A graphic demonstrative illustrating a laminating extruder with a faulty cracked valve within the valved adapter above the downspout die support. Labeling includes: Gear Reducer, Cooling, Thrust Bearing Screw, Pellet Hopper, Feed Cylinder Heaters, Screw, Smoke/Exhaust Hood and Blower, Barrel, Screen Changer, Valved Adapter, Downspout Die Support, Blot Die, Barrel Cooling, Screen Pack and Breaker Plate.