Extruder Hood
Extruder hoods are utilized in a negative airlift system which utilizes negative air pressure and is used for conveying product from an extruder to a dryer for further processing/packaging.
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Advantages of a negative airlift system over mechanical transfer systems
- Partial/Flash pre-drying of the product
- Improved product expansion
- Steam and moisture from the extruder are contained within the conveying airstream
- Reduced opportunity for bacteria growth

