Extrusion Processing Guide for Bayer Polycarbonates and Polycarbonate Alloys
One common method for forming plastics into various profiles is extrusion. In extrusion of plastics, raw polymer resins are forced through a die into continuous lengths of flat sheets or profiles with uniform cross sections. Bayer MaterialScience (referred to as “Bayer” or “BMS”) extrusion resins are used in a variety of consumer applications, recreational vehicles, truck caps, spas, tractors, heavy trucks, buses, signs, and mobile homes. Specific applications include profile trim parts, interior and exterior components, housings, and fairings.
This guide, prepared by application engineers at BMS, contains specific information about using Bayer’s resins for extrusion processes. It is divided into three main sections, one for each extrusion type covered:
Each section offers additional information:- An overview of the Bayer product grades recommended for the extrusion type.
- A discussion of the extruder equipment needed to process the resins.
- Processing parameters you can use as a guide for setting up your extrusion line using Bayer products.
- The wide range of grades available means you’ll have no trouble finding the right resin for your application.
- High-quality resins produced by BMS lend themselves to efficient and cost-effective processing and a superior final product.
- Many of the resins produced by BMS are ISO certified.
When you use resins from BMS, you also have access to a team of engineers who are experienced in the field and available for questions about your specific extrusion application.
If you have any questions about using Bayer resins for extrusion processes, you can reach the technical team at BMS using the Contact form.
