Lab Extruder

Small versatile R&D Extruder for polymer processing

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Our single screw / melt pump platform is a high-performance extrusion solution for various applications.
Designed for precision and versatility.
The extruder comes equipped with a melt pump and is seamlessly controlled by a PLC.

  • Height-Adjustable Frame: The extruder package is mounted on a height-adjustable frame for easy implementation in various extrusion setups
  • Horizontal tooling plate: The melt pump is mounted to an adjustable tooling plate to allow easy changeovers, cleaning, and maintenance tasks. This design enhances operational flexibility and convenience.
  • Compact and Mobile: The entire extrusion system is designed to be compact and mobile, weighing less than 150 kg, making it highly adaptable for various setups and environments.
  • Small size / High performance: Output flow up to 15 – 20 kg/hr, max. pump output pressure 350 Bar

The Lab Extruder is suitable for most common and not so common polymers

  • PE/PP
  • PC
  • PS
  • PVC
  • Bio Polymers

Filled materials can also be processed.

We offer this lab extruder in cooperation with PBS Machinery and Rokoma

 

The extruder feeds the melt pump at a operator defined inlet pressure while the pump controls the output flow of the extruder.

  • Consistant plastification: The setup keeps the pump inlet pressure at a constant – user defined value to ensure a consistant melt quality.
  • Consistent Pressure and Temperature: The pump cleans up the melt flow and compensates pressure fluctuatons.
  • Increased Pressure Output: The integrated melt pump allows the setup to achieve an output pressure up to 350 bar.

Additional Advantages of the Melt Pump in Processing:

  • Pulsation and swirl Reduction: The melt pump effectively compensates the pulsation and flow swirl caused by the extruder screw. This to ensure a smoother and more controlled extrusion process.

The Flexible Frame Design:

The horizontal adjustment feature of the frame offers flexibility for integrating various auxiliary equipment between the extruder and pump, including:

  • Static mixers
  • Breaker plates/filters (comes standard to protect the pump)
  • Valves and restrictions
  • Measuring equipment