The document describes a Hydraulic Screen Changer (HSC) that offers quick screen changes for polymer filtration processes. The HSC uses a two-position slide plate to rapidly move screen packs in and out of the melt stream in under a second. It features a patented pressure-activated sealing system that provides a leak-free seal and long service life without maintenance. The HSC is suitable for applications in film, sheet, pipe production and other processes that require occasional screen changes.
The document describes a Hydraulic Screen Changer (HSC) that offers quick screen changes for polymer filtration processes. The HSC uses a two-position slide plate to rapidly move screen packs in and out of the melt stream in under a second. It features a patented pressure-activated sealing system that provides a leak-free seal and long service life without maintenance. The HSC is suitable for applications in film, sheet, pipe production and other processes that require occasional screen changes.
The document describes a Hydraulic Screen Changer (HSC) that offers quick screen changes for polymer filtration processes. The HSC uses a two-position slide plate to rapidly move screen packs in and out of the melt stream in under a second. It features a patented pressure-activated sealing system that provides a leak-free seal and long service life without maintenance. The HSC is suitable for applications in film, sheet, pipe production and other processes that require occasional screen changes.
The document describes a Hydraulic Screen Changer (HSC) that offers quick screen changes for polymer filtration processes. The HSC uses a two-position slide plate to rapidly move screen packs in and out of the melt stream in under a second. It features a patented pressure-activated sealing system that provides a leak-free seal and long service life without maintenance. The HSC is suitable for applications in film, sheet, pipe production and other processes that require occasional screen changes.
Hydraulic Slide Plate Screen Changers (HSC) offer quick-change polymer Features filtration for processes that tolerate a momentary disruption. Ideally suited to occasional screen changes, the HSC also handles bursts of contami- • Patented, leak-free pressure-activated sealing system nation, accommodating rapid screen changes until contamination levels return to normal. Common applications include film, sheet, corrugated • Oversized screen packs for low restriction / longer run times pipe, pelletizing, reclaim, and a host of others. • Screen changes in under a second • Extruder screw pull-through The design uses a two-position reciprocating slide plate to rapidly move • Low residence time screen packs in and out of the melt stream. Inlet volume reduction and material velocity are optimized through a streamlined bore that accommo- • Removeable downstream reducer bushing dates a feed screw extension. A removable downstream bushing provides • Electrically interlocked guards customized flow transition and accommodates screw pull-through. • Maximum open-area breaker plates
The heart of the system is PSI’s patented, life-time warrantied
• Heater leads protected from melt drool
pressure-activated sealing system. Seal activation is by an expandable
steel pressure ring that instantly reacts to changes in head pressure and never wears out. The no-maintenance design provides an exceptionally long service life and never requires operator adjustment. Hydraulic Screen Changer (HSC) Options Technical • Application-specific materials of construction Specifications Standard
• Chrome or nickel plating Bolt-thru connections HSC-25 - HSC-65
• Three (3) zone for smaller units Bolt-on connections HSC-80 - HSC-150 (HSC-25 through HSC-45) • Special voltage heaters Operating Temperature Up to 650°F (343°C) • Hydraulic cylinder proximity sensors Max. Inlet Pressure HSC-25 - HSC-80 10,000 PSI (690 bar) • Internal fluid heat/cool • Special seals for extrusion coating – Max. Inlet Pressure HSC-100 - HSC-150 5,000 PSI (345 bar)
high heat/low viscosity Max. Differential Pressure 3,000 PSI (207 bar) • Vertical mount (up to HSC-65) • Solenoid control valve voltage 110V (optional 24V) High temperature to 850°F [454°C] • Special design breaker plates to
decrease delta pressure Max. Max. Screen Screen Zone Heater Weight
• Throughput* Clearance Diameter Area kW ` Co-extrusion check valve to prevent Bore Diam.
material backflow during screen change
• Model lbs/hr kg/hr inch mm inch mm in2 cm2 Body Plate lb kg Expanded (foamed) polymers package • Hydraulic Power Unit manifold for HSC-25 600 227 2.55 64.8 2.878 73 6.5 41.9 1 (opt 3) 2.6 0.6 270 123
PSI-Polymer Systems, Inc. www.psi-polymersystems.com PSI-Polymer Systems Europe, GmbH 1703 Pineview Street SE [email protected] Egerten 3 Conover, NC 28613 [email protected] DE 74388 Talheim, Germany United States Ph: USA 1.828.468.2600 HTS code: 8477900020
