Gain Practical Knowledge About HDPE and PP Pipe Extrusion Parameters
Learn how process parameters and line settings influence pipe geometry, wall thickness, ovality, process stability and production efficiency.
This course is Part 2 of the Plastic Pipe Extrusion series. It focuses on practical line settings for HDPE and PP pipe extrusion and helps participants understand how temperature, pressure, screw speed, vacuum calibration, cooling and haul-off settings affect the final pipe.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for:
- pipe extrusion line operators,
- process technologists,
- shift leaders and production managers,
- quality control staff,
- in-house laboratory staff,
- employees responsible for start-up and line changeovers,
- companies producing HDPE and PP pipes that want to improve process stability and reduce waste.
What will you learn?
The course covers:
- temperature profile of the barrel and die,
- pressure and screw speed,
- vacuum calibration,
- pipe cooling,
- haul-off settings,
- influence of process parameters on pipe diameter, wall thickness and roundness,
- process optimization,
- start-up and line changeovers,
- reducing waste during unstable production,
- improving repeatability of line settings.
What will you gain after completing the course?
After completing this course, you will:
- better understand how process parameters affect HDPE and PP pipe production,
- recognize how temperature, pressure, screw speed, calibration, cooling and haul-off settings work together,
- reduce unnecessary trial-and-error adjustments,
- improve communication between operators, technologists and quality control,
- better prepare start-ups and changeovers,
- build a stronger foundation for further training in multilayer pipes and quality control.
Course Format
This is an online course. You can complete it at your own pace during the active access period.
Access duration: 4 weeks from activation.
Individual access: one course access is assigned to one participant. Each participant receives an individual login, and the system records personal learning progress, completed lessons, quiz results, and certificate eligibility.
Available languages: Polish, English, German and Spanish. Other language versions may be available upon request.
VAT: prices are stated as net prices. VAT may be added at checkout depending on the customer’s country and tax status.
0% VAT invoice: business customers eligible for a 0% VAT invoice should contact us before purchase.
Recommended Learning Path
This course is Part 2 of the Plastic Pipe Extrusion series.
For the best learning effect, we recommend completing the courses in this order:
Part 1 - HDPE and PP Pipes: Pipe Types, Raw Materials and Extrusion Line Setup
Part 2 - Process Parameters and Line Settings for HDPE and PP Pipe Extrusion
Part 3 - Extrusion of 3- and 5-Layer HDPE and PP Pipes
Part 4 - Quality Control, Defects and Problem Solving in HDPE and PP Pipe Production
Certificate: after completing the course and passing the final quiz, the participant receives a personalized Rolbatch Academy certificate.
Useful Links
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