Extruder Breaker Plate 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. Custom to extruder drawing is the reference cited for it on drawings, datasheets and purchase orders.
What Custom to extruder drawing Means for Extruder Breaker Plate
The dimensions in the table below are supplied to suit Custom to extruder drawing. Where the standard sets requirements for the finished appliance, device or system, compliance testing of that assembly stays with its manufacturer; we supply the metal mesh part to the drawing and can provide material certificates and dimensional reports with the shipment.
Extruder Breaker Plate Dimensions
| Size | Plate diameter (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Hole diameter (mm) | Hole count | Hole rings | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| u00d845 extruder | 60 | 15 | 3.0 | 130 | 5 | 1.2316 stainless tool steel |
| u00d865 extruder | 85 | 20 | 4.0 | 180 | 6 | 1.2316 stainless tool steel |
| u00d890 extruder | 115 | 25 | 4.5 | 260 | 7 | 1.2316 stainless tool steel |
| u00d8120 extruder | 150 | 30 | 5.0 | 380 | 8 | 1.2316 stainless tool steel |
Specifying Extruder Breaker Plate Beyond the Standard
- 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.
When Extruder Breaker Plate Is Not the Right Choice
Not a filter by itself — it supports the screen pack that does the filtering.
