TABLE OF CONTENTS

Feedblock Statistics

Section 1 — SAFETY
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Caution: Before Starting Up Your Die . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Important: Externally Grounding Your Die . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Section 2 — GENERAL INFORMATION

Feedblock Profiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Product Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Body Bolt Torquing Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Torque Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Feedblock Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Insert Removal (1SP2132) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Insert Installation (1SP2124) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Section 3 — START UP/OPERATION

Feedblock Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Section 4 — DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY
Feedblock Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Feedblock Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Section 5 — ELECTRICAL
OSHA and the National Electrical Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Die Heater Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Heater Removal Tool (1SP1772) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

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 911 Kurth Road

Statistics Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 USA

(P) 715-726-1201
(F) 715-726-2205

Customer: Tecnolaminas IBG C.A.

Customer Purchase Order 331-11

Number:
Feedblock Serial Number: 11-31340

Type of Feedblock: 2 Layer Ultraflow IV Feedblock

Special Features on Die: Ship with “AB” Inserts Installed

Metric
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 IMPORTANT
S AFETY N OTICE

WORKING AROUND PLASTIC EXTRUSION EQUIPMENT REQUIRES THE OPERATOR TO

USE CAUTION. ALWAYS USE PROPERLY TRAINED OPERATORS, TOOLS AND SAFETY
EQUIPMENT. CONSULT OPERATION MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

1. M A K E SURE DIE BODY HAS A GROUND WIRE ATTACHED BEFORE CONNECTING POWER. (S E E SAFETY SHEETS #2 IN
D I E O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L .)

2. T O AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE ANY WIRE COVERS, CONDUIT, OR PLUGS WHILE POWER IS
CONNECTED TO DIE.

3. N E V E R STAND IN FRONT OF THE EXIT OPENING OF A DIE WHILE IT IS HEATING UP OR DURING START-UP AS
MOLTEN MATERIAL MAY SPURT OUT. CAUTION: DIE, ADAPTORS, AND EXTRUSION BLOCKS MUST BE HEATED
SOAKED FOR SUFFICIENT TIME TO MELT ANY SOLIDIFIED MATERIAL (COLD SLUG) BEFORE STARTING EXTRUDER.

4. D I E SURFACES MAY BECOME EXTREMELY HOT DURING OPERATION. WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES, GLASSES, AND
CLOTHING WHEN WORKING AROUND DIE. TOUCHING HOT SURFACES WILL CAUSE BURNS.

5. B A C K DIE AWAY FROM ROLL NIP AREA BEFORE DOING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENT ON DECKLE SYSTEM.

6. D I E S ARE HEAVY AND MUST BE SUPPORTED FROM PROPER ATTACH POINTS WHILE IN OPERATION OR DURING
HANDLING. LIFT POINTS ARE INDICATED BY “LP” STAMPED ON DIE NEAR ATTACH POINT TAPS. (S E E DIE
DRAWINGS FOR LIFT BOLT LOCATION)

7. J A C K BOLT TAPS ARE INDICATED BY “JP” STAMPED ON DIE NEAR THE TAPS.

8. D I E INSULATION JACKETS ARE DESIGNED TO RETAIN DIE HEAT, NOT TO PROTECT THE OPERATOR. OUTER
SURFACES WILL BECOME EXTREMELY HOT.

9. D I E BOLTS MUST BE TORQUED PER VALUES SHOWN IN MANUAL. UNDER TORQUE WILL CAUSE LEAKS WHILE
OVER TORQUE COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT, OR HARM TO OPERATOR. USE ONLY GRADE 8 OR BETTER
FASTENERS AND HIGH QUALITY TOOLS.

10. T H E R M O C O U P L E TAPS AND ADAPTORS ARE PROVIDED FOR CUSTOMER TO PROVIDE A METHOD OF
OVERTEMPERATURE PROTECTION. EDI DOES NOT PROVIDE OVERTEMPERATURE PROTECTION AS PART OF THE DIE.

EDI IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY CAUSED BY IMPROPER

USE.

