Parallele Twin Doppelschneckenextruder Screw Extruder ARGOS 72/93/114/135 EXTRUSION TECHNOLOGY PROFILES PIPES SHEETS
ARGOS Twin-screw extruders for supreme productivity You can expect a great deal from ARGOS extruders Four-shaft Gear Concept An innovative gear concept ensures safe distribution of a most powerful driving torque. The novel solution reduces the torque load on the individual pair of pinions to merely a quarter of the all driving torque. Long Processing Unit 4-shaft technology An effective processing unit length from the feeding port front end of 23:1 up to 28:1 the screw diameter is the basis for excellent output capacity and reduces the amounts of additives required. EXcProXP Microprocessor Control With the new ExcPro XP microprocessor control a new dimension of user-friendliness and data communication capability has become reality. IC Intracool Using the Intracool-screw temperature process more energy can be transported than with any other external temperature control system. apc Air Power Cooling Easily matching any liquid cooling system in efficiency, the apc high-capacity air cooling system offers the advantage of higher reliability combined with perfect temperature control and maintenance requirements practically down to zero. argos extruders - extremely robust - simple to operate - flexible in application 2 Cincinnati Extrusion argos
INTRODUCTION With the further improved argos range, Cincinnati Extrusion offers parallel high-performance twin-screw extruders which were designed for utmost reliability ensuring maximum productivity of the users extrusion system. EXcProXP microprocessor control Long processing units IC Intracool apc air power cooling Cincinnati Extrusion argos 3
ARGOS The argos concept Novel gearing Solution 5 28 x D 4-shaft gearbox The argos extruders are the first machines worldwide with a four-shaft drive mechanism, a solution offering decisive advantages over the conventional three-shaft gearing mechanisms with a simple 1:1 split of the driving torque. In the four-shaft solution, the torque for the second screw is split again in a 1:1 ratio to drive two auxiliary shafts at levels above and below the second screw shank. This way, the individual pair of gears driving the screw has to take merely 25 % of the overall torque. The extreme loadability connected with this type of gear train enables to work with the kind of torques required to achieve high output rates at low screw speed. argos transmission systems are equipped with highly efficient plate heat exchangers. The close control of oil temperature provides maximum lubrication security. 28D processing Unit The long processing unit with an effective screw length from the feeding port s front edge of 28D is a core feature of the new argos range of twin-screw extruders. Optimal temperature-mediated control of the process and a unique processing latitude are the 7 4 6 3 2 1 benefits for the user. Consistent product quality is ensured at all output rates and backpressures and irrespective of the tooling system, formulation and raw 1 Transmission bell housing materials used. 2 Feed section 3 Barrel heater 4 Barrel from two-stage nitrided steel 5 Effective processing length of 28D 6 apc ("air power cooling"): intensive highly efficient heating resp. cooling system units 7 Screws: nitrided steel with Mo-plasma coated flights Option: stainless steel with Mo-coated flights 4 Cincinnati Extrusion argos
TECHNICAL EXECUTION argos extruders are designed for productivity on the basis of high output capacity and unique processing latitude. The processing unit with an effective L/D ratio of 28:1 keeps stress on the raw material at a minimum by efficient heat transfer guaranteed by an optimal residence time spectrum and large internal surfaces. argos extruders are designed for utmost mechanical reliability. An innovative four-shaft concept is used for the distributor drive and enables to work with high torque at low screw speed. Overheating is safely avoided so that top product quality is consistently ensured. Additional safety is built in by the driver s large centre distances. Plate heat exchanger Influence of L/D Ratio upon Residence Times Influence of L/D ratio upon residence times (s) 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 18D 23D 26D 28D Output zone Venting zone Flow restriction zone Plasticizing zone Feed zone The graph shows the zone residence times for three different L/D ratios. With the high L/D ratio, more than tripling of the residence time in the pre-heating zones is achieved - greatly improving the processing performance. Cincinnati Extrusion argos 5
ARGOS The argos concept Output zone Torpedo Intake zone Screw core thermoregulation intracool Flow Return Screw Core Thermoregulation The proven Intracool is a closed, maintenance-free, self-regulating and energy saving system of screw temperature control. Energy to be removed from the metering section is transported by the vaporised heat transfer medium to the feed section where the energy is released again by condensation. A steel spring in the screw core provides adequate agitation and conveyance of the fluid back to the screw tip. The heat transmission efficiency of the closed Intracool system beats that of any external screw core thermoregulation. Optional: screw temperature control by fluid circulated through an external heating/cooling unit. External screw temperature control Barrel cooling Standard on market Hot air argos The proven approved apc air cooling method stands for air power cooling. The efficiency could further be increased by an optimised air guiding system which minimises variations in the barrel temperature distribution. Temperature distribution on the barrel apc air power cooling Cold air The advantages compared to the liquid cooling system are: > maintenance-free > trouble-free > maximum lifetime 6 Cincinnati Extrusion argos
