EP0101196A2 - Pellet mill die - Google Patents
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- EP0101196A2 EP0101196A2 EP83304141A EP83304141A EP0101196A2 EP 0101196 A2 EP0101196 A2 EP 0101196A2 EP 83304141 A EP83304141 A EP 83304141A EP 83304141 A EP83304141 A EP 83304141A EP 0101196 A2 EP0101196 A2 EP 0101196A2
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B30—PRESSES
- B30B—PRESSES IN GENERAL
- B30B11/00—Presses specially adapted for forming shaped articles from material in particulate or plastic state, e.g. briquetting presses, tabletting presses
- B30B11/22—Extrusion presses; Dies therefor
- B30B11/221—Extrusion presses; Dies therefor extrusion dies
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B30—PRESSES
- B30B—PRESSES IN GENERAL
- B30B11/00—Presses specially adapted for forming shaped articles from material in particulate or plastic state, e.g. briquetting presses, tabletting presses
- B30B11/20—Roller-and-ring machines, i.e. with roller disposed within a ring and co-operating with the inner surface of the ring
- B30B11/201—Roller-and-ring machines, i.e. with roller disposed within a ring and co-operating with the inner surface of the ring for extruding material
- B30B11/202—Ring constructions
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- This invention relates to the extrusion or moldable material into pellets or cubes, and more particularly to an extrusion die for use in such connection.
- the effective length and diameter of a die hole is a carefully selected balance between capacity and pellet quality and wear and strength of the die. A short effective length usually increases capacity and lowers power consumption, whereas a thicker die promotes solid pellet formation at the expense of power and capacity. A larger effective diameter generally promotes capacity at the expense of pellet quality.
- pellet mill die construction comprising a die member having a multiplicity of die holes constituting extrusion passages extending between the inner and outer faces thereof, each of the die holes comprising a bore hole having a smooth internal bore extending from the inner face at least part way through the die hole, and a ridged internal bore of equal effective diameter extending from the smooth bore towards the outer face.
- FIG. 1 the cross-section of a typical pellet mill die is shown and designated by the reference numeral 1.
- the die has a plurality of die holes 2 which perforate the die from an inner surface 3 to an outer surface 4.
- Each die hole is comprised of: an inlet coutersink 5, a working section 6, and a controlled relief section 7. Details of each of these sections are shown in in Figs 2 and 3.
- compression rollers would roll across the inner surface of the die 3 compressing the material to be pelletized through the inlet of each of the die holes.
- the countersink 5 is provided to facilitate entry of the material and to prevent high stress corners in this heavily loaded area.
- the compaction and diameter of the pellet is controlled in the working section 6.
- This is normally a polished section and the die is formed by a combination of friction and beat generated in the walls of the working section.
- a relief section which has an effective diameter close to that of the working section, but because of its ribbed construction, friction is greatly reduced between the pellet and the relief section wall.
- material filling the valleys of the ribbed section acts as an insulator to control heat and moisture loss, thus further promoting a durable pellet.
- the valleys may also be intentionally filled with an antifriction material such as nylon, teflon, or a solid lubricant such as graphite.
- Fig 2 shows a ribbed portion wherein the ribs are concentrically stacked.
- Fig 3 shows a threaded ribbed portion.
- the threads may be any conventional type, such as a square thread or a conventional SAE or Whitworth thread.
- the ribbed construction may also be formed by an array of small dimples formed in the side wall of the relief section
- the length of the working section is from 1/4" to 2" and the length of the relief section is from 1/4" to 1-1/2".
- Table 1 shows comparative results for a standard die and a die according to this invention.
- the dies were used to pellet hay in a Century 929-25 pellet mill.
- the die thickness was 2-1/2" and the holes 5/16" diameter.
- the holes were tapped with a 3/8" Whitworth thread for 1/2" depth from the outer face of the die.
- sample 5 the thread was tapped in a depth of 1".
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Description
- This invention relates to the extrusion or moldable material into pellets or cubes, and more particularly to an extrusion die for use in such connection. The effective length and diameter of a die hole is a carefully selected balance between capacity and pellet quality and wear and strength of the die. A short effective length usually increases capacity and lowers power consumption, whereas a thicker die promotes solid pellet formation at the expense of power and capacity. A larger effective diameter generally promotes capacity at the expense of pellet quality.
- It is an object of this invention to produce a die which improves the quality of the pellet without decreasing capacity. It is also an object to provide a stronger die without substantial cost increase.
- It is a further object of this invention to provide a pellet die hole which has a smooth inlet portion wherein the pellet is formed, and a ridged or rippled outlet portion wherein the diameter of the formed pellet is retained under controlled conditions which reduce friction and minimize heat transfer from the pellet.
- These and other objects are obtained in a pellet mill die construction comprising a die member having a multiplicity of die holes constituting extrusion passages extending between the inner and outer faces thereof, each of the die holes comprising a bore hole having a smooth internal bore extending from the inner face at least part way through the die hole, and a ridged internal bore of equal effective diameter extending from the smooth bore towards the outer face.
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- Fig 1 shows the cross-section of a typical pellet mill die, having die holes therethrough, according to the present invention.
