公开(公告)号：US20170239843A9

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：US14294788

申请日：2014-06-03

Applicant: Gala Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Duane A. BOOTHE ,  J. Wayne MARTIN ,  Roger B. WRIGHT

IPC: B29B9/06 ,  B29B9/12 ,  B29B13/04 ,  B29B9/10

CPC classification number: B29B9/065 ,  B29B9/10 ,  B29B9/12 ,  B29B9/16 ,  B29B13/04 ,  B29B2009/165 ,  B29C47/0011 ,  B29C47/364 ,  B29C47/369 ,  B29C47/788 ,  B29C47/825 ,  B29C47/8815 ,  B29C47/8895 ,  B29K2101/12 ,  B29K2105/0005 ,  B29K2105/0094 ,  B29K2105/0097

Abstract: An apparatus and process to maintain control of the temperature of low-melting compounds, high melt flow polymers, and thermally sensitive materials for the pelletization of such materials. The addition of a cooling extruder, and a second melt cooler if desired, in advance of the die plate provides for regulation of the thermal, shear, and rheological characteristics of narrow melting-range materials and polymeric mixtures, formulations, dispersions or solutions. The apparatus and process can then be highly regulated to produce consistent, uniform pellets of low moisture content for these otherwise difficult materials to pelletize.

公开(公告)号：US20150021807A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US14294788

申请日：2014-06-03

Applicant: Gala Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Duane A. BOOTHE ,  J. Wayne MARTIN ,  Roger B. WRIGHT

IPC: B29B9/06 ,  B29B9/12 ,  B29B13/04 ,  B29B9/10

CPC classification number: B29B9/065 ,  B29B9/10 ,  B29B9/12 ,  B29B9/16 ,  B29B13/04 ,  B29B2009/165 ,  B29C48/04 ,  B29C48/37 ,  B29C48/39 ,  B29C48/797 ,  B29C48/834 ,  B29C48/911 ,  B29C48/919 ,  B29K2101/12 ,  B29K2105/0005 ,  B29K2105/0094 ,  B29K2105/0097

Abstract: An apparatus and process to maintain control of the temperature of low-melting compounds, high melt flow polymers, and thermally sensitive materials for the pelletization of such materials. The addition of a cooling extruder, and a second melt cooler if desired, in advance of the die plate provides for regulation of the thermal, shear, and rheological characteristics of narrow melting-range materials and polymeric mixtures, formulations, dispersions or solutions. The apparatus and process can then be highly regulated to produce consistent, uniform pellets of low moisture content for these otherwise difficult materials to pelletize.

Abstract translation: 用于保持低熔点化合物，高熔体流动聚合物和用于造粒这种材料的热敏材料的温度控制的装置和方法。 如果需要，在模板之前加入冷却挤出机和第二熔体冷却器提供了对窄熔点范围材料和聚合物混合物，配方，分散体或溶液的热，剪切和流变特性的调节。 然后可以对该装置和方法进行高度调节，以产生一致的，均匀的低含水量的颗粒，以便这些其他难处理的材料进行造粒。

公开(公告)号：US20150135547A9

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US13749530

申请日：2013-01-24

Applicant: GALA INDUSTRIES, INC.

Inventor： Michael ELOO ,  Roger B. WRIGHT ,  Robert G. MANN

IPC: F26B1/00

CPC classification number: F26B1/00 ,  F26B11/0404 ,  F26B17/008 ,  F26B17/105

Abstract: A method and apparatus for underwater pelletizing and subsequent drying of crystallizing polymers to crystallize the polymer pellets with out subsequent heating is shown in FIG. 5. High velocity air or other inert gas is injected into the water and pellet slurry line (120) toward the dryer near the pelletizer exit (102) at a flow rate from about 100 to about 175 m3/hour, or more. Such high-speed air movement forms a vapor mist with the water and significantly increases th speed of the pellets into and out of the dryer such that the polymer pellets leave the dryer with sufficient latent heat to cause self-crystallization within the pellets. A valve mechanism in the slurry line (150) after the gas injection further regulates the pellet residence time and a vibrating conveyor after the dryer helps the pellets to achieve the desired level of crystallinity and to avoid agglomeration.

