Pre-Owned Single Screw Extrusion Equipment for Sale 138

Single Screw Extruders on Kitmondo

Single screw extruders are indispensable in the plastic and rubber sectors. These machines utilize a single screw mechanism to melt, mix, and mold plastic material. The rotating screw within a heated barrel efficiently transforms raw plastic pellets into molten plastic, which is then pushed through a mold to create various products.

Why Choose Kitmondo? Kitmondo simplifies connecting sellers of used industrial machinery with potential buyers worldwide. Our platform offers extensive industry-specific knowledge and a diverse range of machinery, ensuring optimal choices tailored to unique needs.

Advantages for Buyers:

• Cost Savings: Purchasing a used single screw extruder from Kitmondo is financially prudent, often costing a fraction of a new machine.
• Quality Assurance: Most machines listed have been maintained to high standards.
• Price Range: Our single screw extruders are priced between €12,000 and €55,000, catering to different needs and budgets.

Advantages for Sellers:

• Global Reach: Sellers gain access to a broad audience, ensuring their machinery finds the right buyer.
• Smooth Transactions: Kitmondo ensures a seamless process from listing to finalizing the transaction.

Whether you're looking to buy or sell a single screw extruder, Kitmondo connects your aspirations with tangible solutions.

Advantages of Single Screw Extruders:

• Simplicity & Robustness: Easy to operate and maintain.
• Cost-Efficiency: Lower initial and maintenance costs.
• Uniform Shear & Heat Distribution: Ensures homogeneous melting and mixing.
• Versatility: Can process a wide range of polymers.
• Steady Feed: Consistent material feed for uniform output.
• Energy Efficiency: Often more energy-efficient.
• Lower Residence Time: Beneficial for heat-sensitive materials.
• Optimal for Certain Processes: Ideal for film blowing, sheet extrusion, and more.
• Ease of Retrofit and Upgrade: Simple design allows for easy upgrades.
• High Output Rates: Advanced models achieve high output rates.

Main Machine Parameters of Single Screw Extruders:

• Screw Diameter: Determines output capacity.
• Length-to-Diameter (L/D) Ratio: Affects mixing and melting.
• Compression Ratio: Indicates material compression level.
• Motor Power: Determines processing capability.
• Screw Speed (RPM): Affects output speed and material properties.
• Barrel Heating and Cooling Zones: Impacts temperature control.
• Barrel Temperature Profile: Crucial for consistent melt quality.
• Die Type: Shapes the molten polymer.
• Feed Throat Design and Temperature: Ensures consistent material feeding.
• Screw Design and Profile: Tailored for specific processing needs.
• Back Pressure: Influenced by screen packs, breakers, or die design.

Areas of Use:

• Film Extrusion: Producing plastic films for various uses.
• Sheet Extrusion: Creating plastic sheets for forming into products.
• Pipe and Profile Extrusion: Making pipes and profiles for construction.
• Tubing Extrusion: Producing medical tubing.
• Blow Molding: For producing large items like drums or tanks.
• Wire and Cable Coating: Coating wires and cables with plastic.
• Compounding: Mixing additives, fillers, or colors with polymers.
• Recycling: Melting and reforming recycled plastic.
• Fibre Extrusion: Producing monofilaments for various applications.
• Pelletizing: Making plastic pellets for other processes.
• Specialty Extrusions: Producing composite profiles for decking or fencing.

Leading Manufacturers of Single Screw Extruders:

• Davis-Standard: Offers a comprehensive range of extruders.
• KraussMaffei Berstorff: Known for high-quality extrusion equipment.
• Reifenhäuser: Provides reliable extrusion systems.
• Battenfeld-Cincinnati: Produces a wide range of extruders.
• Milacron: Known for dependable single screw extruders.
• WEIER Plastic Machinery Co., Ltd.: Specializes in plastic machinery.
• Toshiba Machine: Offers various extrusion solutions.
• NFM/Welding Engineers, Inc.: Provides single screw models.
• PTi (Processing Technologies International, LLC): Produces single screw systems.
• Coperion: Known for twin-screw extruders but offers single screw variants.
• Bandera: Offers extrusion lines for various processes.
• Amut: Produces high-quality extruders.

Selecting a machine requires considering factors like budget, operational needs, and future growth. Kitmondo's expert team is ready to guide you through the selection process, ensuring you find the perfect machine for your requirements.