 Stratek’s patented Tek-MixTM technology can be used for mixing and blending a wide range of materials for an equally wide range of applications.
Furthermore, it can be added to any continuous processing machine such as:
- single screw extruders
- injection molding machines
- twin screw extruders
- kneaders
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The Tek-MixTM Process provides Specific Benefits to most plastics processing. These benefits vary from process to process as is shown in the following table.
Tek-MixTM - Extensional / Elongational Flow Mixing
The Next Step in Mixing & Blending
Requirements often exist for low temperature processing (often lower than normal usage). The low temperature capability in the Tek-Mix™ mixer permits the addition of thermally sensitive additives (liquid and solid), the creation of blends using thermally sensitive resins, and the processing of other sensitive materials.
Organic pigments and additives, which are often less thermally stable than inorganic pigments, can often be used with the Tek Mix™ process. Similarly, low temperature processing is ideal for compounding additives such as peroxide and accelerators into resins to enhance thermal control of radiation crosslinking. If liquid additives are required, they can be injected and immediately dispersed without volatile flashing.
The table below provides examples of typical processing temperatures of several resins. The figures show the normal processing temperatures compared to Stratek's experience in processing these materials when using the Tek-Mix™ process. All temperatures were measured by direct immersion of the probe into the melt stream at the die exit.
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Processing Temperatures
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Normal Extruder Processing Exit Temperature °C
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Actual Tek-Mix™ Processing Exit Temperature °C
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PC (Bayer Makrolon 2658, 3208)
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280 to 310
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215
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PA6 (BASF B3K)
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260 to 290
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175
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ABS (BASF Terluran)
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180 to 240
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150
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HDPE (Dow Dowlex IP 40)
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200 to 280
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145
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PP (Sonoco FT120WB, Pinnacle 1704H)
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200 to 300
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165
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PS (Atofina Fina 525, 585)
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180 to 260
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150
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LDPE (Repsol Alcudia PE-033)
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160 to 240
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120
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POE (polyolefin elast. TPE) Engage 8401
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150 to 220
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80
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Benefits