MSDS SHEETS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

POST THIS SHEET NEAR DIE LOCATION.

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 CAUTION

BEFORE STARTING UP YOUR DIE

ALL CARTRIDGE HEATERS AND LIP HEATERS CONTAIN A HYDROSCOPIC FILLER
MATERIAL AROUND THE HEATER COILS. IF THE DIE HAS BEEN STORED FOR
ANY TIME, THE HEATER COULD CONTAIN MOISTURE.

At start up the die must be brought up to temperature very slowly to drive off the moisture without
shorting out the heaters. We suggest to heat die progressively from room temperature as shown
in chart below:

Room temp. to 100°F/38°C Hold for 30 minutes

100°F/38°C to 150°F/65°C Hold for 30 minutes
150°F/65°C to 250°F/120°C Hold for 15 minutes
250°F/120°C to Die Operating Temperature

NOTE: Failure to follow the above procedures will cause heater failures.

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 IMPORTANT!
Before connecting this tooling to any electrical power source, make certain that the unit is externally grounded. (Use
#12 wire minimum).

Ground lug is located on the feedblock (marked with a caution/voltage tag).

There is also a ground wire located in the power leads. Due to the possibility that the customer socket is not grounded at
the power panel, you must not omit external ground wire.

IMPORTANT!
Prior to startup, check the feedblock to ensure proper flow insert and valve setup for the coextruded structure to be
produced. Failure to complete this procedure may cause damage to the system or injury to the operator. Always wear
proper safety equipment.

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 Section 2
GENERAL INFORMATION

Ultraflow Feedblock
Feedblock technology has evolved due to the need for plastic producers to supply a variety of composite polymer
structures. These multilayer structures are in great demand since they exploit the desirable properties of each layer; while
minimizing the layer’s unwanted characteristics.

A feedblock will collect the exiting streams from a series of extruders and organize them into the desired composite
structure. The inlet streams can be split within the feedblock so that the producer has the versatility of generating
several different structures with one feedblock and only a few extruders. The exiting multilayer stream flows into a
single manifold die which uniformly spreads this composite stream to the final slot width. Depending on the application,
the single manifold die can have a conventional manifold design or a sophisticated design to provide desirable
coextrusion conditions, ie: a constant wall shear rate, a uniform pressure drop, and an elongated manifold to discourage
encapsulation of the core layer by the skin layers.

The ULTRAFLOW I FEEDBLOCK is equipped with a set of removable flow inserts. These inserts can be easily removed
and replaced without disassembling the feedblock or adaptor network. The inserts are designed to flow like very small
dies and can be tuned or profiled to provide a uniform combined melt stream to the die, or a pre-encapsulated stream
which can compensate for the time migration of the lower viscosity resin to the manifold walls. Other uses of profiled
inserts include applications involving degradable resins. The degradable polymer can be encapsulated within a more
stable resin so that it does not experience the longer residence times observed along the manifold walls.

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PRODUCT PLANNING
The options for producers with feedblock coextrusion systems are almost infinite. Many varieties of different materials,
layer structures, and thicknesses leave you with several decisions to make. Even the most sophisticated coextrusion
equipment can’t always correct for poor product planning. The following checklist should be considered before any new
multilayer product venture is attempted.

1. Do the selected resins meet product and process requirements?

• For thermoformed products, the composite sheet must have sufficient hot melt strength.

• For weather or chemical resistant products, the skin layers need to possess adequate properties and be of
sufficient thickness to provide this protection.

• For moisture or oxygen barrier products, the thickness and permeability constant of the proposed barrier layer
must be analyzed.

• The economic feasibility of any coextruded product will depend on precise design of the multilayer structure.
Expensive layers should be as thin as possible, and alternatives should be carefully considered since the material
costs will greatly outweigh most other capital decisions.

2. How well will the selected layers adhere to each other?

• For similar resins, layers will self-adhere readily. For example: GPPS & HIPS, styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer &
ABS.

