Material Drying
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PET drying 0.005% red line
Problem Phenomenon
Bubbles and water blisters appear in the PET sheet, transparency decreases, and '2079851475616104458 performance deteriorates
Cause Analysis
PET is a strongly hygroscopic polycondensation polymer; when the moisture content exceeds the standard, hydrolysis occurs in the melting stage, and the molecular weight and intrinsic viscosity IV decrease; the moisture red line for sheet bubbles is 0.005% (50 ppm), far higher than that of general '2079851475616104452 materials
Solution
①Dehumidify and dry to a moisture content <0.005%; ②dew point below -40℃ with hot air in a closed-loop circuit; ③when water blisters appear, immediately adjust the drying temperature and time; after adjustment, take consecutive samples to verify the effect, and resume mass production only after confirming stability
Key Takeaway
The moisture red line for PET sheet is at the 50 ppm level rather than the percent level; hydrolytic viscosity reduction is irreversible, and drying is the first lifeline of sheet quality; after confirming effectiveness, solidify the parameters and practices into the work instruction to prevent recurrence
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