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 […]
MK5 Compactor release
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May has been an exciting month for Xtrutech with many new developments happening across the board. This includes exhibition announcements, new team members, machine releases and the progression of new projects. Xtrutech have released a new generation of Compactors and the MK5 can be manufactured and certified to be used in a dust UKCA/ATEX zone […]
Xtrutech at the European Coatings Show 2023
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In March, Xtrutech were eager to attend the European Coatings Show after 4 years of postponement! ECS has been a regular show for Xtrutech throughout our history and we were happy to be back as an exhibitor. The Xtrutech stand was the place to be for powder producers looking for all things Twin Screw Extruder […]
M10 High Speed Mixer from Xtrutech
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Introducing the M10 High Speed Mixer from Xtrutech, this is one of our larger mixers within the XTS range and features a fixed-bowl design. This is available as either a single-wall or jacketed tank for water cooling. The M10 has contoured discharge valves for simple product discharge, with a variable speed motor to enable efficient […]
Xtrutech Upcoming Events 2023
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Over the course of 2022 Xtrutech had the opportunity to travel across the globe to many different events and locations. We are excited to do this again in 2023 with the addition of some new exhibitions that we haven’t attended before. We hope to see many of you throughout the new year and please find […]
6 features of the XTS65 that make XTS Extruders the most efficient for Powder Coating Production
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XTS Side Feeder Developed by Xtrutech to tackle the problem of aeration and bridging in the feed throat, Side Feeding effectively stabilizes the Torque allowing the extruder to be pushed harder for higher outputs. Clean-in-Place System The XTS automated Clean-In-Place system removes material from the interior surface of the hopper, without any need for disassembly […]
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 […]