Perfis de polietileno reciclado carregado com fibra de açaí

Abstract

Were obtained porous tubular profiles, polyethylene (PE) and polyethylene/fiber açai (PE/PA) 80/20 extruded from granulated particles of high-density polyethylene packaging recycled post-consumer 600 μm, and this with fiber açaí 300 μm. For parts processing was developed a mono-screw extruder bench, with System Mechanic powered by an electric motor of ½ HP (0.37 kw) controlled by a frequency inverter with cannons, bagels, array and replaceable heating system. To allow a preview of didactic equipment operating conditions so simplified were conducted tests with paraffin in glass ranging from Cannon-if the screw rotation speeds and temperature profile, adjusting mass flow and pressure in the output. For extrusion of profiles theological tests were conducted with porous of PE and PE/FA screw, barrel being selected and aluminum matrix; bagel with step 9 mm and length diameter ratio (L/D) 22, composed of an element mixer and a floating element in the zone of flow control; angle between the axis and thread screw 17 air gap between the screw and barrel 0.15 mm; 1.3 rpm rotation; heating along the cannon 120º C; tubular array with 21 mm internal diameter and Chuck 19 mm outside diameter. PE profiles and PE/FA showed average pore diameter 0.7 and 0.6 mm; specific gravity to water at a point 28º C 0.77 and 0.73; modulus GPa 1.002 and 2.601 and maximum apparent swelling of extruded 100 and 80%.