Start-Up

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

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

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