COMPOUNDING & REPROCESSING At A Glance RAM STUFFER EXTRUDER

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Overview: The Ram Stuffer Extruder is a specialized single screw extruder designed for light feed stocks. It features a throat opening 12 to 14 times larger than standard, a low attack angle for optimized feed, and a pneumatically-operated ram with a fully adjustable stroke cycle. The feed area is enhanced with grooves for improved performance.

Design Specifications: The extruder is available in various sizes, ranging from 3 ½ inches to 8 inches in diameter. Each size has specific dimensions and design parameters, including a consistent L/D ratio of 34:1 and a reduction ratio of 17:1. The standard drive size varies from 150 HP to 1,200 HP, depending on the model.

Performance Metrics: The extruder is capable of handling a maximum internal barrel pressure of 10,000 psi. It features multiple barrel zones, with the number of zones and kW per zone increasing with the size of the extruder. Production rates vary by material type, with PE film production ranging from 750 to 6,000 lbs./hour and PP film from 500 to 5,000 lbs./hour.

Durability: The thrust bearing average life is extensive, ranging from 421,000 hours to over 1,146,000 hours at 100 RPM and 5,000 PSI continuous operation, depending on the model size.

Contact Information: Davis-Standard, LLC is headquartered in Pawcatuck, CT, USA, with additional locations in the UK and China. Contact details for each location are provided for further inquiries.

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COMPOUNDING & REPROCESSING At A Glance RAM STUFFER EXTRUDER • Throat opening 12 to 14 times the size of standard throat openings • Low attack angle to maximize feed • Pneumatically-operated ram • Fully adjustable stoke cycle www.davis-standard.com The Ram Stuffer single screw extruder is specifically designed for light feed stocks. The feed throat features a pneumatic ram to “stuff” material into the screw. Feed area designed with grooves for enhanced performance. Not all guarding may be shown.

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