• For resins which are sufficiently dissimilar in chemical composition, an adhesive layer will need to be introduced.
This layer should consist of a resin which will adhere to each of the incompatible resins.

3. Are the resins sufficiently compatible for recycle of scrap?

• For similar resins, recycled scrap can be buried into the core layer and covered by virgin skin layers.

• For dissimilar polymers, incompatibility in the scrap can cause a severe loss of properties. Frequently, the
adhesive layers can act as compatibilizers when multilayer scrap is recycled.

4. Are the layers compatible in terms of viscosity and temperature?

• For layers processed at different temperatures, the extrusion temperature of one resin should not exceed the
short term thermal degradation temperature of an adjacent resin.

• For layers which have different viscosity ranges, the viscosity mismatch must not be too great or the layer
distribution will become non-uniform. Some viscosity mismatch can be compensated for by adjusting the melt
temperatures of each layer entering the feedblock or by die temperature profiling. Flow insert profiling can also
provide effective compensation for viscosity mismatches.

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SAFETY
Always follow the recommended torquing procedures when assembling your feedblock.

The range of resins that can be used in feedblock coextrusion is immense. Sheet and film producers should follow the
handling, disposal, and safety recommendations obtained from the resin suppliers.

• Workers should be protected from contact with molten polymer.

• Vapors released during the processing of organic polymers can be hazardous. Workers should be provided with an
adequate fresh air supply.

• If the resins ignite, use water fog or CO2 extinguishers. Workers should not inhale smoke since the combustion
products may be toxic.

• Dispose of resins in approved landfills or approved industrial incinerators.

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Body Bolt Torquing Procedure
Careful adherence to the following information will insure leak free operation of your extrusion die.

Your feedblock is provided with Grade 8 (U.S. threads) or Grade 12.9 (Metric) body bolts. Twisting off of bolts is not a
problem unless inferior grade bolts are substituted. Do not replace body bolts with a lower grade of bolt as operator injury
may occur due to bolt breakage. Only high strength wrenches should be used when torquing dies.

Torque levels are for clean tooling with undamaged threads that have been lubricated with high temperature lubricant
similar to that provided in the tool kit (Never Seez anti-seize compound). THE BOLT HEAD SEATING SURFACE MUST
ALSO BE LUBRICATED. Clean, lubricated bolts are essential to leak free operation.

During assembly foreign matter may fall onto seal surface and prevent total seal contact. All dowel pins, , and body bolt
holes must be clean. INSPECT SEAL AREAS JUST PRIOR TO FINAL SEAL CONTACT.

Be careful to PROTECT THE FLOW INSERTS when reassembling your feedblock.

Body bolts should be installed and tightened to 50% of recommended torque levels when the block is cold.

When feedblock is AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE final tightening of the body bolts can be completed. Check to make
sure all previous steps were completed. Make sure die is at full operating temperature.

When tightening the body bolts to their final stage a suitable torque wrench or torque multiplying device is to be used.
RECOMMENDED TORQUE LEVELS MUST BE REACHED AND HELD FOR A MOMENT ALLOWING BOLTS TO
SEAT.

To promote safe handling of hot tooling, we recommend a procedure manual be developed by your safety committee to
establish safe working conditions within your particular environment.

CHECK LIST:

1. Clean and inspect all parts.

2. Lubricate threads and bolt head seats with high temperature anti-seeze lubricant.
3. Clean seal surfaces just prior to final assembly.
4. Protect flow inserts.
5. Tighten cold body bolts to 50% recommended torque valves.
6. Heat to full operating temperature.
7. Torque body bolts to recommended level using procedure above.
8. Tighten adaptor, seal plate and mounting bolts to recommended levels.

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 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR FEEDBLOCK FASTENERS
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM TORQUE TO BE APPLIED TO SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW ON
E.D.I. FEEDBLOCKS FOR OPTIMUM RESULTS (ASSUMING BOLTS ARE LUBRICATED).

