EXTRUSION DIE PLATE AND CUTTER ASSEMBLY WITH HYDRAULIC MOTOR

摘要

A die plate (42) for an extruder is coupled directly to a fluid-driven motor (52) on one side and to an extruder (40) on the other side. Suitable fluid inlet (56) and outlet (60) passages are formed in the die plate to supply th e motor (52) with fluid and withdraw fluid. A cutter assembly includes a housi ng (47) to receive the motor (52) within and is coupled for rotation to an outp ut shaft (64) from the motor, so that in use blades (48) mounted on the housing (47) are caused to rotate into the path of extrudate and to sever it.