The Value of Side Feeding in Extrusion
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Twin-screw extruders are faced with two limitations, motor power and volumetric capacity. That capacity is influenced by bulk density, surface friction of the powder, material flow ability, and aeration. Aeration Reduction In order to maximise feeding volume it is essential to minimise aeration, which takes place when air enters the extruder with the premix. This […]
Xtrutech Next Generation Drum Cooler
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Xtrutech are proud to showcase the newest version of the XTDC2, the latest of our Next Generation Drum Coolers! Flexibility Our new drum cooler is built for enhanced flexibility with lab and speciality small batches. The XTDC2 features interchangeable configurations, forming sheets by cooling across the rolls and belt or bypassing the belt and collecting […]
Apprenticeship Achievements
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Xtrutech Mechanical Engineering Apprentice’s Eddie Rogers and Oliver Beardmore have recently completed their Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Fitter courses respectively. First to Complete Recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education, both courses have been completed with Newcastle-under-Lyme College. Oliver became the first student at the college to complete this apprenticeship. Eddie recently celebrated […]
Xtrutech Interview with Inside Sustainability
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Read Xtrutech Managing Director, Ryan Moore’s interview for the latest edition of Inside Sustainability. He discussed how innovation has played a role in the significant growth the business has experienced over the last few years. Sustainable Innovations In the last two years, Xtrutech have released a new XTS Fines Compactor, developed with a large European […]
XTS19 Bio Polymer Laboratory Line
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Xtrutech are proud to showcase our latest animation, a detailed dive into the workings on an XTS19 biopolymer extrusion line. Reducing Reliance on Fossil Fuels Xtrutech boast a comprehensive range of extruder lines which are specialised for biomaterials including PVOH, PLA, PVA, Cellulose, and Starch-based Polymers. By utilizing renewable feedstocks such as plant-based polymers, […]
Xtrutech Upcoming Events 2024
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During 2023 Xtrutech had the opportunity to exhibit at a number of exceptional events across the world to connect with colleagues across the paint and plastics industries. This year we are excited to be attending events on 3 continents including exhibitions new to us for 2024. We hope to see many of you throughout the […]
Xtrutech’s new partnerships to improve service & support throughout India
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Xtrutech is excited to share the news of two new collaborations that will significantly enhance our service and support offerings in India. We are proud to introduce Naiks Engineering Solutions, a team of highly qualified engineers based in Gujarat, India. Naiks will play a pivotal role in providing dedicated engineering services to XTS customers across […]
Our final exhibitions for 2023
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September was an eventful month for Xtrutech, marked by our active participation in two industry exhibitions: the Asia Pacific Coatings Show (APCS) and Interplas. These exhibitions provided invaluable opportunities to showcase our latest innovations in the fields of both powder coating and plastics processing technology. Asia Pacific Coatings Show APCS 2023 was a great experience […]
The Innovation Centre is now open for process trials
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Xtrutech are proud to announce that the “Innovation Centre” is now open for process trials. This brand-new facility is located at our UK Headquarters and will house the XTS19 and XTS35 Twin Screw Extruder lines, along with various ancillaries from the XTS range, including the M5 High-Speed Mixer and MKV Compactor. XTS customers can rest […]
Introducing the XTDC Drum Cooler
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Xtrutech are happy to announce the release of the XTDC3, the latest generation of Xtrutech’s compact Drum Coolers. The XTDC3 features some innovative upgrades to make cleaning and maintenance even simpler. Our new Drum Cooler made its initial premiere at the European Coatings Show, where you may have seen our Service Engineers demonstrating some of […]