Kneader Operating Principle

Two parallel agitator shafts intermesh on rotation and the shafts rotate in same direction, however with different speeds in the ratio to mix and knead the polymers. 

The shape, position, and kinetics of the mixing/kneading are designed to totally clean the core, disks and elements of the other shaft as they intermesh, as well as producing an intensive mixing and kneading. 

The axial conveying is largely dependent on the intensive lateral mixing while compounding continuously. The optimal fill level is between 40 and 75% volume of the equipment. High quantities of gas or vapours can be discharged without difficulty. 

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