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The first test series show that using Sigmasoft Autonomous Optimization the flow channels of the extrusion die are automatically
optimised within hours, considerably
improving the quality of the extrudate. This is achieved by defining
geometrical degrees of freedom for
the extrusion die's flow channel in
the software. Sigmasoft then autonomously determines the ideal geometry for a dimensionally stable extrudate. By optimising the velocity
profile inside the extrusion die,
deformation of the extruded profile
is kept to a minimum.
Pratteln, Switzerland-based BUSS
(Hall 16, A59) has added two higher
throughput models to its successful
Compeo range of compounding systems. The Compeo 88 and Compeo
110 kneaders for plastics and elastomers will join the smaller Compeo 55
which was launched onto the market
around one year ago.
BUSS is presenting the new Compeo 110, with a processing length of
18 L/D, including a downstream side
feeder alongside its new conical
twin screw discharge unit. In this
configuration the system is suitable,
among other things, for compound-

The Compeo range of compounders from Buss

ing filled and reinforced thermoplastics, including natural fibre-reinforced and bio-based plastics as well
as HFFR cable compounds. With a
process length of 25 L/D, the new
Compeo 88 is optimised for compounding black or coloured masterbatches and can, if required, be fitted with one or two additional side
feeders. The company also announced that the first user of such a
Compeo 88 will be a European masterbatch manufacturer who is due to
take delivery of the new system from
BUSS before K2019.
As all Compeo compounders are
assembled from standardised modules, optimised lines featuring

cost-effective configurations can be
specifically tailored to a wide range of
processing tasks and temperatures -
from thermally sensitive thermosets
to demanding engineering polymers
with processing temperatures of up
to 400°C (750°F). Conventional
three- or four-flight kneading elements can be combined with new elements comprising two or six flights
to put to use in any desired position
within the process section. Combined
with an increase in specific torque,
this permits longer mixing zones
without any additional increase in energy input. The control system with
its OPC UA interface makes Compeo
completely Industry 4.0 compatible.

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