Kumhlaba ovela ngokushesha wokucutshungulwa kwe-polymer, elastomer thermoplastic (Ama-TPE) avele njengesigaba esiguquguqukayo nesibalulekile sezinto zokwakha, ukuvala igebe phakathi kwamapulasitiki aqinile namarabha okunwebeka. Inhlanganisela yabo eyingqayizivele yokucutshungulwa kwe-thermoplastic kanye nokuguquguquka kwe-elastomeric kubenze baba into yokuzikhethela kuzo zonke izimboni eziningi., from automotive and electronics to construction and consumer goods. Zhuoyue, a leader in extrusion technology, is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art co-rotating parallel twin-screw extruders specifically engineered for the compounding and processing of TPEs, including TPE/SBS/TPU/TPR/TPV and other related composites. With a deep understanding of TPE material properties and industry application needs, Zhuoyue’s extruder series deliver unmatched performance, ukusebenza kahle, kanye nokwethembeka, empowering manufacturers to unlock the full potential of these advanced materials.

1. An Overview of Thermoplastic Elastomers (Ama-TPE)

I-Thermoplastic Elastomers (Ama-TPE), ngezinye izikhathi kuthiwa yi-Thermoplastic Rubber (TPRs), are a diverse family of materials that exhibit the dual characteristics of thermoplastics and elastomers. Unlike traditional cross-linked rubbers, which are infusible and insoluble once cured, Ama-TPE angancibilika futhi acutshungulwe kabusha kusetshenziswa izindlela ezijwayelekile zokucubungula i-thermoplastic njenge-extrusion, ukubumba umjovo, kanye nokubunjwa kokuphefumula, ngenkathi igcina ukululama okuhle kakhulu nokuguquguquka ekamelweni lokushisa. Lokhu kukabili okuyingqayizivele kuvela ekwakhekeni kwawo kwamangqamuzana: Ama-TPE ngokuvamile angama-copolymers (ama-polymer akhiwe ngamayunithi amabili noma ngaphezulu e-monomer ahlukene) noma izingxube ezibonakalayo zengxenye yepulasitiki kanye nengxenye yerabha, lapho isigaba sepulasitiki sakha i-matrix eqhubekayo ethambile futhi igeleza lapho ishisa, futhi isigaba senjoloba sinikeza ukunwebeka nokuqina.

Izinzuzo ezibalulekile zama-TPE ngaphezu kwamarabha avamile namapulasitiki aqhubekisele phambili ukwamukelwa kwawo okusabalele ekukhiqizeni kwesimanje.. Lezi zinzuzo zihlanganisa: ukusebenza kahle kakhulu (okuvumela ukukhiqizwa kwesivinini esikhulu kanye nezingxenye eziyinkimbinkimbi zejometri), ukusebenziseka kabusha (reducing material waste and environmental impact), good chemical resistance, superior mechanical properties (such as tensile strength, ubude ngesikhathi sekhefu, and abrasion resistance), and the ability to be colored, textured, or modified to meet specific application requirements. Ukwengeza, TPEs offer cost savings in production due to shorter cycle times, ukunciphisa ukusetshenziswa kwamandla, and the elimination of curing steps required for traditional rubbers.

Njengesidingo se-lightweight, isikhathi eside, and sustainable materials continues to grow, TPEs have become increasingly important in industries such as automotive (for lightweighting and noise reduction), electronics (for flexible and durable components), kanye nezimpahla zabathengi (for comfortable and ergonomic products). To fully leverage the benefits of TPEs, manufacturers require processing equipment that can handle the unique challenges of these materials, kuhlanganise nokuzwela kwazo ezingeni lokushisa, izinga lokugunda, nokuhlanganisa ukufana. Ama-extruder angamawele amabili azungezayo ka-Zhuoyue aklanyelwe ngqo ukubhekana nalezi zinselelo., ukuqinisekisa ukungaguquguquki, Izinhlanganisela ze-TPE zekhwalithi ephezulu ezisebenza kahle.

