Extrusion Processes (Plastics) Course
4.1/5
This course provides hands-on training in plastic extrusion for PVC pipe and profile production. Participants learn essential equipment operation, process setup, statistical process control, defect troubleshooting, safety protocols, and maintenance techniques. By course end, you will enhance line stability, reduce waste, and produce consistent high-quality extruded products reliably.

4.1 in rating
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This practical course on extrusion processes for plastics equips you with key skills to operate PVC pipe and profile lines effectively. You will cover extrusion equipment, screw design, dies, cooling systems, vacuum sizing, haul-off setup, SPC monitoring, data logging, and defect troubleshooting. Gain expertise in safe start-up, shutdown, cleaning, maintenance, and housekeeping to improve quality, minimise scrap, and maintain stable production lines.
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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 control using SPC, gauges, and alarms to ensure stable and capable extrusion operations.
- Troubleshoot common defects like warpage, colour changes, and wall thickness variations quickly during production.
- Master operation of screws, dies, cooling systems, and haul-off for efficient PVC extrusion lines.
- Implement maintenance, safety measures including LOTO and PPE, plus cleaning to reduce downtime and scrap.
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