BOLT SIZE SOCKET SIZE RECOMMENDED TORQUE Grade 8 Steel (English)

18-8 Stainless Steel Grade 12.9 Steel (Metric)
English Metric English Metric Lb.-Ft. KG Meter Newton Meter Lb.-Ft. KG Meter Newton Meter
Cold Hot Cold Hot Cold Hot Cold Hot Cold Hot Cold Hot
10-24 M5-.8 5/32 4mm 1.1 1.6 1.6 .22 1.5 2.2 2.4 4.0 .36 .6 3.2 5.4
*1/4-20 M6-1 3/16 5mm 2.8 4.0 .39 .55 3.8 5.4 5.4 9 .72 1.2 7.3 12.2
5/16-18 M8-1.25 1/4 6mm 5 7.1 .6 1 6.7 9.6 11 19 1.8 3.0 15.4 25.7
3/8-16 M10-1.5 5/16 8mm 8.8 12.5 1.2 1.7 12 17 20 34 3 5.0 28 46
3/8-24 M10-1 5/16 8mm 10.1 14.4 1.4 2 13.7 19.5 23 39 3.3 5.5 31.6 52.8
7/16-14 M12-1.75 3/8 10mm 14.1 20.2 1.7 2.8 18.9 27 32 54 4.5 7.5 43.9 73.2
1/2-13 M14-2 3/8 12mm 21.9 31.2 3.0 4.3 29.4 42 50 83 6.9 11.5 67.5 112.5

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1/2-20 M14-1.25 3/8 12mm 24.8 35.4 3.4 4.9 33.6 48 56 93 7.8 13 76 126
5/8-11 M16-2 1/2 14mm 37 53 5.1 7.3 50.4 72 98 165 13.8 23 133 222.3
3/4-10 M20-2.5 5/8 17mm 66 94 9 13 89 127 175 291 24 40 237 394.5
7/8-9 3/4 110 158 15 21.8 149 214 282 470 39 65 382 637.2
1”-8 M24-3 3/4 19mm 166 237 23 32.7 225 321 424 706 59 98 575 957.2
1 1/4-7 M30-3.5 7/8 22mm 400 572 55 79 542 775 763 12.71 106 176 1034 1723

• Stainless Bolts – Hot seat torque is 50% of recommended torque for 1960 series bolts.
- Cold seat torque is 70% of hot torque rating.

• Steel Bolts – Hot seat torque is 70% of recommended torque for 1960 series bolts.
- Cold seat torque is 60% of hot torque rating.

(Pound-Foot x .1383 = Kg-Meters)

(Pounds-Foot x 1.3555818 – Newton Meters)
DATE DRAWN BY DRAWING #
8-10-97 VJK 1RE0010
Feedblock Terminology

Flow Insert (Figure 1)

Used for skin layers with a close viscosity match to the base layer. It cannot be interchanged between top and bottom
ports.

Viscosity Compensation Insert (Figure 1A or 1B)

Used with Flow Insert (Figure 1). The unprofiled Viscosity matching Insert (Figure 1A) is used when the two combined
materials are closely matched in viscosity. The shaped Viscosity Matching Insert (Figure 1B) is used when the viscosities
are no closely matched to compensate for time migration of the lower viscosity resin. This insert is used as a lower cost
alternative to the shaped flow insert (Figure 2). It provides excellent flow distribution for most applications, however, the
downstream side of the profiled insert is not flush with the feedblock flowpath, so the shaped flow insert may be required
in some applications.

Shaped Flow Insert (Figure 2)

Used for skin layers that have a much different viscosity than the base layer. They are profiled to compensate for the “
time migration” of the lower viscosity material to the high shear area. This insert could be used for edge encapsulation to
prevent an expensive cap layer from going to the edge of the sheet or film, only to be trimmed off.

Flush Insert (Figure 3)

Used to block off the flow of one or both of the skin polymers. An adjusting flow valve or plug can be used in place of the
flush insert for short runs, but the polymer will back flow from the flow insert to the valve. The polymer will stagnate and
degrade. They replace flow inserts and viscosity matching inserts when the port is no in operation.

