Maximum Extrusion Efficiency Through Clean Breaker Plates

Precision Cleaning Solutions by SCHWING Technologies.

In the plastics processing industry, the smallest components often determine the overall efficiency of a plant. Breaker plates play a key role here: they support screen packs, stabilize the melt flow, and ensure the necessary backpressure in the extruder. However, cleaning these precisely drilled components poses challenges for processors. SCHWING Technologies offers pioneering solutions for this purpose.

Precision in the Melt Flow 

In modern extrusion lines, breaker plates are essential for converting the rotating plastic melt into a laminar flow. The load increases particularly when using recyclates: residues and additives clog the fine holes more quickly, which increases pressure loss and jeopardizes product quality. 

Expert Quote on Process Reliability 

"A breaker plate is far more than just a perforated disc – it is a precision tool. Only a residue-free plate guarantees a homogeneous melt and prevents costly production interruptions," explains Virgilio Perez Guembe, Head of Sales from SCHWING Technologies. "Our thermal processes are calibrated to remove even the most stubborn polymers from the finest channels while leaving the grain structure of the steel absolutely untouched."

Value Retention through Thermal Cleaning 

To maximize the service life of these components, SCHWING relies on processes such as vacuum pyrolysis (VACUCLEAN) and fluidized bed cleaning (INNOVACLEAN). These guarantee: 

• Hardware Protection: No thermal stress or loss of hardness.
• Residue-free Cleanliness: Complete removal of polymer residues.
• Sustainability: Environmentally friendly process thanks to integrated exhaust air purification.

About SCHWING Technologies 

SCHWING Technologies GmbH has been a global technology leader in high-temperature systems for thermal cleaning and material enhancement for almost 60 years. The owner managed company, headquartered in Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany, develops and manufactures its systems in Germany and serves around 2,500 customers worldwide from industries including plastics, chemicals and automotive.