ZEUS Extruder

ZEUS is Tecnomatic's innovative concept for the 37 L/D extruder series. It consists of a version without a gear reducer, which differs from other offers available on the market, for several remarkable solutions in terms of energy savings and performance.

Thanks to major developments in torque motor technology in terms of reliability and efficiency, this solution was chosen to guarantee exceptional savings in the production of plastic pipes. The pipe extrusion process is highly dependent on electricity, and most of the energy used is directly linked to the operation of the machine. The energy used to drive the extruder itself represents more than 50 % of the total, and the remaining energy is used for items such as accessories and utilities. Surveys conducted by Tecnomatic show that a typical company should be able to reduce its energy consumption by 10 % without significant capital expenditure.

The torque motor, combined with a new feed section and a more optimized screw design, reduces electrical consumption with results of up to 14 % (compared to a traditional gear-reducer extruder). Finally, a water-cooled frequency controller and a new touch control screen, with measurement modules for monitoring energy consumption together with a gravimetric weighing system during production, equip the ZEUS extruder.

The ZEUS extruder is designed to process 80 and 100 PE materials, but its consistent specific output across the entire speed range at low or high pressure also makes it perfect for PP and corrugated pipes. The linearity of output at different pressures indicates a properly adjusted intake geometry of the screw and feed bushing. The intake responds similarly even with a different pellet shape, which may vary depending on raw material suppliers.