Effects of spinneret structure on poly-ether-ether-ketone fibers by screw extrusion

Xin Ying Zhao, Xiao Su Yi, Zhong Bin Xu, Ya Hong Xu

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Abstract

According to the characters of poly-ether-ether-ketone (PEEK) plastic, the spinnerets with three kinds of different structure were designed. The effects of spinneret structure on the melt spinning conditions, melt flow instability of the screw extrusion, and the performance of PEEK fibers were studied. The results show that the appropriate screw extrusion temperature is 370-385°C. The PEEK fibers extruded using the spinnerets with L/D=6, 8 holes and 0.5 mm in diameter have better performances. The performances of PEEK fibers are related to the diameter of the spinneret hole. Increasing the L/D value of the spinnerets can not always improve the surface quality and the performances of PEEK fibers. The extrusion pressure is about 50% of that of the spinneret with 12 holes and 0.3 mm in diameter.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)272-275
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Central South University of Technology (English Edition)
Volume12
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Melt spinning
  • PEEK fiber
  • Screw extrusion
  • Spinneret structure

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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