2. Izigaba Eziyisithupha Ezijwayelekile Zezohwebo ze-TPE

Ama-TPE ezohwebo ahlukaniswa abe izigaba eziyisithupha eziyinhloko ngokusekelwe ekwakhekeni kwawo kwamakhemikhali, isakhiwo samangqamuzana, nezici zokusebenza. Isigaba ngasinye sinezici ezihlukile eziyenza ifaneleke izinhlelo zokusebenza ezithile, kanye nochungechunge lwe-Zhuoyue lwe-extruder yakhelwe ukuphatha izidingo zokucubungula zohlobo ngalunye, ukuqinisekisa imiphumela elungile yokuhlanganisa. Ngezansi kukhona ukubuka kabanzi kwesigaba ngasinye, kuhlanganise nesakhiwo sabo, izakhiwo, kanye nezinhlelo zokusebenza ezijwayelekile:

2.1 I-Styrenic Block Copolymers (I-TPS, TPE-s)

I-Styrenic Block Copolymers (I-TPS), eyaziwa nangokuthi TPE-s, yizigaba ezisetshenziswa kakhulu futhi eziguquguqukayo zama-TPE, ibalwa ngesabelo esibalulekile semakethe ye-TPE yomhlaba wonke. Akhiwe ngamabhulokhi ashintshanayo we-styrene (i-thermoplastic monomer eqinile) kanye ne-diene (i-monomer elastomeric eguquguqukayo), ngokuvamile i-butadiene, isoprene, noma okuphuma kuzo i-hydrogenated. Izinhlobo ezivame kakhulu ze-TPS zifaka i-Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (I-SBS), I-styrene-Isoprene-Styrene (I-SIS), I-Hydrogenated SBS (SEBS), kanye ne-Hydrogenated SIS (SEPS).

Isakhiwo se-block esiyingqayizivele se-TPS sibanika izici zabo zesici: amabhlogo e-styrene akha kanzima, izizinda eziyingilazi ezingeni lokushisa legumbi elisebenza njengezixhumanisi ezibonakalayo, ukuhlinzeka amandla emishini nokuzinza komumo, kuyilapho amabhlogo e-diene enza athambile, izizinda zenjoloba ezinikeza ukunwebeka nokuguquguquka. Uma kushisa ngaphezu kwezinga lokushisa lokuguqulwa kwengilazi lamabhulokhi e-styrene (typically around 100°C), the hard domains soften and flow, allowing the material to be processed like a thermoplastic; when cooled, the hard domains re-form, restoring the elastomeric properties.

Izici ezibalulekile ze-TPS zifaka ukuguquguquka okuhle kakhulu, good tensile strength, low density, superior processability, and compatibility with a wide range of additives (njengama-plasticizers, izigcwalisi, kanye nezinza). They also exhibit good resistance to water, amafutha, kanye namakhemikhali, although hydrogenated TPS (SEBS, SEPS) offer improved resistance to oxidation and heat compared to non-hydrogenated types (I-SBS, I-SIS).

Typical applications of TPS include: izingxenye zezimoto (i-weatherstripping, izigxivizo zeminyango, dashboard trim, and shock absorbers), izimpahla zabathengi (amathoyizi, ukubamba, izibambo, and footwear soles), imishini yezokwelapha (catheter tubing, syringe plungers, and medical seals), and adhesives and sealants (okunamathelayo okuncibilika okushisayo, pressure-sensitive adhesives). Zhuoyue’s extruders are optimized for TPS processing, ngokulawula izinga lokushisa okunembile kanye nekhono lokuxuba elisebenzayo ukuze kuqinisekiswe ukuhlakazeka okufanayo kwezithasiselo kanye nezakhiwo zezinto ezibonakalayo.

