KCH Continuous Hybrid Screen Changer In plastics extrusion, having the right screen changer for your material’s filtration requirements can make the difference between profit and loss. Parkinson Technologies’ line of Key Filters products offers custom engineered solutions and turnkey services to meet melt filtration needs for most thermoplastic materials. The new KCH joins the best features of the prior KC and KCN product lines delivering the same uniform continuous extrusion pressure, varying as little as ±20 psi. With hydraulic puller action, the KCH can react rapidly to disruptions caused by varying contaminant levels allowing for more flexibility with material supply. No process interruption translates into increased production and decreased scrap, bringing maximum efficiency to your extrusion operation. Standard Melt Filtration Process Extrusion Pressure Profile 2000 Key Filters KCH Continuous Process The KCH Continuous Hybrid Screen Changer offers a smoother more consistent pressure profile for a better product at a higher overall yield. Screen Changer Melt Filtration www.parkinsontechnologies.com

KCH Continuous Hybrid Screen Changer Standard Features • • • • • • • • • Standard, commercially available RDW screen Reliable water cooled screen seal design Less prone to screen tearing Accurate measurement of screen use Accurate control of extrusion pressure Wide range of applications Instant screen movement on command Does not depend on material properties for function Less maintenance; no heaters used for screen indexing Available Options • Automatic screen shear system • Custom bolt pattern for flange upstream and downstream adapters The standard KCH offers superior distribution of the polymer...