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The twin-screw extruder used to enhance the added value of plastic raw materials is called a compounding extruder. Our company manufactures the "TEX" series of twin-screw extruders to meet high-performance and high-quality demands. TEX is used not only for traditional inorganic fillers, masterbatch compounds, polymer alloys, and GF/CF compounds, but also for a wide range of applications such as reactions, degassing, dehydration, biomass compounds, long fiber compounding, and supercritical carbon dioxide compounding. By incorporating JSW's unique technologies that dramatically improve compounding performance (compounding screws, compounding cylinders, high-distribution compounding screws) and new solutions for increasing discharge capacity (Side Feed Deaerator), we guide our customers into new realms that were unattainable with conventional machines.

• Extrusion Machine
• plastic
• Rubber

"Tela-TEX" is an operational support system that utilizes the TEX controller for a twin-screw compounding extruder, linking upstream and downstream equipment with TEX to achieve labor reduction, enhanced safety, and increased productivity in pellet production. Additionally, the data logging function supports cause analysis through the management of operational data and tracing during abnormal occurrences. This leads to prompt responses, which can reduce raw material loss. 【Features】 ■ A joint development product by Tanaka Corporation, Japan Steel Works, and Nikkō YPK Trading Co., Ltd. ■ Contributes to labor reduction and improvement of the working environment through simplification of tasks and ensuring safety. ■ Enables the discovery and resolution of production bottlenecks through production volume management. ■ Stabilizes production quality by manualizing production conditions through data accumulation. *For more details, please refer to the materials or contact Nikkō YPK Trading Co., Ltd. (a Japan Steel Works Group company), the distributor of this system.

• Other processing machines

Japan Steel Works, with over 110 years of history as a manufacturer of basic materials, has been leading the industry in the field of resin twin-screw extruders since successfully domesticating the first single-screw extruder for resin in 1950. In the food sector, since launching the first food twin-screw extruder in 1988, we have been favored by many customers. The food twin-screw extruder has grown into a device with infinite possibilities to meet the diversity of markets such as soybean protein, pet food, and confectionery, responding to many applications. Japan Steel Works promises to apply the technology built on the potential of extruders and resin compounding to food compounding extrusion, providing customers with unprecedented innovations in food manufacturing technology.

• Food Processing Equipment
• Food Testing/Analysis/Measuring Equipment

"TEX-F" is a food-grade twin-screw extruder (extrusion molding device) developed based on over 75 years of expertise in extrusion machinery manufacturing. By adopting a split-type screw and cylinder, it can handle various processing tasks such as mixing, pressurizing, reacting, and puffing all in one machine, offering a wide range of models suitable for both research and mass production. It can also add auxiliary materials from the extrusion process, inject water, seasoning liquids, and oils, as well as perform dehydration and oil extraction, catering to needs such as "verification of processes and recipes" and "intentionally preserving the shape of raw materials." [Examples of Applications] ◎ Production of soy meat and feed ◎ Meat processing ◎ Seafood processing ◎ Confectionery (such as chocolate) ◎ Milling of wheat flour and rice flour ◎ Starch processing ◎ Noodle production ◎ Oil production ◎ Dairy processing *For more details, please refer to the materials available for download in the <Catalog Download> section. We are also accepting inquiries for paid testing. *We will be exhibiting at "FOOMA JAPAN 2025" starting June 10 (Tuesday). For more information, please check the basic information section.

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"TEX-FAN" is a mixing simulation software that allows for easy analysis of pressure distribution, temperature distribution, filling rate, residence time, and melt state along the screw axis of a twin-screw extruder in a short amount of time. It can utilize screw shape data from the software "TEX-GEO," which manages screw shapes used in production lines or laboratories as a database. By inputting the various physical properties of the resin and the operating conditions of the extruder, anyone can easily perform simulations. 【Features】 ■ Shortens material development and prototype testing periods ■ Effective for streamlining operations during quality adjustments on production lines ■ Utilizes screw shape data created with "TEX-GEO" ■ Easy simulation for anyone ■ Enhances efficiency in theoretical analysis and development period reduction in process development and new material development *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• plastic
• Engineering Plastics
• Thermo-fluid analysis

"TEX-GEO" is software for twin-screw extruders that allows you to manage screw shapes used in production lines or laboratories as a database. It enables the editing, saving, and printing of screw shape diagrams, which were previously created by hand, in a clear style. By managing screw shapes in a database, efficiency in process development and new material development is expected. 【Features】 ■ Ability to manage screw shapes as a database ■ Capability to edit, save, and print screw shape diagrams in a clear style ■ Expected efficiency in process development and new material development ■ Screw shape data created with this software can also be used in our developed compounding simulation software "TEX-FAN" ■ Easily configure screw shapes by simply selecting and dropping additional screw pieces *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)