2.2 I-Thermoplastic Polyolefin Elastomers (I-TPO, TPE-o)

I-Thermoplastic Polyolefin Elastomers (I-TPO), noma i-TPE-o, ziyinhlanganisela ebonakalayo ye-polyolefin (ngokuvamile polypropylene, PP) kanye ne-elastomer (ngokuvamile i-ethylene-propylene-diene monomer, I-EPDM). Ngokungafani ne-TPS, okungama-copolymers, Ama-TPO ayingxube ehlukahlukene lapho i-polyolefin yakha i-matrix eqhubekayo futhi i-elastomer yakha izizinda zerubha ezihlukene.. Izakhiwo zama-TPO zingalungiswa ngokulungisa isilinganiso se-polyolefin ne-elastomer, kanye nohlobo kanye nenani lezithasiselo (njengama-fillers, ama-antioxidants, kanye nama-UV stabilizers).

Ama-TPO anikeza inhlanganisela eyingqayizivele yezakhiwo, kuhlanganise ukumelana nesimo sezulu esihle kakhulu, good chemical resistance (ikakhulukazi kuma-asidi, izisekelo, notshwala), low density, amandla omthelela aphezulu, nokucutshungulwa okuhle. Zibuye zingabizi kakhulu uma ziqhathaniswa nezinye izigaba ze-TPE, ukwenza kube ukukhetha okudumile kwezicelo zevolumu enkulu. Ukwengeza, Ama-TPO ayagaywa kabusha futhi angahlanganiswa namanye ama-polyolefin ukuthuthukisa ukusebenza noma ukunciphisa izindleko.

Enye yezinzuzo ezibalulekile zama-TPO ukumelana kwawo okuhle kakhulu nemisebe ye-UV kanye ne-ozone, okubenza balungele izinhlelo zokusebenza zangaphandle. Futhi banokusimama okuhle kokushisa, ngokusetshenziswa okuqhubekayo kwamazinga okushisa asukela ku -40°C kuya ku-120°C, kuye ngokwakhiwa. Ama-TPO atholakala ebangeni elibanzi lamazinga obulukhuni, kusuka ezithambile futhi nezimo (Shore A 50) ukuqina (Shore D 70), ukubenza bafanelekele izinhlelo zokusebenza ezihlukahlukene.

Izinhlelo zokusebenza ezijwayelekile zama-TPO zibandakanya: izingxenye zezimoto (amakhava obhampa, ama-fenders, amapaneli eminyango, kanye namahawu angaphansi), izinto zokwakha (ulwelwesi oluphahlayo, amafasitela seals, kanye ne-decking), izimpahla zabathengi (utshani kanye nemishini yasengadini, imishini yezemidlalo, nemithwalo), kanye nezingxenye zezimboni (amapayipi, ama-gaskets, kanye nezimpawu). Ama-extruder ka-Zhuoyue ahlome ngemiklamo eyisikulufu eyisipesheli nezinhlelo zokulawula izinga lokushisa ukuze kuqinisekiswe ukuxutshwa okufanayo kwezigaba ze-polyolefin ne-elastomer., ukuvimbela ukuhlukaniswa kwesigaba nokuqinisekisa ukusebenza okungaguquki kwezinto.

2.3 I-Thermoplastic Vulcanisates (I-VAT, I-TPE v)

I-Thermoplastic Vulcanisates (I-VAT), eyaziwa nangokuthi TPE-v, ayisethi engaphansi yama-TPO angena inqubo ye-vulcanization enamandla ngesikhathi sokuhlanganisa. I-vulcanization enamandla ihlanganisa ukushisisa ingxube ye-polyolefin ne-elastomer ezingeni lokushisa elingaphezu kwendawo yokuncibilika ye-polyolefin., ngenkathi kanyekanye wengeza i-ejenti elimazayo (njengesulfure noma i-peroxide) ukuxhumanisa isigaba se-elastomer. Umphumela uba into lapho isigaba se-elastomer sixhumene ngokugcwele (vulcanized) zibe yizinhlayiya ezihlukene, ihlakazeke ngaphakathi kwe-polyolefin matrix eqhubekayo.

