This page shows the process of a typical start-up of an EUP (ECON Underwater Pelletizer).
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Start-Up Part 1: Preperation
- Adjust height of EUP to extruder
- Connect EUP to extruder (C-clamp)
- Check control cabinet and fuses
- Connect water hoses
- Fill water tank
- Check screens and dryer
- Check knives and knife carrier
Start-Up Part 2: Initial Operation
Start-Up Part 2: Initial Operation
- Initial Start-Up
- Heat up EUP
- Check diverter valve
- Check rotation direction of motors
- Grind knife carrier
Start-Up Part 3: Production
- (First) Production of pellets
- Start and Stop in automatic mode
- Start and Stop in manual mode
- (Re-)Start in manual mode after Emergency-Stop
- Shut-down and securing EUP
Start-Up Part 4: Knives and die plate unit
Start-Up Part 4: Knives and die plate unit
- Use grinding device
- Grind die plate using online grinder