Conical twin screw extruder for shear-sensitive materials

Optimize the extrusion process for shear-sensitive materials with advanced degassing capabilities, ensuring consistent quality and enhanced durability, ideal for applications involving PVC, polymers, and complex rubber blends.

Processes and Degasses Polymers and Abrasives

The Conical Twin Screw Extruder CTSE from Brabender is engineered for precision processing of shear-sensitive materials such as PVC, abrasives, and polymers. Offering unique integration of extrusion and kneading, this equipment stands out with its nitrided barrel surface ensuring long service life and resistance to abrasive products. Polished chrome-plated screws, with optional special steel variants, enhance material flow and degassing efficiency. Ideal for producing PVC pipes, polyethylene sheets, and other polymer-based products, it’s versatile across plastics, rubber, food, and chemical industries. The CTSE supports continuous and manual operation modes, making it suitable for R&D and pilot applications. Easily integrates into existing production lines with customizable control options and robust support for seamless automation and maintenance.

Benefits

  • Extends operational life with nitrided barrels resistant to abrasives.
  • Optimizes material quality and consistency with effective degassing.
  • Enhances product versatility with customizable screw materials.
  • Supports diverse industry needs from plastic manufacturing to food production.
  • Facilitates R&D operations with adaptable processing configurations.

General


Applications
Polymers,Food,Feed,Abrasives,Plastics,Rubber,Pvc
End products
Abrasive grains,Pet food kibble,Plastic film rolls,Cereal extrudates,Rubber gaskets,Pvc pipes,Polyethylene sheets
Steps before
Material Mixing,Pre-heating,Material Preparation
Steps after
Degassing,Cooling,Quality Inspection,Pelletizing,Film Blowing
Input ingredients
PVC,shear-sensitive materials
Output ingredients
extruded products
Market info
Brabender is renowned for producing high-quality, engineered-to-order lab equipment for material testing, particularly in food and plastics industries, specializing in precision instruments for measuring, preparation, and processing.

Technical Specifications


Kneading Properties
Gentle and effective for shear-sensitive materials
Barrel Surface
Nitrided for long service life
Screw Material
Polished and chrome-plated,also available in various special steels
Degassing
Yes

Operating Characteristics


Kneading properties
Gentle and effective
Shear sensitivity management
Suitable for PVC
Service life
Long,due to nitrided barrel surface
Material handling
Handles abrasive products effectively
Degassing feature
Included

Material Compatibility


Abrasion Resistance
Yes
Cleanability
Yes
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³

Product type Characteristics


Gentle kneading properties
Shear-sensitive materials

Physical Characteristics


Control panel type
Touchscreen
Machine construction material
Nitrided barrel,chrome-plated screws
Screw configuration
Conical Twin

Custom Options


Screw Material
Polished and chrome-plated,various special steels
Barrel Surface
Nitrided for abrasion resistance
Kneading Properties
Gentle and effective for shear-sensitive materials like PVC
Integration
MetaBridge Connect for data transfer and control
Application Versatility
Adaptable to different materials with degassing
Height Adjustment
Adjustable working height for user convenience