The "Twin-Screw Compounding Extruder TEX" is a machine with high customization capabilities that can accommodate a wide range of materials and processes, offering continuous productivity unlike batch-type systems. It also features high energy efficiency through heater heat transfer and screw shear, as well as a wide operating range due to high torque, and there are numerous application cases in the recycling of resins. This document summarizes examples of recycling processes using the "Twin-Screw Compounding Extruder TEX," including chemical recycling, crosslinking cutting, compatibility with biomass materials, and dechlorination treatment. It includes an overview and features of each process. We encourage you to read it. [Contents (Excerpt)] ■ Continuous Chemical Recycling ■ Waste Plastic Recycling ■ Crosslinking Cutting ■ Dechlorination Treatment ■ Thermal Decomposition of Organic Waste ■ TRF Manufacturing *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We are pleased to introduce a new type of die that incorporates advanced technologies, including the adoption of insulation structures, and has developed underwater pelletizing technology for high melting point engineering plastics. We have adopted an electric heater heating method that allows for the die to be heated and maintained at high temperatures of over 300°C. This eliminates the need for a separately installed heat source, enabling significant space savings and cost reductions. We will continue to develop various underwater pelletizers (UWC) for engineering plastics in the future. Additionally, our resin technology development center is equipped with numerous extruders, allowing for practical performance evaluations. 【Features】 ■ Electric heater heating method - Capable of heating and maintaining the die at high temperatures of over 300°C ■ Improved flowability with spherical pellets - By pelletizing underwater, we can obtain uniform spherical pellets with good flowability, without vacuum bubbles appearing on the surface. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Granulating Equipment
• Extrusion Machine

The production of polymers such as rubber copolymers is generally carried out through methods like emulsion polymerization or solution polymerization. Traditionally, methods using a single-axis pre-dehydrator and an expansion extruder for drying were common, but we have now established a rationalization technology that processes everything with a single twin-screw extruder (TEX), which we would like to introduce. By using a twin-screw intermeshing type screw, efficient transportation and extrusion of polymers are possible. Additionally, issues such as poor feed of raw materials, slit leakage, and surging instability are resolved. 【Features】 ■ Stable operation ■ Space-saving ■ Energy-saving ■ Prevention of polymer quality degradation *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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We are pleased to introduce the successful development of a continuous manufacturing process in the cosmetics field through the application of the high-speed twin-screw extruder 'TEX'. The manufacturing method involves the quantitative supply of main raw materials and various additives such as UV absorbers from a hopper, followed by the quantitative supply of fats from the middle of the cylinder via a pump for kneading and dispersion. By kneading at high speed, we obtain an emulsion-like product with a fine and uniform kneading dispersion state. Previously, production was done using batch mixers, but the application of the high-speed twin-screw extruder has enabled improvements in productivity through continuous processing and stabilization of product properties. 【Features】 ■ Fine and uniform kneading dispersion state of emulsion-like products is achieved through high-speed kneading. ■ Improved productivity through continuous processing. ■ Stabilization of product properties is realized. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We have developed a recycling technology for cross-linked plastics and cross-linked rubber, which previously had no treatment methods other than energy recovery through incineration or landfill, using "TEX." By equipping the system with a screen changer at the front, we can filter out debris that mixes with the crushed material. Additionally, the filter can be easily replaced during operation, allowing for continuous operation. This technology effectively performs cross-link cutting of cross-linked plastics such as wire insulation materials and cross-linked rubber (tires, weather strips, etc.). 【Features】 - Effectively performs cross-link cutting of cross-linked plastics such as wire insulation materials. - Effectively performs cross-link cutting of cross-linked rubber (tires, weather strips, etc.). - Enables continuous production of high-quality recycled products. - Allows for stable extrusion by precisely controlling the resin temperature, which is crucial for cross-link cutting. - All by-products can be collected through venting or slitting. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company uses a twin-screw extruder called 'TEX' for one method of removing volatile components from polymers, known as de-volatilization extrusion. To meet the increasingly stringent requirements for reducing residual volatile content, we have developed a water-assisted de-volatilization extrusion technology. By injecting water as a de-volatilization aid, we can enhance the de-volatilization performance to levels (residual volatile content of several + ppm or several ppm) that were not achievable with conventional methods. This technology involves a kneading section that combines a sealing ring and a kneading disk upstream of a vacuum vent, allowing for water injection under high resin pressure. **Advantages of using water as a de-volatilization aid:** - Easily obtainable - Inexpensive - High latent heat - Does not react with most resins - Easy to separate *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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Recycled paper is mainly referred to as recycled paper in the context of old paper recycling, but there are other uses for old paper, such as cushioning materials and packaging made by blending old paper with plastics, as well as various containers. The blending of old paper and plastics is one of the technologies that should be established urgently from an environmental protection perspective. In the recycling of old paper using an extruder, the various forms of old paper and their low bulk density result in poor feedability into the extruder. Additionally, since paper is fibrous, it tends to tangle easily, making it a significant challenge to uniformly disperse it into the molten plastics. We have achieved the blending and pelletizing of old paper and plastics using our twin-screw extruder 'TEX'. 【Mixing Technology】 ■ Stability of raw material feed ■ Dispersion of old paper ■ Low-temperature extrusion ■ Devolatilization *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Extrusion Machine
• plastic

