The production process of an EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) extrusion machine involves the following steps:
1. Raw Material Preparation: EVA pellets or granules are prepared and fed into the extruder hopper.
2. Extrusion: The EVA material is melted and homogenized inside the extruder barrel through the rotation of a screw. The molten EVA is forced through a die, which gives it the desired shape and size.
3. Cooling and Shaping: The extruded EVA is cooled using a water bath or air cooling system, solidifying it into the desired form. It may pass through calibration tools or rollers to maintain shape and dimensions.
4. Cutting and Stacking: Once cooled and shaped, the extruded EVA is cut into desired lengths using a cutting device. The cut pieces are then stacked or coiled for further processing or packaging.
The EVA extrusion machine consists of several key components, including:
1. Hopper: A container that holds and feeds the EVA pellets into the extruder.
2. Extruder Barrel: A long, heated cylinder where the EVA pellets are melted and mixed by a rotating screw.
3. Screw: A helical-shaped rod inside the extruder barrel that transports, compresses, and melts the EVA material.
4. Die: A specialized tool that shapes the molten EVA into the desired form as it passes through.
5. Cooling System: Water bath or air cooling system to rapidly cool and solidify the extruded EVA.
6. Cutting Device: Equipment used to cut the extruded EVA into desired lengths.
7. Control Panel: A control system to monitor and adjust various parameters such as temperature, speed, and pressure during the extrusion process.