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CHT-16D High-Torque Twin Screw Extruder: A Laboratory Compounding Solution for Advanced Material Research
COWIN has developed the CHT-16D high-torque twin screw extruder specifically for advanced laboratory applications, R&D trials, and high-value material testing. The machine is widely used for polymer compounding, material modification, and small-batch pelletizing applications. The

Energy-Saving PET/PLA Extrusion: Skip the Pre-Drying Process with Super Degassing System
As we know, PET is an environmentally friendly material that can be recycled repeatedly. However, during its recycling and reuse, the degree of viscosity reduction is a critical parameter: excessive viscosity loss leads to serious

Low-VOC Devolatilization Process
Liquid Injection Combined with Side Dynamic Venting In graft modification and reactive extrusion processes, volatile by-products and residual monomers are often the key factors affecting material odor, VOC levels, and downstream processing stability. Systems such

COWIN Twin-Screw Extrusion System: Silane Crosslinked XLPE Cable Material Solution
XLPE (crosslinked polyethylene) is widely used as insulation in medium- and high-voltage cables due to its excellent performance and long-term stability. It is also commonly applied in power, telecommunications, and renewable energy sectors. Through crosslinking,

COWIN TPU Extrusion Solution
COWIN TPU Extruder – Engineered Exclusively for TPU Elastomers COWIN Custom-Made Extruder for TPU Processing TPU is a kind of high-Performance Material of Choice TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane), which can be plasticized by heating and dissolved

What Is A Pelletizing System?
What Is A Pelletizing System? A pelletizing system is a complete production line used to transform molten polymers (or other raw materials) into small, uniform pellets. A typical pelletizing system includes: feeding system, screw extruder,

Method of Separating Metals During the Extrusion Process
In extrusion production, metal impurities in the raw materials may cause damage to the equipment such as screw scratches, barrel wear, and mold blockage, and may also lead to product defects. In more serious cases,

Comprehensive Overview of 3D Printer Filament and 3D Filament Production Line
3D printer filament is the most widely used and recognizable material form in consumer and desktop 3D printing. As the backbone of FDM/FFF technology, it determines not only the ease of printing but also the

What Is A Laboratory Extruder?
What Is A Lab Extruder? A laboratory extruder is a compact, high-precision extruder designed specifically for material research and development, pilot- and small-scale testing, and educational purposes. The industrial mass production of nearly every material

What is Water-Ring Hot Die-Face Pelletizing System
Introduction: A Reliable Solution for Soft, Sticky, and Biodegradable Polymers The water-ring hot die-face pelletizing system is engineered to handle a wide range of challenging materials that are not easily processed by air-cooled pelletizing. It

Underwater Pelletizer Common Pelletizing Faults and Particle Abnormalities Handling Guidelines
Underwater pelletizers, as continuous-duty equipment, are prone to operational failures. Regular inspection of pellet quality enables prompt fault detection and resolution. Below are troubleshooting approaches for common pelletizing issues (excluding pellet recutting) in production. Burred

8 Carbon Fibre Composite Moulding Techniques
Carbon fibre is commonly compounded with a base material such as resin to form composites with high specific strength, low density, high modulus, extreme heat resistance, and excellent fatigue and corrosion resistance. With all these

Filler Masterbatches: A Comprehensive Overview
The earliest raw materials for plastic production were entirely dependent on natural materials. The initial concept of adding fillers to plastics began with the idea of incorporating inexpensive inert materials to replace a portion of

The Impact Of Calcium Carbonate Performance Parameters On Filler Masterbatch
Calcium carbonate is the most widely used filler and modifier in traditional plastic products. As a cost-effective filler, it significantly reduces the production costs of plastic products by partially replacing resin. Calcium carbonate not only

Managing Low Melt Temperature in Twin-Screw Extrusion: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions
During the plastic compounding process in a twin-screw extruder, low-temperature extrusion can lead to several adverse outcomes. Insufficient melt temperature may prevent polymers from fully melting, resulting in poor mixing and potential material degradation. A

Tips for Operating and Debugging the Extruder
Debugging before operating the extruder is a crucial step in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and quality of the production process. It helps identify any potential issues with the extruder, checks for any safety concerns, ensures

The Effect of Extrusion Process Conditions on SGFPP Fiber Length
Short glass fiber reinforced polypropylene (SGFPP) is a composite material composed of polypropylene (PP) as the matrix and glass fiber as the dispersed medium. SGFPP has the advantages of light weight, high modulus, fatigue resistance,

Cleaning Method Of Twin Screw Extruder
The screw and barrel of the twin-screw extruder will have some residual materials during use. If they are not cleaned in time after use, these residues may cause equipment performance degradation and increase maintenance costs.