Inqubo ye-vulcanization eguquguqukayo inika ama-TPV izici eziphakeme uma kuqhathaniswa nama-TPO avamile, kuhlanganise nokunwebeka okuphezulu, ukumelana okungcono kwesethi yokucindezela, amandla okubamba athuthukile, nokumelana okuthuthukisiwe ekushiseni, amafutha, kanye namakhemikhali. Ama-TPV aphinde agcine izakhiwo zawo ze-elastomeric phezu kwebanga lokushisa elibanzi, ngokusetshenziswa okuqhubekayo kwamazinga okushisa afinyelela ku-150°C, ukubenza bafaneleke izicelo zokushisa okuphezulu. Ukwengeza, Ama-TPV agaywa kabusha ngokuphelele, ngisho nangemva kokucubungula, okuyinzuzo enkulu ngaphezu kwamarabha endabuko axhumene.

Izici ezibalulekile zama-TPV zifaka ukuguquguquka okuhle kakhulu, ukumelana okuhle kwe-abrasion, isethi yokucindezela ephezulu (ikhono lokubuyela esimweni sazo sokuqala ngemva kokucindezelwa), nokucutshungulwa okuhle. Atholakala ezinhlobonhlobo zamazinga obunzima, kusuka ku-Shore A 30 ku-Shore D 80, futhi ingahlelwa ukuze ihlangabezane nezidingo ezithile zohlelo lokusebenza, njengokuncipha komlilo, Ukumelana ne-UV, noma ukuhambisana nokudla.

Izinhlelo zokusebenza ezijwayelekile zama-TPV zihlanganisa: izingxenye zezimoto (injini gaskets, ama-fuel system seals, kanye namapayipi e-HVAC), izingxenye zezimboni (amapayipi amanzi, O-izindandatho, kanye nama-gaskets), izimpahla zabathengi (izigxivizo zikagesi, izibambo zamathuluzi, nezicathulo), kanye nemishini yezokwelapha (izingxenye ezibulala amagciwane kanye nezinhlelo zokulethwa kwezidakamizwa). Ukucubungula ama-TPV kudinga ukulawula okunembile kwezinga lokushisa, izinga lokugunda, kanye nesikhathi se-vulcanization, kanye nama-extruder ka-Zhuoyue akhelwe ngokukhethekile ukuphatha lezi zidingo, ngezigaba ezithuthukisiwe zokuxuba kanye nezinhlelo zokulawula izinga lokushisa ukuze kuqinisekiswe i-vulcanization efanayo kanye nezakhiwo zezinto ezibonakalayo ezingaguquki.

2.4 I-Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (I-TPU)

I-Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (I-TPU) ayikilasi lama-TPE akhiwe ngamabhulokhi ashintshanayo amasegimenti aqinile nathambile. Izingxenye eziqinile zivame ukutholakala kuma-disocyanates (njenge-MDI noma i-TDI) kanye nama-chain extender (njenge-ethylene glycol noma i-butanediol), while the soft segments are derived from polyols (such as polyester or polyether polyols). The ratio of hard to soft segments determines the properties of the TPU: higher hard segment content results in a harder, more rigid material, while higher soft segment content results in a softer, more flexible material.

TPUs offer a unique combination of properties, including excellent tensile strength, high elongation at break, superior abrasion resistance, good flexibility at low temperatures, and excellent resistance to oils, greases, kanye namakhemikhali. They also have good processability, allowing for extrusion, ukubumba umjovo, and blow molding into complex shapes. Ukwengeza, TPUs can be formulated to be transparent, flame-retardant, or biodegradable, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

There are two main types of TPUs: polyester-based TPUs and polyether-based TPUs. Ama-TPU asuselwa ku-polyester anikezela ngezakhiwo ezisezingeni eliphezulu, ukumelana nemihuzuko, kanye nokumelana namakhemikhali, ukuzenza zilungele ukusetshenziswa njengamapayipi ezimboni, amabhande, nezicathulo. Ama-TPU asuselwa ku-polyether anikeza ukuguquguquka okungcono kwezinga lokushisa eliphansi, ukumelana namanzi, kanye ne-biocompatibility, ukubenza balungele imishini yezokwelapha, imishini yezemidlalo, kanye nezicelo zangaphandle.

