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AXIAL FLOW HEAD [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1998-07-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spider head
1, record 1, English, spider%20head
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- axial flow head 2, record 1, English, axial%20flow%20head
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The extrusion head used in blow molding is one of three basic styles : the spider or axial flow head, the side feed or radial flow head, and the accumulator head. In the simplest form of the spider or axial flow head, a central torpedo is positioned in the melt flow path supported generally by two spider legs. The smooth and direct path with little or no place for material to hang up and degrade makes this head ideal for PVC resin. Cross-sectional areas of the melt flow path from the extruder, over the torpedo, and over the spider legs are carefully balanced to ensure an even and consistent pressure and flow. 2, record 1, English, - spider%20head
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tête à ailettes de centrage de la torpille
1, record 1, French, t%C3%AAte%20%C3%A0%20ailettes%20de%20centrage%20de%20la%20torpille
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tête d'équerre pour PVC 2, record 1, French, t%C3%AAte%20d%27%C3%A9querre%20pour%20PVC
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-07-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- side feed head
1, record 2, English, side%20feed%20head
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- radial flow head 2, record 2, English, radial%20flow%20head
correct
- side fed head 3, record 2, English, side%20fed%20head
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The extrusion head used in blow molding is one of three basic styles : the spider or axial flow head, the side feed or radial flow head, and the accumulator head.... The side feed or radial flow head is a design most often used for polyethylene. Melt enters the head from the side, divides around the mandrel, and rewelds. As the melt moves downward, it enters the pressure ring area, creating a tremendous back pressure that helps ensure the resin reweld. The head is used for its simplicity and ruggedness, but has the disadvantage of relatively long color changes. 2, record 2, English, - side%20feed%20head
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tête d'alimentation latérale
1, record 2, French, t%C3%AAte%20d%27alimentation%20lat%C3%A9rale
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tête d'équerre pour PE 2, record 2, French, t%C3%AAte%20d%27%C3%A9querre%20pour%20PE
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- tête d'équerre pour polyéthylène
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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