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Entek sensor warns of vent flow problems

April 5, 2024

It is now available as an option on all of the company's twin-screw extruders to help avoid downtime and reduce fire risk.

Bruce Geiselman

Entek's vent flow sensor is now available as an option on all of the company's twin-screw extruders.

Vent Flow Sensor Entek’s Vent Flow Sensor technology warns operators of any potential problems with extruder vent flow.

What’s new? Availability as an option on all Entek twin-screw extruders. Originally, the Vent Flow Sensor was available only on Entek’s HT (high torque) extruders.

Benefits More-immediate warning of processing issues. If the sensor detects a potential problem with vent flow, operators have time to correct it before the issue becomes more serious. This reduces unplanned downtime and helps reduce safety issues including the risk of fire. It also makes vent flow cleaning easier.

Entek Manufacturing, Lebanon, Ore., 541-259-1068, www.entek.com

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Bruce Geiselman | Senior Staff Reporter

Senior Staff Reporter Bruce Geiselman covers extrusion, blow molding, additive manufacturing, automation and end markets including automotive and packaging. He also writes features, including In Other Words and Problem Solved, for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. He has extensive experience in daily and magazine journalism.