WENGER

BPV
BACK PRESSURE VALVE

processing tools
Innovative
for extrusion of petfoods and aquatic feeds
 Final product characteristics can be controlled by extruder die
restriction. WENGER has developed the revolutionary Back Pressure
Valve (BPV) to adjust die restriction while the extrusion system is
in operation.

The variable-opening BPV is mounted on the end of the extruder prior

to the final die. Specific Mechanical Energy (SME) and extrusion
Valve Position
Controls Pressure
pressure are process parameters controlled by valve positioning.

Achieve SME values of up to 150 kWh/t (200 hp/t) and extrusion

pressure of up to 140 bar (2100 psi) to control the following critical
product characteristics:

Bulk density range +/- 25%

Size and uniformity of cell structure
Starch gelatinization
Shape definition

An integral part of the BPV is a by-pass feature to divert product from

the die when service is performed on the die/knife assemblies and
during startup and shutdown.

An option on all new WENGER extruders, the BPV can be retrofitted on

most extruders. Contact Wenger for complete details.

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