Lab-Scale Twin Screw Extruder Installed at Pakka, Bangalore

Anshu Anjali Singh (NSS)

October, 2024 |

For compounding and film development, we recently installed a lab-scale co-rotating twin screw extruder and blown film unit at Pakka, Bangalore. It is a multipurpose and extensively utilized piece of machinery for the processing of many kinds of bioplastics, polymers, and other materials. The material may be efficiently mixed, kneaded, and homogenized with this equipment. It converts basic materials into a variety of goods, including sophisticated composite components and plastic packaging. It is a widely utilized industrial technique that is used in the food, plastic, and chemical sectors to produce a wide range of products. The method is predicated on the idea that heat and pressure cause the raw material to become plasticized and homogenized. The raw material is fed into the barrel through a hopper and is transported through the screws towards the end of the barrel. The raw material is compressed and heated to a precise temperature range by the screws’ unique design, which turns it into a homogenous combination. After being pushed through a die, this mixture is cooled to create the intended result. The high degree of mixing and kneading action offered by the twin screw design improves the raw material’s plasticization and homogeneity. Numerous industries have discovered extensive uses for the twin screw extrusion machine, which is a very adaptable and effective method. Twin screw extrusion technology is predicted to continue to advance and innovate, meaning that the machine will become increasingly more important in determining the direction of many different industries.

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