Plastic Continuous Processing Equipment

Why Continuous Processing Is the Superior Choice for Plastics Manufacturing

Traditional batch processing creates inefficiencies that continuous processing reduces. The benefits of continuous processing for plastics include:

• Enhanced product quality and consistency: Continuous processors ensure uniform blending of polymers, additives, and fillers, minimizing the hot spots and dead zones common in batch processing. This precision improves tensile strength, impact resistance, and color consistency in your final products.
• Improved production efficiency: Continuous processing greatly decreases the stop-and-start nature of batch mixing, leading to significant gains in throughput. Material transitions between formulations require minimal cleaning time compared to batch mixers, reducing changeover periods. This efficiency increases production capacity without additional capital investment.
• Better process control: Real-time monitoring enables immediate adjustments to temperature, pressure, and flow rates. The precise control minimizes off-specification material during startup and shutdown sequences.

Our Selection of Processing Equipment for the Plastics Industry

Readco Kurimoto offers the best processing equipment for plastic manufacturing, with three core continuous processing solutions:

The Continuous Processor (CP)

Our Continuous Processor provides configurable mixing intensity for high-viscosity polymer streams. It continuously adds solids (and liquids) for a homogeneous discharge, making it the optimal solution for consistent masterbatch production and highly filled compounds. Our Continuous Processor trades time for intensity and its focus is on mixing, shear, and dispersion. The Continuous Processor will save you time and money in extruded applications by handling all the mixing, dispersion up front; then discharging into an extruder that now just needs to focus on extruding.  This eliminates the need for expensive compounding extruders in many cases. This method results in a better mix, less energy usage, and less floor space, while greatly reducing equipment cost.

The Continuous Hybrid Reactor (CHR)

Our Continuous Hybrid Reactor combines heat transfer, deep vacuum capability, and agitation. This integration makes it effective for reacting polymers while removing VOC’s. The CHR excels in reactive extrusion applications requiring precise temperature control and residence time management.

The Self-Contained Processor (SCP)

Our Self-Contained Processor delivers stable heat transfer for continuous drying. Its enclosed design enhances operator safety while processing materials at controlled temperatures. The SCP transforms wet or solvent-laden materials into uniform, dry output while minimizing thermal degradation.

Selecting the Right Processing Equipment for Plastic Compounding

Material characteristics and processing requirements determine which Readco Kurimoto processing equipment works best for you. Our engineering team evaluates your specific application to recommend the most effective solution. We offer equipment for:

• Complex compounding with additives: Due to its precise, continuous action, our CP excels at incorporating multiple additives simultaneously. Whether producing color masterbatch, incorporating flame retardants, or blending impact modifiers, our equipment ensures consistent distribution throughout the polymer matrix.
• Heat-sensitive polymers: Our SCP features superior temperature control, preventing polymer degradation during processing. Precise thermal management protects the integrity of your valuable materials while achieving required moisture levels, which is critical for engineering thermoplastics and biopolymers.

Why Choose Readco Kurimoto’s Plastic Continuous Processing Equipment?

For over a century, Readco Kurimoto has partnered with plastics manufacturers to develop continuous processing solutions that deliver measurable competitive advantages. Our equipment operates in facilities worldwide, producing everything from high-performance engineering compounds to sustainable recycled formulations.

With our equipment, you can achieve unmatched quality and efficiency in your plastics process. We provide:

• Innovative technology for superior performance: Our machines are built using standard 316 stainless steel wetted parts, meeting stringent ASME standards and ensuring decades of reliable operation. Custom metallurgy can be employed based on the customer’s material specifications.
• Proven results with lab testing: We validate your specific formulation in our testing facility before equipment delivery, ensuring your materials achieve target specifications on our machines.
• A collaborative partnership: Our engineers work with your technical team to develop customized solutions that address your unique processing challenges.

Revolutionize Your Plastics Mixing Process Today

Transform your plastics manufacturing operation with continuous processing technology that delivers measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, and profitability. Request a quote today to discuss your application with our technical experts.