Single-Screw Extruders | General plastic processing, PE flake production | - Single-screw design (▲ industry: often used for simpler materials) - L/D ratio 38:1 (▲ industry standard 24:1) - 38CrMoAla alloy screw (▲ industry standard 42CrMo) - CE/EPR certified (complies with EU packaging safety) | - Lower cost, simpler maintenance - High throughput for PE processing - Durable alloy reduces wear | - Limited mixing capability - Higher noise compared to twin-screw designs |
Twin-Screw Extruders | Complex material blending, high-viscosity polymers | - Twin-screw co-rotating design - L/D ratio 40:1+ - Higher energy consumption | - Superior mixing and shear control - Handles viscous materials (e.g., PVC, rubber) | - 30% higher upfront cost - Requires skilled operators |
High-Speed Extruders | Mass production of standard materials | - High RPM motors (▲ industry: 300+ RPM) - Shorter L/D 20:1 - Fixed screw design | - Output rates 50% higher than standard extruders | - Reduced material dwell time → poorer homogeneity - Accelerated wear on components |
Low-Noise Extruders | Urban facilities, noise-sensitive zones | - 70 dB operation (▲ industry standard 85 dB) - Noise-dampening casing | - Complies with OSHA noise regulations - Reduces workplace disturbance | - 20% higher cost vs. standard models - Slightly reduced throughput |
Customizable Screw Configurations | Specialty material processing (e.g., additives) | - Modular screw sections (▲ industry: fixed designs) - Adjustable L/D ratios (e.g., 30:1 to 42:1) | - Versatile for varying material viscosities - Optimized for R&D or niche applications | - Higher initial cost - Requires engineering expertise to configure |
Energy-Efficient Extruders | Sustainability-focused facilities | - Inverter-driven motors (▲ industry: fixed-speed) - 15% lower energy use (ISO 50001 certified) | - Reduces operational costs by $12k/year (avg.) - Lower carbon footprint | - Higher upfront investment - Slower startup times |