TECHNICAL EXECUTION Drive and auxiliary Units AC- or DC-motors are used to drive the argos extruders. The motors are mounted alongside the distribution gearbox to save space. The argos 72-28D has the main motor flange mounted directly to the reduction gearbox. All other extruder drives are mounted on the extruder frame. The degassing system and the optional external screw temperature control system are positioned directly below the barrel. argos DC-drive units Configuration argos extruders use modular design concepts. Depending on the application, the machines feature an L/D ration of 23:1, 26:1 or 28:1 and purpose-tailored motor power corresponding with the particular reduction gear ratio and screw speed maximum. The control cabinet with the rotating operating terminal is mounted on the left side of the extruders. The standard screw centre height is 1100 mm. Special versions with non-standard extrusion height or standalone control cabinet are offered upon request. argos AC-drive units Optimal plasticizing units - processing length and temperature control save energy Vented unit Cincinnati Extrusion argos 7
ARGOS Extruder versions Parallel twin screw extruder argos 114 8 Cincinnati Extrusion argos
APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY Pipe (R), profile (P) and sheet (PL) versions of the argos extruders are available. Motor power, screw speed and the electrics of the different types are tuned to the specific requirements of the various product groups. High motor power is only used where actually required. argos R for Pipe Extrusion Pipe version with high motor power and screw speed. Three-phase heating zones are provided for all customary pipe toolings. Main motor synchronised with haul-off unit. Suited for automated production by addition of modules including gravimetric feed control, wall thickness measurement, haul-off control and automatic centering of the pipe. argos PL for Sheet Extrusion Special size 112 or 132 sheet versions with screw speed and driving power corresponding to the pipe versions. Heating and cooling of all barrel zones inclusive of zone 1 is provided. Equipped with active oil circulation screw core temperature control. Two-stage vacuum pump with enhanced capacity. Stainless steel screws with special mixing section guaranteeing complete absence of flow lines. Pre-installed sheet die electrics and synchronisation with downstream line. argos P for Profile Extrusion Profile versions with down-stepped screw speed desirable in particular for impact modified formulations. While the motor power is lower for better economy of operation, the screw torque of the pipe versions is maintained. One-phase tooling heating zones bring about additional energy savings. Excellent processing capability for the most diverse formulations irrespective of variations in the raw material properties. Replacement of lead by calcium/zinc stabilisation presents no problems. One extruder concept... for many applications: extruder sizes 72 to 135 Cincinnati Extrusion argos 9
ARGOS Important argos applications Profile Extrusion Building profiles > window and door profiles > lining profiles > free-foamed profiles > integral foam profiles > siding profiles > cable contacts Coextruded profiles > all applications Engineering profiles > electric industry > lighting fixtures > automotive and ship building industries > machine building industry Pipe Extrusion diameter range > pressure pipes 10-630 mm > drains & sewage pipes 10-800 mm > corrugated pipes 8-800 mm > composite pipes 63-800 mm > foam core pipes 63-630 mm Sheet Extrusion (U-PVC) PVC sheet > smooth/transparent > smooth/opaque > embossed > laminated > laminated & embossed Free-foamed PVC sheet Low-density free-foamed sheet Integral foam sheet (Celuka) Coextruded foam core sheet 10 Cincinnati Extrusion argos
TECHNOLOGY Screws The most advanced metalworking technologies and machine tools are used by Cincinnati Extrusion in the precision manufacture of the parallel twin-screws for the argos machines. Screw configurations were developed which ensure optimal processing characteristics for the particular application. Profile Extrusion Fully flighted variable pitch screws are used which process impact modified PVC with minimal stress and yield perfectly homogenous extrudates. Pipe Extrusion Fully flighted twin-screw The large number of flights in the pre-heating zone of the pipe screws creates the kind of large internal surface area which ensures that the required energy can be input without excessive compression and stress on the material. Sheet Extrusion Pre-plasticising zone with a high number of flights Configuration and make of the sheet screws ensure perfect homogenisation of the melt, a crucial capability in sheet production. Over 1.000 kg of the top quality sheet without any flow lines can be reached per hour by the argos 132. Screws for sheet applications made from stainless steel. Screw Flight coating Molybdenum coating of all screw wearing surfaces is standard. Fully automatic advanced plasma techniques are used by Cincinnati Extrusion to ensure extreme resistance to wear and tear. Molybdenum coating Cincinnati Extrusion argos 11
