Vacuum extruder for high-viscosity materials
Optimize material processing with precision de-airing and temperature control, ensuring enhanced quality and consistency in extrusion applications for demanding production environments.

De-Airs and Processes Diverse Materials
The VP Series Vacuum Extruders from The Bonnot Company are engineered to tackle complex material processing challenges in industries like ceramics, pharmaceuticals, and rubber. Utilizing a patented in-line vacuum chamber, these extruders excel in de-airing and processing various material viscosities. Each model offers a robust design with high torque gear motors and twin packer hoppers to ensure continuous feed and material homogenization. Ideal applications include producing porcelain tiles, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and rubber gaskets. The VP Series supports processing capacities from 100 to over 3500 pounds per hour, depending on the model, with customizable temperature control zones for precise operation. Able to integrate seamlessly into existing production lines, these extruders are compatible with Bonnot’s full range of extrusion dies and control options, ensuring they meet your specific production needs. Available in configurations suitable for corrosive materials, they comply with industry standards for safety and efficiency. Maintenance is streamlined with easy access to essential components and optional CIP systems. Custom engineering and testing facilities further enhance their adaptability to unique production requirements.
Benefits
- Enhances material quality by effectively removing air inclusions.
- Increases production efficiency with customizable throughput options.
- Reduces operational costs with optimized temperature control zones.
- Ensures seamless production flow with continuous feed mechanisms.
- Adapts to various industry standards, ensuring broad application compatibility.
- Applications
- Carbon products,Ceramics,Sealants,Hydrocolloids,Food processing,Rodenticides,Industrial clays,Firelogs,Catalysts,Rubber,Bulk molding compounds,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Active pharmaceutical ingredients,Silicone sealants,Food pellets,Porcelain tiles,Stoneware clay,Gelatin hydrocolloids,Ceramic sanitaryware,Fiberglass reinforced panels,Chemical catalysts,Rubber gaskets,Carbon black,Rodenticide blocks,Fire starters
- Steps before
- Mixing,Material Preparation,Pre-heating,Pre-conditioning
- Steps after
- Cutting,Molding,Cooling,Feasibility Testing
- Input ingredients
- bulk molding compound,carbon,catalyst,clay,firelog,cold forming materials,food forming materials,hydrocolloid,rodenticide,rubber,sealant
- Output ingredients
- de-aired clay,extruded products
- Market info
- The Bonnot Company is known for its expertise in manufacturing industrial extruders and cutting equipment, specializing in engineered-to-order solutions for various industries, including food, chemical, and ceramic sectors, with a reputation for quality and innovation.
- Model Series
- VP 2 Series,VP 4 Series,VI 4 Series,VI 6 Series,VI 8 Series
- Output Capacity
- 100-175 lbs/hour,600-1000 lbs/hour,1500-2500+ lbs/hour,2000-3500+ lbs/hour
- Hopper Opening
- 6” x 5”,11.75” x 9.88”,18” x 13.5”,20.5” x 17”
- Motor Power
- 10 HP,25 HP,75 HP,125 HP
- Torque
- High Torque Gear Motor
- Temperature Control
- Jacketed Barrels with Multiple Temperature Control Zones
- Material Ingestion Aid
- Twin Packers
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- Energy efficiency
- 0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- CIP/SIP
- CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Material de-aeration
- In-line vacuum capability
- Hopper Opening
- 6” x 5” to 20.5” x 17”
- Motor
- 10 HP to 125 HP
- Output
- 100-175 lbs/hour to 2000-3500+ lbs/hour
- Jacketed Barrels for Temperature Control
- Yes
- Twin Packers to Aid Material Ingestion
- Yes
- Gear Motor Type
- High Torque
- Hopper Opening Size
- 6" x 5" to 20.5" x 17"
- Vacuum Extrusion Options
- In-Line,Dual Stage
- Extruder Series
- VP 2,VP 4,VI 4,VI 6,VI 8 Series