Challenges in processing reactive materials
When processing reactive materials, it is necessary not only to complete the physical forming of the material, but also to control the progress of its chemical reaction. These reactions include the formation of chemical bonds, cross-linking or polymerization of molecular chains, etc. Factors such as temperature, shear force and residence time during the reaction process have a direct impact on the performance of the final product.
The core challenge of processing reactive materials is that the equipment must be able to provide precise temperature control and appropriate shear force to ensure uniform mixing of the materials during the reaction, while avoiding degradation or decomposition of the material performance due to excessive temperature or excessive shear force. In addition, different reactive materials have different sensitivities to shear and temperature, so the equipment needs to be able to flexibly adjust processing parameters to suit the needs of the material.
How does the high torque design of the KTD series ensure stability
The 11N.m/cm³ high torque design of the KTD High Volume Extruder Production Line shows unique advantages when processing reactive materials. This design allows the equipment to provide sufficient shear force at a lower speed to ensure smooth mixing and processing of reactive materials. Specifically, the high torque design has the following advantages:
1. Precisely control shear force to avoid overreaction
During the processing of reactive materials, if the shear force is too large, it is easy to cause the molecular structure in the material to be destroyed, thus affecting the integrity of its chemical reaction. With its high torque design, the KTD High Volume Extruder Production Line equipment can maintain high shear force even at low speeds to ensure that the materials can be evenly mixed.
2. Low temperature processing to reduce the risk of material decomposition
Temperature control is another key factor in the processing of reactive materials. Since these materials release energy during processing, excessive processing temperatures may cause thermal decomposition of the material, thereby destroying its molecular structure. The high torque design of the KTD High Volume Extruder Production Line allows the equipment to complete processing at a lower temperature, reducing the risk of material decomposition caused by increased temperature. At the same time, high torque means that the screw can effectively mix the material fully during the extrusion process without having to rely on excessively high temperatures to improve fluidity.
3. High groove depth design enhances mixing effect
The KTD High Volume Extruder Production Line also adopts a high groove depth design, which provides more flow space for the material, increases the residence time of the material in the screw, and ensures that the material can be fully mixed during processing. For reactive materials, uniform mixing is essential. Uneven reaction will lead to unstable product performance, and the high groove depth design of the KTD series effectively solves this problem. The longer residence time and larger contact area of the material in the screw enable the reactive material to fully complete the chemical reaction, ensuring the consistency and high quality of the final product.
4. Flexible parameter adjustment
Due to the wide variety of reactive materials, different materials have different requirements for parameters such as temperature and shear force during processing. The design of the KTD High Volume Extruder Production Line allows operators to flexibly adjust the operating parameters of the equipment according to the characteristics of different materials, such as adjusting the speed and controlling the temperature.