SML has introduced a new co-rotating twin-screw extruder (TSE), further expanding its product portfolio to provide customers with more comprehensive extrusion solutions.

Launched to address the growing market demand for high output of polyolefins and polyesters, this new TSE offers the following advantages:

Energy Efficiency and Quality Enhancement: Compared to large single-screw extruders with equivalent output, the TSE features a shorter processing unit, a smaller footprint, and lower heating power. Its restricted-feed and high-torque design reduces specific energy input (SEI) by 10–15%, while the number of gels in standard CPP films can be reduced by up to 20%.

Compatibility with High-Performance Lines: With an output capacity of 1,000 to 2,000 kg/h, the TSE perfectly matches high-performance cast film lines with widths of up to 6.5 meters.

Smart Design and Low Maintenance Costs: The rotating barrel design allows for quick screw changes from the rear. Temperature control, combining ceramic heaters with air cooling, is both precise and economical. The equipment offers various integrated barrel and pre-configured options, with the choice of either one-piece or segmented screws.

Support for Drying-Free Processing and In-Line Compounding: Equipped with a high-performance vacuum system, the TSE can directly process PET or PLA without pre-drying. It also handles high volumes of recycled materials or flake feedstock, enabling in-line compounding.