Extrusion Processes (Plastics) Course
This practical course equips you to handle plastic extrusion for PVC pipes and profiles. You'll learn all about equipment setup, screw designs, dies, cooling, haul-offs, SPC controls, troubleshooting common defects, safety procedures, maintenance, and cleaning. Boost your ability to maintain stable lines, reduce scrap, and produce top-quality products consistently every time.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain key skills to operate PVC pipe and profile extrusion lines confidently. Master equipment like screws and dies, cooling systems, vacuum sizing, haul-off, plus SPC monitoring, data logging, and fixing defects. Learn safe startups, shutdowns, cleaning, maintenance, and housekeeping to improve quality, cut waste, and ensure steady production.
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Develop skills
- Set up PVC extrusion fast: adjust temperatures, die gaps, and haul-off for pipes that meet specs.
- Control processes well: apply SPC, gauges, and alarms to keep extrusion steady and reliable.
- Fix defects quickly: solve warpage, colour changes, and wall thickness issues right on the line.
- Master equipment fully: operate screws, dies, cooling, and haul-off for smooth PVC production.
- Ensure safety and upkeep: use lockout-tagout, PPE, and cleaning routines to minimise downtime and waste.
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