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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 2004
Filed:
Jun. 19, 2002
Reinhold Kössl, Wartberg/Krems, AT;
Greiner Extrusionstechnik GmbH, Kremsmünster, AT;
Abstract
The invention relates to a shaping apparatus for an extrusion system with at least one calibration die having a plurality of calibration units ( ) disposed one after the other, having a calibration orifice ( ) with a plurality of shaping surfaces ( to ) which come into contact with an article ( ) fed therethrough, and end faces ( ) spaced apart from one another with side faces ( to ) extending between them. At least one cavity is provided between at least two immediately adjacent calibration units ( ). The calibration die is provided with means for dispersing heat. The calibration orifice ( ) is provided with at least one continuous circulation passage ( ) around a predominant part of and immediately adjacent to its circumference, having a separate inlet and outlet line ( ). The circulation passage ( ) extends across a predominant distance of a thickness between the end faces ( ) of the calibration unit ( ), the circulation passage ( ) being closed in the region of the two end faces ( ).