Setting new throughput records in compounding

The latest compounding machines are setting new benchmarks in the processing of sensitive plastics. The remarkable progress of these machines have provided manufacturers with improved efficiency and greater production flexibility.

 BUSS has been answering the call for demanding compounding solutions and for over 60 years, it has strived to refine its technology to provide more benefits for its customers. Since its market launch in 2007, the company’s three compounding lines have been geared for various products, each incorporating a BUSS Kneader with MX 140 mm screw shaft diameter. One of these BUSS Kneader MX 140 lines, for masterbatch compounding was seen at the K 2010 in Düsseldorf.

 Another company, Coperion, has been engaged in the fields of bulk materials handling and compounding for the plastics industry. The company now offers turnkey compounding plants complete with all essential machines and components -- which are increasingly being demanded by customers worldwide that companies are now offering several packages to suit varied requirements.

 Breakthrough in compounding throughput

 A leading European cable manufacturer took delivery of a BUSS Kneader MX 140 line for HFFR cable compounds with up to 3000 kg/h throughput. That is double the capacity of the largest existing line for halogen-free flame-retardant cable compounds, and almost three times more than the preceding BUSS Kneader MKS of the same size. This breakthrough in compounding throughput is attributable to the fourflight kneading screw, lower cut and operating at a higher speed of 750 rpm. The result is also outstandingly good mixing to ensure aNike LunarEpic Low Flyknit