ARGOS Feeding Direct Hopper Feeding For free-flowing dry blend without variations in apparent desity. The filled hopper can be swung to the following positions respectively: > Production > Shut > Emptying Metering Unit (synchronized) The metering unit enables accurate adjustment of the screw filling factor and plasticising rate. Ideal for materials with varying apparent density. A metering unit is also recommendable for the feeding of regrind and pellets. Sliding hopper Vertical dosing Unit (synchronized) Especially designed for non free flowing or highly filled U-PVC-formulations. The vertical dosing unit consists of a hopper with a vertical dosing screw. It is mounted over the barrel feed port, and may be pivoted away from the barrel for emptying, access, etc. Metering unit Vertical dosing unit 12 Cincinnati Extrusion argos
TECHNOLOGY Depending on the properties of the material and other requirements, the customer can choose between a variety of feeding variants. Direct gate-controlled feeding from the full hopper or a metering unit can be used. Additionally special vertical dosing units and crammer feeders for poor flowing formulations are available. Crammer Feeder (synchronized) This is used to feed poor flowing P-PVC formulations. Paddle-type agitators prevent material bridging inside the hopper. Gravimetric feeding (synchronized) Crammer feeder For continuous throughput measuring, and resulting control to minimize fluctuations in output and/or metre weight. Can be used in conjunction with a dosing feeder. The additives can be incorporated by additional dosing units. Continuous Mixer To add blowing agents or other additives to the formulation. The continuous mixer is installed between a hopper and the dosing unit. Gravimetric feeding Dosing, stuffing, mixing, throughput measuring the right technology for each raw material Cincinnati Extrusion argos 13
ARGOS Top-performance control of extrusion systems The EXcPRO-XP control system is intended for use with single and twin-screw extruders. It contains the complete sequencing logic, temperature controllers for all extruder and die zones, and provides for interfaces with upstream and downstream units used in extrusion. To guarantee optimal ease of operating and to be able to interface with peripheral equipment and downstream devices made by different manufacturers, all set-point and actual values along the extrusion line can be processed, visualised and evaluated at a central location. For data communication, Cincinnati Extrusion uses the Controller Area Network (CAN) field bus technology, which is a proven technology in the automotive and aerospace industries, enables digital communication with all connected drives, and various other CANbusable controls, sensors and actuators. CANopen Extrusion Interface Plug&Play-interchangeability of various extruder and downstream equipment from different manufacturers ensures maximum flexibility. It is not a proprietary interface! Standardization by CiA-DSP420 and Euromap-E27! Optimal Ease of operating Systematic use of dynamic colour elements yields a quick overview of production conditions and machine status. The user can define the layout of the printouts freely and the print files can also be stored on 3.5" floppy disks, USB flash drive or on a network drive. Automation The proven HELIOS automation modules from Cincinnati Extrusion are also available for the new EXc PRO-XP control with improved performance and enhanced user-friendliness. Temperature Control Dramatic improvements have been made to temperature control since the last version. Shorter settling times could be achieved without loss in stability and the accuracy of temperature control could be pushed up to its physical bounds. With the new EXc PRO-XP systems, supreme quality of temperature control does not have any special skills and abilities of the machine operator as a precondition. All temperature controllers of the system are based on the most advanced control algorithms and are self-optimising. 14 Cincinnati Extrusion argos
CONTROL A suitable control system makes it possible to operate an extruder even more economically. A new control generation has been developed that embodies current trends and developments in the field of personal computers (PCs) and programmable logic control (PLC). The swivelling and tilting operator station assembly offers maximum functionality. > 10.4" colour TFT-display > 68 clearly organised large-size keys > LED-illuminated selection keys for immediate identification of the drive selected Temperature plots of an EXcPRO-XP controlled proton 60-30G single-screw extruder. The actual temperatures reach the 1 C tolerance band consistently within approximately 3 minutes and are maintained thereafter without a single case of overshooting. Colour code: Temperature ( C) 160 E1 (intake zone) E2 E3 E4 150 140 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 Time (Minute) Cincinnati Extrusion argos 15