Flow Divertor (Figure 4)

These are included in the base price and are deleted if optional adjusting flow valves are supplied or (figure 5) purchased.

Adjusting Flow Valve (Figure 5)

Used to shut off the flow of one of the skin layers. It can also be used to balance the flow of the two skin layers if they are
split as a A/B/A. Caution: if both valves for the same extruder are closed, the extruder should not be turned on because
the polymer will dead head. Two types of valves are available: The standard valve is a stem in a machined hole. It will
shut off the flow of polymer, but a slight seepage may occur. The other type of valve has a stem that fits into a seat and
prevents leakage.

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Plug (Figure 6)

Used on feedblocks with A/B structures. These are included in the base price.

Block Off Insert (Figure 7)

Used to block flow from the core or base layer. It will prevent back flow from the satellite extruder. It serves the same
function on the core layer that the flush insert does in the skin layer.

Entrance Cover Plate (Figure 8)

Used to block the entrance of an extruder, usually the satellite. It can be used to cover the entrance for the future addition
of a third extruder in an A/B/C structure. This plate is for protection only and should not be used to block off polymer flow.

Angled Adaptor (Figure 9)

Used if the satellite extruders are at an angle to the base extruder. They can permit the adaptor s to be straight and
most often to b shorter. One angled adaptor is used on A/B or A/B/A feedblocks. Two are used on A/B/C or A/B/C/B/A
feedblocks. The alternative to using angled adaptors is to have the angle or “ bend “ in the customer’s adaptor.

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 Section 3
START UP/OPERATION

Feedblock Operation
Relative layer thicknesses are to be controlled by extruder speeds. The adjusting flow valves can be used to shut off the
flow of one of the skin layers, or they can be used to balance the skin layers if they are split as in A/B/A. See pages B and
C.

Layer distributions can be controlled by changing flow inserts. Shaped flow inserts can be used to compensate for the
time migration of the low viscosity resin. The layer distributions can also be controlled by adjusting the extruder and die
temperatures. To promote end flow for your cap layers, increase the extruder temperature. To discourage end flow,
decrease your extruder temperature. The same effects can be generated for the entire structure by tuning the die body
temperatures.

If you require new shaped flow inserts, contact EDI to discuss your requirements. We will gladly provide consultation and
provide solutions to your coextrusion problems.

When running a coextrusion structure through a die which incorporates a restrictor bar, begin first by tuning the core layer
alone. This can be accomplished by running the main extruder at its operating speed, and letting the satellite extruders
“drool” at a minimum speed so that back-flow through the skin channels is prevented. Tune the core layer with the
restrictor bar by using the tuning procedure described in the die manual. Once a uniform thickness profile is achieved on
the core layer, then you can step-up the satellite extruders to operating speed and tune the complete structure using the
lip adjustment, die temperatures, and extruder temperatures.

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 Section 4
DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

Feedblock Disassembly
Torque on body bolts is most easily overcome with the feedblock in its operating position. With the extruders shut off and
Feedblock still hot (close to operating temperature), break loose all body bolts with a torque wrench or allen wrench with
four to five feet of pipe. Subsequent disassembly steps can be made at or remote from the extruders. Consult feedblock
drawings at the back of the manual.

1. Shut off feedblock and adaptor heats.

2. Remove leads and thermocouples from the feedblock.

3. Remove entrance cover plates or angled adaptors, as required (See Pages B and C). Remove die adaptor plates or
extruder adaptor plates, as required (See Drawing 4SP0728).

4. Break loose the seal plate bolts using an torque wrench or an allen wrench with two feet of pipe. Remove the seal
plate bolts. Remove the seal plate and gasket.

5. Remove the inserts from the insert cavity by using an Insert Puller (See Page D). The various Feedblock Terminology
is described on pages B and C. REMOVE THE SMALLER DOWNSTREAM VISCOSITY COMPENSATING INSERT
FIRST.

