Extruders get speed, torque boosts

Aug. 24, 2015
Designed for extreme operating conditions, Century Extrusion's twin-screw extruders have been upgraded for even more powerful performance.

CXE-HO Designed for extreme operating conditions, Century Extrusion's twin-screw extruders have been upgraded for even more powerful performance.

What's new? Century Extrusion has added two models, the 26 and 105, to the line. The machines come with higher torque and speed, with power increases of 20-40 percent.

Benefits Long-term reliability, design flexibility and the power, speed and torque to increase throughput. Also, the machine's twin-screw gearbox offers a main bearing life of up to 50,000 hours. As a standard, the CXE offers high-torque, cold rolled shafts and tungsten barrels. Other materials are also available. The design provides the flexibility for customization on factors such as process section metallurgy and configuration, power and torque, and process and automation.

Century Extrusion, Traverse City, Mich., 231-947-6400, www.centuryextrusion.com