips and procedures;
- control and monitoring options.
Location
Polymers Center
8900 Research Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 602-4100
Dress Code
Business casual
Polo or button down shirt
Long pants
Closed toe shoes, no heels
Lab Etiquette
No drinks, food or gum
No tobacco or vaping devices
Safety glasses must be worn