Izinhlelo zokusebenza ezijwayelekile zama-TPU zihlanganisa: izingxenye zezimoto (ama-airbags, amabhande esihlalo, nama-suspension bushings), izingxenye zezimboni (amapayipi, amabhande, kanye nama-gaskets), izimpahla zabathengi (izicathulo zezicathulo, imishini yezemidlalo, namacala efoni), imishini yezokwelapha (ama-catheter, amanxeba amanxeba, kanye namadivayisi afakelwayo), kanye nezinto zikagesi (amajakhethi ekhebula nezixhumi). Ukucubungula ama-TPU kudinga ukulawulwa kwezinga lokushisa okunembile ukuze kuvinjelwe ukuwohloka, kanye nama-extruder ka-Zhuoyue ahlome ngemiklamo eyisikulufu eyisipesheli kanye nezindawo zokushisa ukuze kuqinisekiswe ukucutshungulwa okumnene kanye nezakhiwo zezinto ezibonakalayo..

2.5 I-Thermoplastic Copolyesters (I-TPC, I-TPE-E)

I-Thermoplastic Copolyesters (I-TPC), eyaziwa nangokuthi i-TPE-E, ama-block copolymers akhiwe izingxenye ze-polyester eqinile kanye nezingxenye ezithambile ze-polyether. Izingxenye eziqinile zivame ukutholakala kuma-polyester anephunga elimnandi (njenge-polyethylene terephthalate, I-PET, noma i-polybutylene terephthalate, I-PBT), kuyilapho izingxenye ezithambile zitholakala kuma-polyethers (njenge-polyethylene glycol, I-PEG, noma i-polypropylene glycol, PPG). Isakhiwo se-block se-TPC sinikeza ibhalansi eyingqayizivele yamandla emishini, ukuguquguquka, kanye nokumelana namakhemikhali.

Izakhiwo ezisemqoka zama-TPC zifaka amandla amahle kakhulu okuqina, high elongation at break, ukumelana nokukhathala okuphezulu, ukuzinza okuhle kokushisa, and excellent resistance to oils, greases, kanye namakhemikhali. They also have good processability, allowing for extrusion, ukubumba umjovo, kanye ne-thermoforming ibe yizimo eziyinkimbinkimbi. Ama-TPC agcina izakhiwo zawo phezu kwebanga lokushisa elibanzi, ngokusetshenziswa okuqhubekayo kwamazinga okushisa asukela ku -40°C kuya ku-150°C, ukubenza bafaneleke ekusetshenzisweni kwezinga lokushisa eliphezulu kanye nezinga lokushisa eliphansi.

Ama-TPC aziwa ngokumelana kwawo nokukhathala okuhle kakhulu, okuzenza zilungele izinhlelo zokusebenza ezidinga ukuguquguquka okuphindaphindiwe noma ingcindezi, njengamahinge, iziphethu, kanye nezingxenye zokumiswa kwezimoto. Futhi banokunamathela okuhle kwezinye izinto, njengezinsimbi namapulasitiki, ukubenza bafaneleke emibuthanweni yezinto eziningi. Ukwengeza, Ama-TPC ayagaywa kabusha futhi angahlanganiswa namanye ama-polyester ukuthuthukisa ukusebenza noma ukunciphisa izindleko.

Izinhlelo zokusebenza ezijwayelekile zama-TPC zihlanganisa: izingxenye zezimoto (ukumiswa bushings, amahinge eminyango, nama-hangers wokukhipha amandla), izingxenye zezimboni (amagiya, ama-bearings, namabhande okuthutha), izimpahla zabathengi (imishini yezemidlalo, amathoyizi, kanye nefenisha), kanye nemishini yezokwelapha (izinsimbi zokuhlinza kanye nemishini efakelwayo). Ukucubungula ama-TPC kudinga ukulawula okunembile kwezinga lokushisa kanye nezinga lokugunda ukuze kuvinjelwe ukuwohloka, kanye nama-extruder ka-Zhuoyue afakwe izingxenye eziphambili zokuxuba kanye nezinhlelo zokulawula izinga lokushisa ukuze kuqinisekiswe ukucubungula okufanayo kanye nezakhiwo zezinto ezibonakalayo..