- Fig 2 is a cross-section of a single die hole to better illustrate the construction thereof.
- Fig 3 is a cross-section of a single die hole showing the details of an alternative embodiment construction.
- Referring to Fig 1, the cross-section of a typical pellet mill die is shown and designated by the reference numeral 1. The die has a plurality of die
holes 2 which perforate the die from aninner surface 3 to anouter surface 4. - Each die hole is comprised of: an
inlet coutersink 5, aworking section 6, and a controlledrelief section 7. Details of each of these sections are shown in in Figs 2 and 3. - In a typical pellet mill, compression rollers would roll across the inner surface of the
die 3 compressing the material to be pelletized through the inlet of each of the die holes. Thecountersink 5 is provided to facilitate entry of the material and to prevent high stress corners in this heavily loaded area. - The compaction and diameter of the pellet is controlled in the working
section 6. This is normally a polished section and the die is formed by a combination of friction and beat generated in the walls of the working section. - In conventional dies, once the formed pellet exited from the working section, it was subjected to uncontrolled expansion which often resulted in decreased pellet quality. To accomplish a required length of working section without reducing die thickness which is required to resist the high compaction forces, it became customary in many instances to provide a counter bore relief section. The relief section, however, was ineffectual in controlling the forces of expansion generated in the pellet.
- In the present invention, a relief section is provided which has an effective diameter close to that of the working section, but because of its ribbed construction, friction is greatly reduced between the pellet and the relief section wall. In addition, material filling the valleys of the ribbed section acts as an insulator to control heat and moisture loss, thus further promoting a durable pellet. The valleys may also be intentionally filled with an antifriction material such as nylon, teflon, or a solid lubricant such as graphite.
- Fig 2 shows a ribbed portion wherein the ribs are concentrically stacked. Fig 3 shows a threaded ribbed portion. The threads may be any conventional type, such as a square thread or a conventional SAE or Whitworth thread. The ribbed construction may also be formed by an array of small dimples formed in the side wall of the relief section
- In particularly preferred embodiments, the length of the working section is from 1/4" to 2" and the length of the relief section is from 1/4" to 1-1/2".
- Table 1 shows comparative results for a standard die and a die according to this invention. The dies were used to pellet hay in a Century 929-25 pellet mill. In each die the die thickness was 2-1/2" and the
holes 5/16" diameter. In the die used insamples sample 5 the thread was tapped in a depth of 1". -
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AT83304141T ATE32677T1 (en) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-07-15 | DIE FOR PELLET PRESS. |
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EP0101196A2 true EP0101196A2 (en) | 1984-02-22 |
EP0101196A3 EP0101196A3 (en) | 1985-06-12 |
EP0101196B1 EP0101196B1 (en) | 1988-03-02 |
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EP83304141A Expired EP0101196B1 (en) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-07-15 | Pellet mill die |
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JP (1) | JPS5964316A (en) |
AT (1) | ATE32677T1 (en) |
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DE (1) | DE3375767D1 (en) |
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EP0208188B1 (en) * | 1985-06-25 | 1989-10-11 | Mazda Motor Corporation | Vehicle door structure having plastic door panel |
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FR451305A (en) * | 1912-02-10 | 1913-04-16 | Ladislas Penkala | Extensible dies improvements for die presses |
US2958900A (en) * | 1955-06-23 | 1960-11-08 | Edgar N Meakin | Pellet mill die assembly |
US3176631A (en) * | 1963-01-21 | 1965-04-06 | Cunningham & Sons | Pelleting machine having grooved pellet holes |
US3391657A (en) * | 1961-05-01 | 1968-07-09 | California Pellet Mill Co | Wear compensating die |
GB1522102A (en) * | 1977-02-23 | 1978-08-23 | Washbourne J | Production of food stuffs |
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- 1983-07-15 EP EP83304141A patent/EP0101196B1/en not_active Expired
- 1983-07-15 DE DE8383304141T patent/DE3375767D1/en not_active Expired
- 1983-07-15 AT AT83304141T patent/ATE32677T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1983-07-18 CA CA000432602A patent/CA1211414A/en not_active Expired
- 1983-07-18 JP JP58129566A patent/JPS5964316A/en active Granted
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Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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FR451305A (en) * | 1912-02-10 | 1913-04-16 | Ladislas Penkala | Extensible dies improvements for die presses |
US2958900A (en) * | 1955-06-23 | 1960-11-08 | Edgar N Meakin | Pellet mill die assembly |
US3391657A (en) * | 1961-05-01 | 1968-07-09 | California Pellet Mill Co | Wear compensating die |
US3176631A (en) * | 1963-01-21 | 1965-04-06 | Cunningham & Sons | Pelleting machine having grooved pellet holes |
GB1522102A (en) * | 1977-02-23 | 1978-08-23 | Washbourne J | Production of food stuffs |
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EP0101196B1 (en) | 1988-03-02 |
JPS5964316A (en) | 1984-04-12 |
CA1211414A (en) | 1986-09-16 |
ATE32677T1 (en) | 1988-03-15 |
EP0101196A3 (en) | 1985-06-12 |
JPH0365243B2 (en) | 1991-10-11 |
DE3375767D1 (en) | 1988-04-07 |
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