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National Centre for Nano-structured Materials (NCNSM)

Polymer

Instrument:

Twin Screw Extruder

Make and model etc.:

Minilab II, Haake Rheomex CTW5
(co-rotating and counter-rotating)

Room number:

B019

Responsible person/s:

Ramontja James,Gcwabaza Thabo and Badyopadhyay Jayita

Operator required?

No

Specifications:

[1] Maximum operating temperature: 350°C
[2] Mixing environment: Air / Inert
[3] Feeding capacity: 7g (maximum)
[4] Diameter of the die: 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2 mm
[5] Minijet adapter: To transfer sample from extruder to injection moulder.


Twin Screw Extruder

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