Working with PVC: 4 key Requirements for Screws and Plasticizing Barrels
When working with PVC, whether in injection molding or extrusion, screws and plasticizing barrels must have specific features to prevent material degradation and ensure efficient processing. Compared to other polymers, PVC requires special considerations due to its thermal sensitivity and tendency to release hydrochloric acid (HCl) during processing. Special requirements for screws and barrels used […]