Abstract translation: 用于水下造粒和随后干燥结晶聚合物以在随后加热之后结晶聚合物颗粒的方法和装置示于图1中。 高速空气或其它惰性气体以约100至约175m 3 /小时或更高的流速向造粒机出口（102）附近的水和颗粒浆料管线（120）朝向干燥器注入。 这种高速空气运动与水形成蒸汽雾，并且显着地提高了颗粒进出干燥器的速度，使得聚合物颗粒离开干燥器具有足够的潜热以在颗粒内引起自结晶。 在气体注入之后的浆液管线（150）中的阀机构进一步调节颗粒停留时间，并且干燥器之后的振动输送机帮助颗粒达到期望的结晶度并避免结块。

公开(公告)号：US20140202019A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US13749530

申请日：2013-01-24

Applicant: GALA INDUSTRIES, INC.

Inventor： Michael ELOO ,  Roger B. WRIGHT ,  Robert G. MANN

IPC: F26B1/00

CPC classification number: F26B1/00 ,  F26B11/0404 ,  F26B17/008 ,  F26B17/105

Abstract: A method and apparatus for underwater pelletizing and subsequent drying of crystallizing polymers to crystallize the polymer pellets with out subsequent heating is shown in FIG. 5. High velocity air or other inert gas is injected into the water and pellet slurry line (120) toward the dryer near the pelletizer exit (102) at a flow rate from about 100 to about 175 m3/hour, or more. Such high-speed air movement forms a vapor mist with the water and significantly increases th speed of the pellets into and out of the dryer such that the polymer pellets leave the dryer with sufficient latent heat to cause self-crystallization within the pellets. A valve mechanism in the slurry line (150) after the gas injection further regulates the pellet residence time and a vibrating conveyor after the dryer helps the pellets to achieve the desired level of crystallinity and to avoid agglomeration.

Abstract translation: 用于水下造粒和随后干燥结晶聚合物以在随后的加热之后使聚合物颗粒结晶的方法和装置如图1所示。 高速空气或其它惰性气体以约100至约175m 3 /小时或更高的流速向造粒机出口（102）附近的水和颗粒浆料管线（120）朝向干燥器注入。 这种高速空气运动与水形成蒸汽雾，并且显着地提高了颗粒进出干燥器的速度，使得聚合物颗粒离开干燥器具有足够的潜热以在颗粒内引起自结晶。 在气体注入之后的浆液管线（150）中的阀机构进一步调节颗粒停留时间，并且干燥器之后的振动输送机帮助颗粒达到期望的结晶度并避免结块。

公开(公告)号：US20140001669A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13668421

申请日：2012-11-05

Applicant: Gala Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Duane A. BOOTHE ,  J. Wayne MARTIN ,  Roger B. WRIGHT

IPC: B29B9/06

CPC classification number: B29B9/065 ,  B29B9/10 ,  B29B9/12 ,  B29B9/16 ,  B29B13/04 ,  B29B2009/165 ,  B29C48/04 ,  B29C48/37 ,  B29C48/39 ,  B29C48/797 ,  B29C48/834 ,  B29C48/911 ,  B29C48/919 ,  B29K2101/12 ,  B29K2105/0005 ,  B29K2105/0094 ,  B29K2105/0097

Abstract: An apparatus and process to maintain control of the temperature of low-melting compounds, high melt flow polymers, and thermally sensitive materials for the pelletization of such materials. The addition of a cooling extruder, and a second melt cooler if desired, in advance of the die plate provides for regulation of the thermal, shear, and rheological characteristics of narrow melting-range materials and polymeric mixtures, formulations, dispersions or solutions. The apparatus and process can then be highly regulated to produce consistent, uniform pellets of low moisture content for these otherwise difficult materials to pelletize.

Abstract translation: 用于保持低熔点化合物，高熔体流动聚合物和用于造粒这种材料的热敏材料的温度控制的装置和方法。 如果需要，在模板之前加入冷却挤出机和第二熔体冷却器提供了对窄熔点范围材料和聚合物混合物，配方，分散体或溶液的热，剪切和流变特性的调节。 然后可以对该装置和方法进行高度调节，以产生一致的，均匀的低含水量的颗粒，以便这些其他难处理的材料进行造粒。