Extrusion Processes (Plastics) Course
This practical course equips you with key knowledge for running PVC pipe and profile extrusion lines effectively. You'll learn about extrusion equipment, screw design, dies, cooling, vacuum sizing, haul-off setup, SPC-based process control, data logging, defect troubleshooting, safe operations, maintenance, and housekeeping. Boost line stability, cut scrap, enhance quality, and produce consistent high-quality extruded products.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain essential skills to confidently operate PVC pipe and profile extrusion lines. Master equipment including screws, dies, cooling systems, vacuum sizing, and haul-off. Learn SPC monitoring, data logging, defect troubleshooting, safe start-up, shutdown, cleaning, maintenance, and housekeeping to improve quality, reduce waste, and ensure stable production.
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Develop skills
- Set up PVC extrusion by adjusting temperatures, die gap, and haul-off for pipes meeting specifications.
- Apply process control using SPC, gauges, and alarms to maintain stable and capable extrusion.
- Troubleshoot defects like warpage, colour shifts, and wall thickness variations quickly during production.
- Operate equipment including screws, dies, cooling, and haul-off for efficient PVC extrusion lines.
- Implement maintenance and safety protocols with LOTO, PPE, and cleaning to minimise downtime and scrap.
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