Foam Grade PET

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Foam Grade PET
Cobitech and Cobifoam resins can be processed on
standard extrusion foaming lines with minor
modifications and addition of drying equipment.
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Foam Grade PET Extrusion Foaming Line Scheme
RECYCLING SECTION
ADDITIVATION SECTION
EDGE TRIMS AND SCRAPS SUCTION
DRYING SECTION
SEPARATION
MILLING - CUTTING UNIT
CUTTING
EXTRUSION FLAT DIE
TAKE - OFF
EXPANSION BOARD CALIBRATION
BLOWING AGENT ADDITION
EXTRUSION
COOLING
FINISHING
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Foam Grade PET Physical blowing agents applicable
BLOWING AGENTS HCFC 142b -n-hexane HCFC
22 -iso-pentane HFC 134A -n-heptane Blend
142b/22 N2 CO2
Extrusion Foaming Line Scheme
Warning there may be restrictions in the use of
some of the mentioned blowing agents. Please
follow the local legislation.
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Foam Grade PET Pilot Extrusion Foaming Line at
MG RD Centre of Rivalta