6. Break loose and remove all body bolts as above.

7. Separate the feedblock halves using the jack bolts provided.

8. The feedblock flow surfaces are now exposed for cleaning.

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Feedblock Reassembly
All flow and sealing surfaces should be spotlessly clean before the feedblock is reassembled. Check sealing surfaces
carefully for metal burrs or dirt which could separate these surfaces and induce leakage. All fasteners should be
relubricated with Molycote, Never-Seize, or equivalent before reassembly.

1. Be sure that all jack bolts have been removed.

2. Reinstall all dowel pins.

3. Using a lifting apparatus connected to the eye bolts provided, carefully bring the feedblock halves together. Insert two
lubricated body bolts in opposite corner locations and lightly tighten them.

4. Insert remaining lubricated body bolts and follow the attached body bolt torquing procedure. (See page A)

5. Install the flow inserts or plugs to obtain your required layer setup. The various Feedblock Terminology is described
on pages B and C. Carefully slide the required inserts into the correct insert cavity, making sure not to damage the
knife edges or any of the seal surfaces. Always make sure that the inserts and feedblock are completely clean.
Polymer residue will prevent the inserts from fitting flush in their correct position.

6. Put seal plate gasket under the seal plate (see Drawing 3EX0397). Insert lubricated seal plate bolt and torque to the
recomended rating (page A).

7. Assemble entrance cover plates or angled adaptors, as required (See Pages B and C). Assemble die adaptor plates
or extruder adaptor plates, as required (See Drawing 2SP0814).

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 Section 5
ELECTRICAL

OSHA and the National Electrical Code

OSHA has established the national electrical code as its basic standard of electrical safety. The code in turn imposes
many demands upon wiring devices and their use.

If you have specified a plug for your equipment which does not comply with the national electrical code,
Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC (EDI), CANNOT assemble this item for your use.

EDI, will not be responsible for any damage, injury, or penalty imposed by OSHA, if the customer installs non-
conforming plugs or connectors.

NEC Reference
SECTION 200-10 “Identification of terminals. All devices provided with terminal for the attachment of conductors and
intended for connections to more than one side of the circuit shall have terminals properly marked for identification...”

SECTION 210-7(F) “Receptacles connected to circuits having different voltages, frequencies or types of current (AC or
DC) on the same premises shall be of such design that attachment plugs used on such circuits are not interchangeable.”

SECTION 210-7(A) “Grounding-type receptacles shall be installed only on circuits of the voltage class and current for
which they have been approved.”

SECTION 250-45 “Equipment Connected by Cord and Plug. Under any of the following conditions, exposed non-current-
carrying metal parts of cord and plug-connected equipment, which are liable to become energized, shall be grounded:

(a) Hazardous location...

(b) When operated at more the 150 Volts to ground
(c) ...”

SECTION 250-51 “Effective Grounding. The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and conductor enclosures shall (a)
be permanent and continuous and (b) have capacity to conduct safely any fault current liable to be imposed on it, and (c)
shall have sufficiently low impedance to limit to voltage to ground and to facilitate the operation of the circuit protective
devices in the circuit.”

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Die Heater Replacement
This die is supplied with cartridge heaters installed in holes which are drilled and reamed in the die bodies.

In the event that a heater would fail, it must be removed and replaced with another heater of equal wattage, voltage and
size.

To do this, the power must be disconnected to the die, and the wire enclosure cover removed to expose the heater wiring.

Now unfasten the wires which supply voltage to the heater to be replaced. Most heaters have a 3/8” diameter poke out
hole which exits the body on the side opposite the wiring. (There may be a pipe plug sealing this tube.) A 5/16” diameter
rod is inserted in the 3/8” diameter poke out hole and tapped gently with a small hammer to push out the heater.

Before inserting the new heater, it should have a thin coat of heater transfer compound applied, like “ Infra-kote”, which
will conduct heat and help future removal. (Be sure push out slug is inserted in hole before the heater is installed.)

Reconnect heater wires as installed by factory and replace all electrical covers before restoring power to the die.

NOTE: To replace heaters with out poke out holes see drawing #1SP0596.

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Section 6
PARTS

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