Extrusion Processes (Plastics) Course
4.1/5
This course equips you with hands-on knowledge for plastics extrusion, focusing on PVC pipe and profile lines. You will master equipment handling, precise setups, statistical process control, troubleshooting common defects, and safety protocols. These skills help maintain stable operations, reduce scrap rates, and produce high-quality extruded products consistently.

4.1 in the evaluation
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain key skills to operate PVC pipe and profile extrusion lines effectively. Cover equipment basics, screw and die design, cooling systems, vacuum sizing, haul-off operations, SPC monitoring, data logging, and defect fixes. Learn safe startups, shutdowns, cleaning, maintenance, and housekeeping to improve quality, minimize waste, and ensure steady production.
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Develop skills
- Set up PVC extrusion lines by adjusting temperatures, die gaps, and haul-off speeds to meet specifications.
- Apply process controls using SPC, gauges, and alarms to ensure stable and capable extrusion.
- Troubleshoot defects like warpage, color changes, and wall thickness issues quickly during production.
- Operate extrusion equipment including screws, dies, cooling, and haul-off for efficient PVC lines.
- Perform maintenance and safety tasks with LOTO, PPE, and cleaning to reduce downtime and scrap.
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