Dispersion of masterbatch carbon black into the base polymer is relatively easy, but for this type of compound, minimizing equipment configuration to reduce costs is the key point. To achieve this, it is necessary to monitor the dispersion progress of the material during the mixing process in the extruder. This document introduces the dilution process of carbon black masterbatch using a twin-screw extruder. We encourage you to read it. [Contents] ■ Experimental equipment and conditions ■ Results, discussion, and conclusion *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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In the manufacturing process of wood products, a large amount of fine wood powder is generated. There is a growing movement to reuse this wood powder by compounding it with plastic to create new wood products. Due to various constraints in wood powder compounding, a twin-screw extruder with a deep groove screw like the 'TEX' and advanced kneading technology are required. This document introduces wood powder compounding using our twin-screw extruder 'TEX'. We invite you to read it. [Contents] ■ Features of TEX kneading technology - Conveying wood powder - Dispersion of wood powder - Treatment of wood vinegar gas - Pelletizing system ■ Development of wood powder compounding *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Extrusion Machine
• wood
• Wood processing machinery

This document introduces the "mixing and dispersion technology utilizing screw tip clearance." We investigated the effects of chip clearance on dispersion performance, resin temperature, and specific energy. Experimental results are presented using figures and graphs, and we also explain other special mixing cylinders, NIC. We encourage you to read it. [Contents] ■ Overview ■ Experimental Results ■ Special Mixing Cylinder NIC ■ Features of NIC *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This document introduces a technology for directly removing high concentrations of volatile components from polymers using a twin-screw extruder "TEX." Our company has established a volatilization technology for monomers and solvents contained in various polymers through numerous verification experiments. We have clearly presented the main technologies for high concentration volatilization, as well as the equipment configuration, in diagrams and tables, so please take a moment to read through it. [Contents] ■ Overview ■ Application Examples ■ Volatilization Technology ■ Equipment Configuration *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Automotive bumpers are currently using grades based on PP resin in many vehicle models from the perspective of improving productivity and recyclability. Since bumper grades require significant improvements in bending modulus and impact strength, the raw material formulation has become complex, increasing the difficulty of compounding. This document introduces the compounding technology of the NEW bumper grade "TEX." We will continue to propose technological developments for further quality improvement and enhanced capabilities in compact machines. [Contents] ■ Equipment configuration ■ Evaluation of dispersion through examples ■ Features *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Typically, power transmission cables are insulated with super clean cross-linked polyethylene around the conductor, but in ultra-high voltage transmission (about 500,000 volts), charge concentration occurs in the insulating part, leading to the problem of cable failure during transmission. To prevent this, a semiconductive material that slightly discharges electricity inside and outside the insulator is used as a cushioning layer. This document introduces a technology for continuous mixing of the semiconductive layer using a biaxial kneading extruder. [Contents] ■ Featured Technology - Adoption of a special kneading cylinder NIC - Optimization of chip clearance for the kneading screw - Control of cylinder temperature - Self-cleaning properties *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This is an introduction to our continuous chemical recycling technology for plastics, utilizing our twin-screw extruder 'TEX' and associated equipment. The raw materials are continuously decomposed through shear heating by the extruder's screw and heat transfer from the cylinder heater. By condensing and recovering the decomposition gas into liquid monomers downstream of the extruder, we can efficiently remove decomposition gases and residues, resulting in high-quality monomers with harmful substances removed. 【Features】 ■ Efficient continuous production of high-quality recycled plastics ■ Capable of recycling various materials other than acrylic ■ Stable supply of raw materials in various shapes, such as film scraps and crushed pieces, to the extruder ■ Specification considerations using test equipment are also possible *For more details, please refer to the PDF document. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Extrusion Machine
• plastic
• Engineering Plastics

The "TEX Twin-Screw Extruder" is a dechlorination treatment device that efficiently thermally decomposes chlorine-based polymers in waste plastics and allows for the efficient removal of hydrogen chloride through a twin-screw extrusion method. Thanks to external heating of the cylinder and the shearing action of the screw, it enables efficient and uniform melting, plasticizing, and thermal decomposition of waste plastics, which is difficult with conventional heating devices. Additionally, by removing hydrogen chloride gas, waste plastics can be utilized as a more efficient solid fuel or as resources for oilification or gasification. 【Features】 ■ High dechlorination performance ■ Stable dechlorination treatment ■ Prevention of adhesion within the device ■ Flexible adaptability to raw material formulations ■ Efficient melting, plasticizing, and thermal decomposition *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Our company is working on the development of recycling technology for plastics and rubber with cross-linked structures, which are generally considered difficult to recycle, by utilizing the twin-screw extruder 'TEX'. 'TEX' effectively cuts the cross-linking by finely grinding supplied coarse crushed rubber with a kneading screw, followed by heating, compression, and shearing action. Since the conditions suitable for cross-link cutting, such as resin temperature, screw rotation speed, and shear stress, can be precisely controlled, it enables the continuous production of high-quality recycled products effectively and stably. 【Features】 ■ Filtration of impurities is possible by equipping a screen changer at the front end. ■ Continuous operation is possible as the filter can be replaced during operation. ■ Further efficiency can be achieved by using liquid additives for cross-link cutting. ■ By-products can be collected through venting or slitting, etc. *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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