It’s a workshop, not a conference! A unique facet of this program is that classroom sessions are supplemented by interactive “hands-on” extrusion demonstrations, as well as screw assembly, equipment cleaning and maintenance procedures.
Day 1- Tuesday, June 11, 2024 – classroom session
A partial list of topics, tailored to processing bioplastics, is as follows:
- Co-rotating and counterrotating 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, Coextrusion and lamination
- Process troubleshooting
- Twin screw extruder maintenance tips and procedures
In addition to Leistritz Extrusion, speakers from industry and academia will contribute to the program.
Day 2- Wednesday, June 12, 2024 – Hands-on session at The Polymers Center facilities
- Co-rotating, intermeshing twin screw extruders
- Devolatilization via extrusion: ambient, vacuum assist, multi-stage venting
- Feeding of pellets, powders, liquids and fibers
- Downstream addition of fillers and fibers in the twin screw process section
- Assembly, disassembly and cleaning twin screw elements
- Maintenance for screws, shafts and barrels
Cost: $900 prior to May 10th; $980 thereafter; space is limited on a first come basis
For the latest program details see: https://leistritz.technical-content.com/bioplastics-workshop/
Questions? Contact Gina Maiorelli, Marketing Assistant, ph: 908-685-2333 x610, em: gina@leistritz-extrusion.com
Leistritz Extrusion has manufacturing and process laboratories in Europe, Asia and North America to support twin screw extruder installations with screw diameters from 12 to 260 mm for a myriad extrusion systems that are used in various industries and many diverse applications.
