CAMX 2024

The Future of Compounding is Now

December 15, 2021 |

How a compounding extruder achieves industry leading output rates for both torque- and volume-limiting compounds.

Compounders in the commodity and masterbatch markets typically run medium-to-large batch production sizes, and high production rates are particularly critical for them, which they typically run on a 24/7/365 basis. Learn how a newly developed compounder with the highest free volume at 18 Nm/cm3 torque density of any co-rotating twin screw extruder on the market is suited for these and any other torque- or power-limited applications. Other design features of this machine include ease of maintenance, machine health status tracking and an operational friendly interface. This extruder meets the needs of a fast-paced manufacturing environment where management can observe the OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) at a glance.

Agenda:

  • How a compounding extruder achieves industry leading output rates for both torque- and volume-limiting compounds
  • How a compounding extruder achieves industry-leading output rates for both high-shear and shear-sensitive compounding requirements
  • Combining and meeting the needs of management, maintenance, process and operations in a new twin-screw compounder

Presenter 1:

Dean Elliott

Technical Processing Manager

Mr. Dean Elliott has over twenty years of plastics extrusion experience. Dean earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Durban-Natal in his native South Africa. As technical processing manager, he leads R&D projects, provides extrusion training and support for customers, and oversees pilot plant trials. To date, Dean has his name on three patents.

Presenter 2:

Ryley Jones

Mechanical Engineering Supervisor

Mr. Ryley Jones has been working at Entek for five years as a mechanical design engineer. During that time, he has been involved in many R&D projects—including Entek's newest extruder, the HT 72mm, and a wide range of other projects including turn-key installations for Entek's customers. Ryley graduated from Georgia Tech in 2014 with a bachelor's in mechanical engineering.

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