Stand-alone extruder for polymer and food processing

Optimize your extrusion process with a versatile and efficient machine that accommodates a variety of materials, from polymers to food. Its configurability allows seamless integration into existing lines, enhancing throughput and precision in your production.

Processes Plastics, Rubber, and Food through Extrusion

The Stand-Alone Extruder KE 30 by Brabender is a versatile extrusion solution tailored for plastics, rubber, and food industries. This extruder is engineered for standalone operations, efficiently processing materials into products such as plastic sheets, rubber tubing, and pasta shapes. It boasts a throughput of up to 15 kg per hour and can seamlessly integrate into your automated processes via a CAN bus system. The KE 30 supports extensive customization with an array of nozzles and the optional 32D cylinder, enhancing its capability for diverse material testing and production applications. Designed for both manual and PC-operated handling, it offers high operational safety and ease of use. The extruder is compatible with a range of downstream equipment, ensuring smooth integration with existing production lines, while its robust construction meets the demanding requirements of industrial extrusion processes.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with high throughput of up to 15 kg/h.
  • Versatile applications from plastics to food, meeting diverse industry needs.
  • Facilitates material testing with customizable nozzles and 32D cylinder options.
  • Integrates with automated systems for seamless data connectivity and control.
  • Ensures safe and user-friendly operations with flexible manual and PC control.

General


Applications
Food,Feed,Pasta,Wires,Pellets,Coatings,Films,Strands,Plastics,Rubber
End products
Insulated wires,Snack pellets,Plastic sheets,Rubber tubing,Nylon strands,Polymer coatings,Animal feed pellets,Pasta shapes,Polyethylene films
Steps before
Material Preparation,Mixing,Blending
Steps after
Cooling,Cutting,Pelletizing,Quality Inspection,Packing
Input ingredients
raw materials,plastic granules,rubber compounds,food ingredients,feed mixtures,pasta dough
Output ingredients
extruded products,plastic strands,blown film,coated wires,pellets,tubing,ribbons,strips
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


Throughput
Up to 15 kg/h
Cylinder Length
32D
Automation
Manual / PC controlled
Operating Comfort
High level
Operational Safety
High level
Integration Capability
CAN bus system

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PC-controlled / Network integrated
Operation method
Stand-alone / PC / Local network
Throughput capacity
Up to 15 kg/h
Expansion options
Numerous downstream equipment
Configuration system
CAN bus system
Cylinder length options
32D
Control Interface
Touchscreen
Operating comfort
High level
Operational safety
High level of safety features

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Control panel type
Touchscreen
Discharge method
Flexible,multiple options via numerous nozzles
Cylinder length
32D
Machine throughput
Up to 15 kg/h

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touchscreen
Integration possibilities
PC operation,CAN bus system
Expandable Options
Numerous expansion options and downstream equipment