2.6 I-Thermoplastic Polyamides (I-TPA, I-TPE-A)

I-Thermoplastic Polyamides (I-TPA), eyaziwa nangokuthi i-TPE-A, ama-block copolymer akhiwe izingxenye eziqinile ze-polyamide kanye nezingxenye ezithambile ze-polyether. Amasegimenti aqinile ngokuvamile atholakala ku-aliphatic noma i-polyamide enuka kamnandi (njengenayiloni 6, inayiloni 66, noma inayiloni 12), kuyilapho izingxenye ezithambile zitholakala kuma-polyethers (njenge-polyethylene glycol, I-PEG, noma i-polypropylene glycol, PPG). Isakhiwo sebhulokhi sama-TPA sibanika inhlanganisela eyingqayizivele yamandla emishini, ukuguquguquka, kanye nokumelana namakhemikhali.

Izakhiwo ezisemqoka zama-TPA zifaka phakathi amandla aqinile okuqina, amandla omthelela aphezulu, superior abrasion resistance, ukuzinza okuhle kokushisa, and excellent resistance to oils, greases, kanye namakhemikhali. They also have good processability, allowing for extrusion, ukubumba umjovo, and blow molding into complex shapes. Ama-TPA agcina izakhiwo zawo phezu kwebanga lokushisa elibanzi, ngokusetshenziswa okuqhubekayo kwamazinga okushisa asukela ku -40°C kuya ku-170°C, ukubenza bafaneleke izicelo zokushisa okuphezulu.

Ama-TPA aziwa ngokunamathela kwawo okuhle kakhulu ezinsimbi, okuzenza zilungele ukusetshenziswa njengezintambo zikaphethiloli zezimoto namapayipi adonsa amanzi, lapho kudingeka khona ukubopha izingxenye zensimbi. Futhi banokuphikiswa okuhle kwe-hydrolysis, okubenza bafanelekele izindawo ezimanzi noma ezinomswakama. Ukwengeza, Ama-TPA ayagaywa kabusha futhi angahlanganiswa namanye ama-polyamide ukuze kuthuthukiswe ukusebenza noma kwehliswe izindleko.

Izinhlelo zokusebenza ezijwayelekile zama-TPA zihlanganisa: izingxenye zezimoto (imigqa yamafutha, amapayipi amanzi, kanye nezinkinobho ze-gearshift), izingxenye zezimboni (amapayipi, ama-gaskets, kanye nezimpawu), izimpahla zabathengi (izicathulo, imishini yezemidlalo, nemithwalo), kanye nemishini yezokwelapha (ama-catheter kanye namadivayisi afakelwayo). Ukucubungula ama-TPA kudinga ukulawula izinga lokushisa okunembayo ukuze kuvinjelwe ukuwohloka, kanye nama-extruder ka-Zhuoyue ahlome ngemiklamo eyisikulufu eyisipesheli kanye nezindawo zokushisa ukuze kuqinisekiswe ukucutshungulwa okumnene kanye nezakhiwo zezinto ezibonakalayo..

3. Izindawo Zokusebenza zama-TPE

Thermoplastic elastomers (Ama-TPE) zisetshenziswa ezinhlobonhlobo zezimboni ngenxa yenhlanganisela yazo eyingqayizivele yezakhiwo, kuhlanganise nokuvumelana nezimo, ukuqhubekela phambili, ukuqina, kanye nokumelana namakhemikhali. Kusukela ezimotweni nasezimpahleni zikagesi kuya ezintweni zokwakha nezabathengi, Ama-TPE anika amandla ukuqamba okusha futhi athuthukisa ukusebenza kwemikhiqizo kuyo yonke imikhakha eminingi. Ngezansi ukubuka konke okunemininingwane yezindawo zohlelo lokusebenza ezibalulekile zama-TPE, kanye nezibonelo ezithile zemikhiqizo kanye nezigaba ze-TPE ezivame ukusetshenziswa:

3.1 Imboni Yezimoto

Imboni yezimoto ingumthengi omkhulu wama-TPE, ibalwa ngesabelo esibalulekile semakethe ye-TPE yomhlaba wonke. Ama-TPE asetshenziswa ezinhlobonhlobo zezingxenye zezimoto, kusuka ku-interior trim kuya ezingxenyeni ezingaphansi kwe-hood, ngenxa yokukhanya kwawo, ukuqina, kanye nekhono lokunciphisa umsindo, ukudlidliza, nokhahlo (I-NVH). Ukushintshela ezimotweni zikagesi (EVs) iphinde yenyusa isidingo sama-TPE, njengoba zilungele ukukhanya (ukuthuthukisa ububanzi bebhethri) kanye nokukhiqiza izingxenye eziguquguqukayo njengezintambo zokushaja nezigxivizo zebhethri.

Izinhlelo zokusebenza eziqondile zezimoto zama-TPE zifaka:

• Izimbobo Zothuli: Isetshenziselwa ukuvikela izingxenye zezimoto njengamasistimu amisiwe, amasistimu okuqondisa, kanye nezingxenye ze-drivetrain kusuka othulini, ukungcola, kanye nomswakama. I-TPS (SEBS) futhi i-TPV ijwayele ukusetshenziselwa izembozo zothuli ngenxa yokuguquguquka okuhle kakhulu, ukumelana nemihuzuko, kanye nokumelana nesimo sezulu.
• Ikota yeWindows: Amawindi ekota asebenzisekayo asetshenziswa kwamanye amamodeli ezimoto ukuze kuthuthukiswe i-aerodynamics nokunciphisa umsindo womoya. I-TPU ne-TPC ngokuvamile zisetshenziselwa amafasitela ekota ngenxa yokucaca kwazo okuhle kakhulu, ukumelana nomthelela, kanye nokumelana ne-UV.
• Izihlungi Zomoya: Ama-TPE asetshenziswa ekwakhiweni kwezindlu zokuhlunga umoya nama-gaskets, ukunikeza isivalo esiqinile ukuvimbela umoya ongahlungiwe ukuthi ungangeni enjinini. I-TPO ne-TPV ngokuvamile zisetshenziselwa izingxenye zokuhlunga umoya ngenxa yokumelana kwazo okuhle namakhemikhali nokuzinza kokushisa.
• Izibambo kanye Nezibambo: Ama-TPE asetshenziselwa izibambo zezimoto (njengezibambo zezicabha kanye nokubamba amasondo okuqondisa) ukuhlinzeka ngokunethezeka, indawo engasheleli. I-TPS (SEBS) futhi i-TPU ijwayele ukusetshenziselwa izibambo nokubamba ngenxa yokuthamba kwazo okuhle kakhulu, bamba, kanye nokuqina.
• I-Weatherstripping ne-Seals: Izigxivizo zeminyango, amafasitela seals, nama-hood seal abalulekile ekuvimbeleni amanzi, umoya, nomsindo wokungena ngaphakathi kwemoto. I-TPO, I-VAT, futhi i-TPS ijwayele ukusetshenziselwa ukuguqula isimo sezulu ngenxa yokuguquguquka okuhle kakhulu, ukumelana nesethi yokucindezela, kanye nokumelana nesimo sezulu.
• Izingxenye ezingaphansi kwe-hood: Ama-TPE asetshenziselwa izingxenye ezingaphansi kwe-hood njengama-gaskets enjini, ama-fuel system seals, kanye namapayipi e-HVAC. I-VAT, I-TPC, kanye ne-TPA ngokuvamile asetshenziselwa izingxenye ezingaphansi kwe-hood ngenxa yokusimama kwazo okushisayo, ukumelana kwamakhemikhali, kanye nokumelana nowoyela.
• I-Interior Trim: Ama-TPE asetshenziselwa izingxenye zokunquma zangaphakathi ezifana nokusikwa kwedeshibhodi, amapaneli eminyango, nokunquma isihlalo. I-TPS (SEBS) futhi i-TPO ijwayele ukusetshenziselwa ukunquma ingaphakathi ngenxa yokuthamba kwayo okuhle kakhulu, umbala, kanye nokukhishwa kwe-VOC okuphansi (ama-organic compounds aguquguqukayo), ezibalulekile ekuthuthukiseni izinga lomoya wasendlini.

