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Extruder Breaker Plate — Custom to extruder drawing

Extruder Breaker Plate for supporting the screen pack against melt pressure at the extruder head while straightening the melt flow through a thick perforated steel plate. 4 sizes listed, with technical drawing and quotation.

A thick round stainless steel extruder breaker plate with many evenly spaced drilled holes, resting on a workbench
Extruder Breaker Plate (Custom to extruder drawing) — Polymer Melt Filters

Technical Drawing

Customize the parameters below — every spec field is editable, and the drawing redraws to match the values you choose. Changing the size will snap the other fields to that size's standard values; you can then override any individual value.

Sends the selected values to the quote form below.

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Tell us the specification (mesh count / micron / dimensions), material and quantity you need for Extruder Breaker Plate (Custom to extruder drawing) and our team will respond within one business day. Click "Request this configuration" on the drawing above to send the parameters you just chose straight into this form.

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Dimensions & Specifications (Custom to extruder drawing)

Every row below is a starting point for the customizer above — pick any specification row and the drawing will redraw to it.

SizePlate diameter (mm)Thickness (mm)Hole diameter (mm)Hole countHole ringsMaterial
u00d845 extruder60153.013051.2316 stainless tool steel
u00d865 extruder85204.018061.2316 stainless tool steel
u00d890 extruder115254.526071.2316 stainless tool steel
u00d8120 extruder150305.038081.2316 stainless tool steel

Extruder Breaker Plate (Custom to extruder drawing) is used for supporting the screen pack against melt pressure at the extruder head while straightening the melt flow through a thick perforated steel plate.

Also known as: extruder breaker plate, breaker plate, screen pack support plate

Made by: Laser Drilling & Cutting · Filter Fabrication & Assembly

Where Extruder Breaker Plate Is Used

  • Pipe & profile extrusion: breaker plates behind screen packs.
  • Film & sheet lines: plates in screen changers.
  • Compounding & recycling: heavy plates for contaminated melts.
  • Rubber extrusion: strainer plates.

Read the full application guide for Extruder Breaker Plate →

How to Specify Extruder Breaker Plate

  • Diameter & seat: Match the barrel bore, adapter recess and seal design.
  • Holes: Hole size, pitch and chamfers set pressure drop and flow.
  • Material: Hardened stainless tool steel or nitrided steel for wear and corrosion.

Materials

Standard supply is stainless steel 304, stainless steel 316/316L; the material column in the table and the drawing options show the exact grade for each size. Other alloys and finishes can be quoted to your drawing.

Fitting & Care

  • Clean by burn-off or in a fluidized bed, then check holes for erosion.
  • Replace the screen pack every time the plate is removed.

Common Mistakes

  • Running without a screen pack, so the melt is not filtered.
  • Reusing a plate with eroded or cracked holes.

When Extruder Breaker Plate Is Not the Right Choice

Not a filter by itself — it supports the screen pack that does the filtering.

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Pricing

Extruder Breaker Plate is made to order as finished parts. Indicative pricing starts from about US$45.00 per piece for a standard size at production quantity; the final price depends on size, material, finish, tooling and order volume. Send your configuration from the drawing above for a quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Extruder Breaker Plate used for?

Supporting the screen pack against melt pressure at the extruder head while straightening the melt flow through a thick perforated steel plate.

What does an extruder breaker plate do?

It supports the screen pack against melt pressure and helps turn spiral flow into straight flow.

How is a breaker plate cleaned?

By burn-off, fluidized-bed or solvent cleaning, followed by inspection.

What material are breaker plates?

Hardened stainless tool steel or nitrided alloy steel.

What specifications are available for Extruder Breaker Plate?

The table on this page lists 4 standard specifications for Extruder Breaker Plate, from u00d845 extruder to u00d8120 extruder. Specifications outside the table — custom mesh counts, wire diameters, roll widths and fabricated pieces — can be quoted on request.

How do I request a quotation?

Use the parametric drawing on this page to set the exact configuration (specification, material, treatment) and click "Request this configuration" — a specialist from custommetalfilters.com will respond within one business day.