Manual Screen Changer (polymer filtration)
Manual screen changers are used in compounding, masterbatch, recycling, sheet extrusion, profile extrusion, pipe production, pipe coating, and biaxial orientation.
Function
- Production must be stopped prior to filter screen change
- Manually move clean filter screen into the melt flow position
- Production can be restarted after clean filter screen is moved into position
- Used filter screen then is cleaned and ready for use again when second filter screen requires changing
Features
- Suitable for low output extruders under 90 kg/hr
- One breaker plate in polymer melt flow during production
- Second filter plate has clean screen outside of the polymer melt flow
Benefits
- Protects gear pumps and fine extrusion die gaps from damage and dirt accumulation
- Good for low output extruders
Technical Data
Model |
Screen Area (cm²) |
kg/hr |
lbs/hr |
CM-50 |
8 |
50 |
110 |
CM-55 |
11 |
75 |
165 |
CM-65 |
13 |
80 |
175 |
CM-70 |
16 |
90 |
200 |
CM-100 |
35 |
130 |
285 |