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Initial Process Recommendations

Solarkote® A Acrylic Capstock: Solarkote® H Acrylic Capstock:
Desiccant Predry 180°F (82°C), 4 hours 170°F (82°C), 4 hours
Melt Flow Rate "I" 1.7 g / 10 min 5.0 g / 10 min
Uphill Barrel Temps 440-500°F (230-260°C) 390-420°F (200-215°C)
Typical Die Temps 420-480°F (215-250°C) 400-420°F (205-215°C)
Coex Dies Feedblock or Multi-manifold Feedblock or Multi-manifold

For Single Screw Process:
1 or 2 stage vented 80-100 RPM
Min. L/D 20:1 20:1
Compression Ratio 1.8-3.2:1 1.8-3.2:1

For Twin Screw Process:
Lower Melts possible
Conical or parallel

For additional process support, please contact the Altuglas Internation PTC (Process Technology Cener)
at 800-217-3258.