Comparison of Diameter ratios and its Impact on Processing Technical Powder Coatings

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The specific geometry of a twin screw extruder for powder coating has historically varied for some suppliers, e.g. Werner & Pfleiderer (Coperion), OMC (Picard): whilst remaining consistent for other manufacturers APV (Baker Perkins) and Xtrutech. Available Extruder Torque: As is clearly visible in the illustration above, the available space within the screw cross section for […]

The Evolution of the XTS Side Feeder Design

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The XTS Side Feeder has undergone various design changes to improve efficiency and to increase achievable output. The aim of these developments was to provide solutions to the common problems found in traditional feeders. This includes handling materials which are typically hard to feed, reducing product bridging and decreasing square internal corners that trap product. […]

Repassa works alongside Xtrutech’s UK Service Team

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The Xtrutech Service Team was recently joined by Mr Chokchai Chaikitti aka “Num” from our partners at the Repassa Group. Num has spent two weeks with us, to further develop his knowledge of XTS machines alongside our engineers. Num is pictured above with the XTS Compactor. This machine is growing in popularity due to its […]

Side Feeding Versus Top Feeding in Powder Coating Extrusion

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All Twin-Screw Extruders face the same two limitations, their installed motor power (often referred to as torque) and their volumetric capacity or intake. The capacity or intake to any extruder is influenced by: bulk density changes in bulk density during feeding surface friction of the powder material flow ability aeration The intake is affected by […]

Introducing Xtrutech’s new clean-in-place feeder

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Xtrutech have developed our new CIP feeder to reduce cleaning times for our customers. We have successfully achieved this by automating part of the cleaning process for our new feeder and hopper. The automated CIP system is suitable for all XTS production extruders. What is CIP? “Clean-in-place” is a method of automated cleaning used to […]

Xtrutech | A leading supplier of OEM spare parts

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Xtrutech are a leading independent supplier of OEM spare parts for Twin Screw Extruders. As a result, we strive to work with suppliers who follow our best practices by using quality materials and innovative processes. When it comes to the manufacture of screws, barrels and shafts, quality is our focus, not only as a finished […]

Xtrutech is proud to have received a Silver Award from Ecovadis

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Xtrutech is very pleased to have received a Silver Award from Ecovadis. This is our first year completing their sustainability assessment and we hope that next year our score will be even better. Our overall score has shown that “Xtrutech is in the top 7% of companies rated by EcoVadis in the Manufacture of special-purpose-machinery […]

What makes an XTS Extruder Line?

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XTS Twin Screw Extruders XTS or Xtrutech Twin Screw is our signature range for Twin Screw Extrusion. Each machine is designed and manufactured by Xtrutech at our Headquarters. What makes an XTS Extruder line? And most importantly what benefits can the XTS range offer you? XTS machines are designed with durability in mind and manufactured […]

The XTS Compactor: A Fines Recycling System from Xtrutech

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Xtrutech have released an in-depth video featuring the XTS Compactor, a fines recycling system for the powder coating industry. Our latest video, which is available on our Youtube channel, discusses the features and benefits of the Compactor whilst supplying close-up shots of the machine in action. You can watch the full video here. The XTS […]

Xtrutech is growing a global team in 2022

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Xtrutech is off to an excellent start in January, we have welcomed even more members to the team and as a result we are now looking to expand into larger premises. One of our newest employees is Richard Oliver, Xtrutech’s Regional Sales Manager for Scandinavia, the Middle East & Asia Pacific. Richard Oliver will be […]