
The “Culprits” Behind PVC Screw Breakage and Countermeasures
In the PVC extrusion industry, screw breakage is a common issue that severely impacts production efficiency and product quality. Screw breakage is typically categorized into normal wear breakage and abnormal breakage. Below is an analysis of the causes of these two types of breakage and preventive measures: 1.Screw Processing and Materials **Material Selection** – Barrel Material: Commonly used materials include Cr12MoV (SKD61 alloy steel) and 38CrMoAlA. – Screw Material: 38CrMoAlA is typically chosen. **Heat Treatment Process** – Barrel: Tempering is