The modular principle of the barrel permits precise sequencing for each application. Each barrel section’s temperature can be set separately. Electrical heater shells provide heating, cooling is obtained with water. Barrels, as well as screw and kneading elements are made out of nitrided steel in the standard version, the wear resistant version is made of suitable materials, corresponding to the respective requirements.

Clam shell Barrel

The barrel can be opened in minutes. This makes product changeover, maintenance and research fast and easy.

Standard barrels

The freely selectable order of screws and kneading elements assure the process sections mating the process configuration.
Thus, different process zones can be set up interchangeably, according to the requirements for: Conveying; Plasticizing; Mixing and shearing; Homogenizing; Degassing; Pressure building.