ARGOS Top-performance control of extrusion systems Visualization An industrial PC is used for high-performance visualization. A PCI-bus solution was chosen that ensures currently the fastest access to the process data of an autonomous PLC. A highly robust 512 MB industrial grade compact flash disk is used instead of a classical, mechanically rotating hard disk. This static storage guarantees absolute resistance to mechanical stress. WindowsXP Embedded was opted for as the most appropriate software platform. This embedded (industrial) operating system combines the advantages of an extremely high operating dependability with state of the art technology of the office world. Other advantages are: > All system and program files can be stored in a readonly section of the compact flash disk. Corruption of these files that may jeopardize proper functioning of the extruder control system is thereby made impossible. > A power failure will not corrupt the extrusion application or the operating system, even if there is no independent power supply. > The write-protection mechanism offers excellent virus protection! > Short start-up time due to hibernation mode, ~ 60-90 seconds! > Plug-&Playable USB-devices connectable (e.g. mass storage devices, modem, mouse) > Support of latest available hard- & software Interface panel: > Easily accessible standard PC interfaces for the use of commercial PC hardware such as keyboards, printers and mouse or trackball devices. > A standard Ethernet RJ45 interface with transfer rates of 10 and 100 MBit/s provides unrestricted communication with network peripherals, such as printers, server hard disk and CD-ROM drive, which may be installed in office areas for protection against rough industrial environments. > In addition to the standard RJ45 Ethernet interface, a 3.5" disk drive and 2 x USB-interfaces are provided for convenient data transfer. 16 Cincinnati Extrusion argos
CONTROL Tele Service Tele-servicing and tele-maintenance of EXcPRO-XP controls is possible via direct modem connections, cable links (parallel or serial data communication), LAN networks or Internet connections. The modem needed and the Internet account are shipped as standard with every CET-extruder featuring EXcPRO-XP control. Tele-servicing permits not only data copying and display - it also provides genuine remote operation, including control/process diagnosis. Consequently, program modifications, such as activation or adaptation, can be made easily. Tele-servicing via the Internet with the possibility of simultaneous access by several engineers offers unique advantages. For example, a process engineer may carry out a process diagnosis through the remote control functions provided while a software specialist, who may even be located in a different place, uses programming tools to diagnose and perhaps modify the visualisation/plc software directly. From visualisation... through control and automation concepts to tele-servicing and tele-maintenance via Cincinnati software Cincinnati Extrusion argos 17
ARGOS Cincinnati Extrusion worldwide Cincinnati Extrusion is a member of the multi-national SMS Group with headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany. SMS Plastics Technology is one of the world s biggest suppliers of extrusion systems and injection moulding machines. The Cincinnati Extrusion Range of Products and Services Vienna plant The SMS Group employs a workforce of 9.000 in its over 50 plants and branches worldwide. SMS Plastics Technology is the partner of choice for plastics processing machinery and equipment covering many applications. Customers all over the world rely on extrusion and injection moulding machines and systems developed and manufactured by SMS Plastics Technology, which has operations in Germany, Austria, Japan, China and in the US. An important centre of extrusion branch is the Cincinnati Extrusion site in Vienna. During the over 40 years since its establishment, the Viennese plant has been the birthplace of a multitude of innovative concepts and highly economic solutions tailored to the needs and production programmes of a worldwide clientele. > profile extrusion systems > sheet extrusion systems > pipe extrusion systems > pelletising lines > film extrusion systems > single-screw and twin-screw extruders for bulk plastics and engineering polymers > toolings > downstream equipment > automation components > putting into operation and servicing on the spot by specialists > laboratory tests and extrusion trials > training of customer personnel at Vienna / Kawasaki / Dalian or in the field > aftermarket services > replacement screws and barrels for CET-machines and third-party extruders > re-coating of screws > replacement gears > retrofitting of microprocessor controls 18 Cincinnati Extrusion argos
WWW.CET-AUSTRIA.COM Overview of the argos range of twin-screw extruders Type L:D Ratio Motor power Screw speed max. U-PVC output (kw) (rpm) rate (kg/h) argos EA* for profiles argos 72EA 26:1 26,0 30,0 220 argos 93EA 26:1 37,0 23,0 340 Profile versions argos 72 P 28:1 36,0 34,0 260 argos 93 P 28:1 50,0 26,0 380 argos 114 P 28:1 76,0 20,0 600 argos 135 P 28:1 110,0 18,0 750 Pipe versions argos 72 R 28:1 47,0 50,0 450 argos 93 R 28:1 75,0 40,0 700 argos 114 R 28:1 110,0 30,0 1050 argos 135 R 28:1 160,0 27,0 1400 Sheet versions argos 112 PL 26:1 96,0 30,0 600 argos 132 PL 23:1 140,0 30,0 1000 *EA = Edition Alpha Cincinnati Extrusion argos 19
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