Technical library

Online rheology in polymer extrusion

Introduction to continuous viscosity and MFR measurement in extrusion to detect material changes, stabilize the process and reduce scrap.

Dynisco ViscoSensor: operating principle

Description of main components, capillary, pump, transducers and operating modes of the ViscoSensor system for online rheological measurement.

Online MFR and laboratory correlation

Criteria for relating online MFR/MVR measurements with laboratory tests such as ASTM D1238 and ISO 1133.

Material-change detection and scrap reduction

Use of rheological trends to detect material changes, degradation or process deviations before generating scrap.

Applications and data required to select a ViscoSensor

Practical list of information required to evaluate a ViscoSensor solution in polymer lines.

Maintenance

Washing-machine heater with scale buildup

Scale on washing-machine and dishwasher heaters

Guide on scale formation, heat-transfer loss, pitting corrosion and preventive cleaning in appliance heating elements.

Maintenance

Electric water-heater element removed with scale buildup

Scale on electric water-heater elements

Guide on scale buildup, magnesium anode function and care to extend the life of the water heater and its heating element.

Thermoforming

Uniform heating of thermoplastic sheets and plates before forming.

Film orientation and stretching

Zone-controlled heating to regulate thickness, dimensional stability and optical quality of film.

Preform blow molding

Controlled preform conditioning before plastic container blow molding.

Food cooking and processing

Infrared heating for baking, roasting, smoking, drying and hygienic processes.

Drying and evaporation of water or solvents

Directed radiation for coatings, paints, lacquers, latex and automotive repair.

Elstein elements for infrared saunas

Long-wave infrared heat for wellness cabins and non-invasive therapeutic applications.

Incubators and neonatal heating

Controlled heat for stable microclimates and open warming surfaces.

Infrared

Elstein infrared heating

Technical material for thermoforming, drying, surface heating and ceramic infrared radiation.

Heaters

Tubular heaters

Watt density criteria, applications, materials, mounting and data required for custom manufacturing.

Sensors

Thermocouples and RTDs

Technical documentation for selecting sensors, sheaths, plugs, compensating cables and panel connection.

Band heaters

Mica and ceramic band heaters

Future guides for mica and ceramic bands, holes, terminal boxes, W/cm² and application-based selection.

Transducer selection

Recommended data for quotation: pressure, temperature, thread, electrical signal, mounting, fluid and installation environment.