USE OF A VIBRATORY SPIRAL ELEVATOR FOR CRYSTALLIZING AND/OR DRYING OF PLASTIC PELLETS

摘要

A method and system for processing a polymer includes providing a molten polymer and processing the polymer into malleable components for delivery to a spirally wound conveying surface. Vibratory forces may be utilized to urge the components along the length of the conveying surface as they undergo crystallizing or drying or crystallizing and drying. Additional supplemental temperature control may be employed to affect crystallization and/or drying of the components along the conveying surface.