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Characteristics of the MicroCompounder
Animated GIF of barrel

This animated picture shows how the barrel is changed from Recirculate mode to Extrude mode using a manual valve.

 MicroCompounder's Mixing behavior

Compounding characteristics of the MicroCompounder.
The red dye blending into polypropylene shows
both the mixing and transport behaviors of the instrument.
(Revolutions refers to turns of the conical mixing screws)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
(subject to change without notice)

COMPUTER CONTROL
Standard RS-232 interface
Test set up, comments and results recorded to output file
Windows and Mac OS compatible software
Temperature and Speed profiles

MIXING VOLUME
Sample size 5 cc max

HEATERS
Barrel heaters: Up to 400°C, (6x150W + 2x300W)
Temp. Control: Digital, auto tune, PID
Thermocouples: Type K

MOTOR AND MOTION CONTROL
Motor: 1/3 hp DC gearmotor (5:1) [optional 15:1 high torque]
Armature Voltage: 180 VDC
Speed Control: Digital control, 1 RPM increment
Speed Range: 10-360 RPM

ADDITIONAL SENSORS
Load Sensor 0–5000 N
Torque Display 0–6.2 N•m

ELECTRICAL
Voltage: 208-220V AC
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Max. current: 10A
Phase: 1

PHYSICAL
Dim. Compounder 30cm W x 53cm D x 70cm H 12" W x 21" D x 27" H
Wt. Compounder 75 kg (165 lb)

Dim. Controller 30cm W x 26cm D x 18cm H 12"w x 10" D x 7" H
Wt. Controller 4.5 Kg (10 lb)
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