Corning Incorporated
SCREW ELEMENTS FOR EXTRUSION APPARATUS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING A HONEYCOMB BODY

Abstract:

Screw elements, extrusion apparatus, and methods of manufacturing honeycomb bodies are described herein. A segment for a ceramic batch screw extruder machine has at least one pump and mix screw element. The pump and mix screw element has a pitch, a diameter, and a pitch to diameter ratio of 0.8 to 2.6.