Twin screw compounder for polymer processing
Achieve superior polymer blends with optimized shear forces and consistent material flow, ideal for producing high-performance plastic compounds and enhancing material properties in continuous production settings.
Processes and Mixes Polymers for Injection Molding
The Twin Screw Compounder TSC 42/6 from Brabender is engineered for precision in polymer and plastics processing. With its counter-rotating twin screw design, it efficiently combines high shear forces with self-cleaning capabilities, optimizing both mixing and continuous compounding operations. Capable of producing up to 6 kg/h, it’s ideal for crafting polymer pellets, masterbatch products, and specialty compounds like thermoplastic elastomers and biodegradable plastics. The TSC 42/6 seamlessly integrates into R&D labs and manufacturing lines, allowing for versatile processing of solids and granules. Its compatibility with various materials, including reinforced composites and additive-enhanced polymers, addresses the diverse needs of polymer and chemical industries. This compounder is built for continuous operation, with adjustable mixing times and a two-strand die head for easy configuration.
Benefits
- Increases production efficiency with customizable mixing times for precise formulation.
- Enhances material quality through high shear forces, ensuring optimal compound consistency.
- Reduces operational interruptions with continuous processing and self-cleaning capabilities.
- Supports sustainable production with compatibility for biodegradable plastics and additive-enhanced polymers.
- Promotes flexibility across R&D and manufacturing settings with a versatile twin screw design.
- Applications
- Batches of material,Compounds,Feedstock materials,Continuous compounding,Injection moulding trials
- End products
- Reinforced composites,Additive-enhanced polymers,Thermoplastic elastomers,Specialty compounds,Masterbatch products,Plastic blends,Biodegradable plastics,Polymer pellets
- Steps before
- Material preparation,Raw material feeding
- Steps after
- Injection moulding,Product extrusion
- Input ingredients
- feedstock materials,compounds,raw materials
- Output ingredients
- extruded products,continuous compounds
- 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.
- Throughput
- up to 6 kg/h
- Mixing Times
- Adjustable
- Screw Configuration
- Counter-rotating twin screw
- Operation Type
- Continuous and Batch
- Die Head Configuration
- Two-strand with interchangeable inserts
- Mixing times
- Adjustable
- Throughput
- Up to 6 kg/h
- Operation type
- Continuous/Batches
- Screw configuration
- Counter-rotating twin screw
- Compounding mode
- Batch and Continuous
- Self-cleaning capability
- Yes
- Automation level
- Not specified
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Compact design
- Screw diameter
- 42 mm
- Discharge method
- Two-strand die head with interchangeable inserts
- Mixing times
- Adjustable
- Throughput
- Up to 6 kg/h
- Control panel type
- HMI/PLC
- Integration possibilities
- Continuous compounding,mixer operation