Extrusion facility opened in Peterborough, UK

Global supplier of extrusion systems, Baker Perkins, has opened a new Extrusion Innovation Centre in Peterborough.

The new facility is a dedicated resource for chemical, plastics, pharmaceutical, packaging, coating and construction materials trials, particularly for companies exploring a change from batch to continuous processing.

Included in the new centre is a Baker Perkins MPX24 Integra twin-screw extruder with integrated feeder, chill roll and flaking unit. This instrumentation enables customers to perform hot-melt extrusion for any application that involves mixing and thermal processing of a wide range of granules, pellets and powders. Additionally, the company states that liquids, low-density materials and low-volume additives can all be injected into the mix.

The UK-based facility can be used to source thorough data that enables smooth, uncomplicated commissioning of new equipment or development of new products. A full set of analytical instruments are available to check consistency and quality of the product.

Customers can work with their own raw materials, and with complete confidentiality working alongside Baker Perkins’ technologists.