Abstract: An extrusion apparatus having an internal deckle system, includes a deckle blade that extends through an end of the apparatus into a flow passageway. The apparatus may beneficially include a cold-formable, sealing member for preventing leakage through the apparatus end. In a variation, the apparatus may include an upstream deckle plug that includes a sealing member formable under heat and compression to prevent leakage transversely past the upper deckle plug. In a further variation, a full width, upper deckle plug may extend through an end of the main body into the manifold. A wavy or scalloped edge may be avoided by an extended portion that extends downwardly and terminates at or near the exit orifice.

Abstract: An improved extrusion apparatus having an internal deckle, includes a toothed rack and a rotatable gear for positioning the deckle. The apparatus may include an independently adjustable, upstream deckle. A brake mechanism that assists the control of deckle movement, is also provided. A tongue and groove, sliding fit of the deckles may be used.

Abstract: An improved extrusion apparatus having an internal deckle system, is provided. The extrusion apparatus includes a body portion which includes a flow passageway. The deckle system includes a deckle member having a full width, manifold plug portion and a fin-shaped plug portion, each extending through an end of the body portion into the flow passageway.