EXTRU - The reliable extrusion gear pump The EXTRU is mainly used in conjunction with extruders or kneaders. It reduces the natural pulsation and irregular conveyance, particularly in single-screw extruders, added to which, the build up of pressure in the gear pump is more efficient in comparison to the extruder. Because of this, less energy or heat is transferred into the polymer and the product is conveyed in a gentler manner. The EXTRU is indispensable for the manufacture of precision films or micro granulate. The robust construction and low wear materials make the EXTRU indispensable for extrusions. Special versions are available for conveying natural rubber and soft PVC. The WITTE quick colour change version lends itself particularly to master batch applications with frequent changes of colour. In order to prevent the pump's drive shaft from being driven/pushed out of the housing when there is a high pressure on the suction side (extruder conveying pressure), the drive shaft must be relieved. It protrudes from both sides of the housing and is sealed, so that atmospheric pressure predominates on both sides of the drive shaft. The shaft is thus relieved. Technical Features Housing Heat resistant carbon steel, e.g. 1.6582 · rust-free stainless steel 1.4313 · with optional coating Gears Tool steel · nitrated steel · special steel · with optional surface coating · helical gearing · herringbone gearing (for extremely low-pulsation conveyance) Friction Bearings Tool steel · NiAg (nickel-silver) · Al-bronze · special materials · with optional surface coating Shaft Seal Viscoseal · stuffing box Heating Systems Electrically, by means of heating cartridges · optional cover heating Operating Parameters Viscosity up to 40000 Pas Temperature up to 400°C (752°F) Inlet pressure Up to max. 120 bar (1740 psig) Differential Pressure Up to 250 bar (3625 psig) · special models also available for higher pressure differentials The values listed are maximum values and must not coincide under certain circumstances. Pump Sizes From 22/22 (4.7 cm3/U - 10 kg/h) up to 280/280 (12000 cm3/U). Intermediate sizes, with narrower gear wheels for higher differential pressure, are possible, e.g. 140/90 (690 cm3/U).