Vacuum Stuffer/Side Feeder Combination Unit

摘要

Entek, Lebanon, Ore., has introduced a vacuum-stuffer/side-feeder combination unit specifically for use with its line of QC~3 (quick-change, quick-clean, quality-control) corotating twin-screw extruders. The unit has numerous features that allow for easier operation and faster service than traditional vacuum stuffers and side feeders. The stuffer barrel can stay mounted to the extruder while the rest of the unit is pulled out for cleaning. This means the barrel can be cleaned in place, with the screws exposed for easier cleaning. It can be used as a vacuum stuffer or a side feeder, switching only cooling and vacuum hoses to change configuration.