The Extruder

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The Extruder

Extruder drives are available with a hydraulic motor or inverter controlled electric motor. The speed of the screw can be adjusted smoothly from the front operating panel. Each heating zone of the extruder is controlled individually and is usually supplied with a cooling fan to steadily control the heating parameters.

The screw are available in various executions with an effective 24D length. The optional features are available such as mixing tip and shearing zone, individually or in combination to ensure a perfect blending of material and coloring agents. Screws are produced by special material and treatment for longevity.

The grooved barrel forcing the material into the flights to be homogenized with only little compression to ensure no friction build up. Thus the complex extruder unit can function with the minimum of wear & tear parts.