Ama-extruder ka-Zhuoyue akhelwe ngokukhethekile izinhlelo zokusebenza ze-TPE zezimoto, ngokulawula izinga lokushisa okunembile kanye nekhono lokuxuba eliphumelelayo ukuze kuqinisekiswe izakhiwo zezinto ezibonakalayo ezingaguquki. Uchungechunge lwe-HTS, ngokuqondene, is ideal for processing high-performance TPEs used in under-the-hood components, while the ZTE series offers cost-effective solutions for interior trim and other non-critical components.

3.2 Wire and Cable Industry

The wire and cable industry is another major consumer of TPEs, as TPEs offer excellent electrical insulation, ukuguquguquka, kanye nokuqina, making them ideal for manufacturing a wide range of wires and cables. TPEs are used for both insulation and jacketing of wires and cables, and they are particularly suitable for applications that require flexibility, such as portable electronics, automotive wiring, and industrial cables.

Specific wire and cable applications of TPEs include:

• Power Cables: TPEs are used for the insulation and jacketing of power cables, providing excellent electrical insulation and protection against moisture, amakhemikhali, nokuhuzuka. I-TPU, I-TPC, kanye ne-TPV ngokuvamile isetshenziselwa izintambo zikagesi ngenxa yezakhiwo zazo zikagesi ezinhle kakhulu nokuqina.
• Izintambo Zokuthungela: Izintambo zokubasa zisetshenziswa ezinjinini zezimoto ukudlulisa ugesi onamandla kagesi ukusuka kukhoyili yokuthungela ukuya kuma-spark plug.. Ama-TPE asetshenziselwa ukufakwa kwezintambo zokuthungela, ukuhlinzeka ngokumelana okuhle kakhulu nokushisa okuphezulu kanye nokufakwa kukagesi. I-TPV ne-TPC zivame ukusetshenziselwa izintambo zokuthungela ngenxa yokuqina kwazo okuhle kakhulu kokushisa kanye nokumelana namakhemikhali..
• Izintambo Zezindlebe: Izintambo zamahedfoni zidinga ukuguquguquka, ukuqina, kanye nezakhiwo ezinhle zokudlulisa umsindo. I-TPS (SEBS) futhi i-TPU ijwayele ukusetshenziselwa izintambo zamahedfoni ngenxa yokuguquguquka okuhle kakhulu, ukuthamba, and abrasion resistance.
• Izixhumi zokuxhuma: Amapulaki okuxhuma asetshenziselwa ukuxhuma izintambo nezintambo kumishini kagesi, futhi zidinga ukufakwa kahle kukagesi, ukuqina, kanye nokucubungula kalula. I-TPS (SEBS) and TPO are typically used for connector plugs due to their excellent processability and electrical properties.
• Industrial Cables: Industrial cables are used in harsh industrial environments, requiring resistance to chemicals, amafutha, nokuhuzuka. I-TPU, I-TPC, and TPA are typically used for industrial cables due to their excellent chemical resistance and durability.

Processing wire and cable insulation and jacketing requires precise control of extrusion temperature and speed to ensure uniform thickness and good adhesion to the conductor. Zhuoyue’s HTE series is particularly well-suited for wire and cable applications, as it combines high performance with high cost-effectiveness, delivering higher output while reducing energy consumption.

3.3 Construction and Transportation Industry

The construction and transportation industry uses TPEs for a wide range of applications, okuhlanganisa izinto zokwakha, ingqalasizinda yezokuthutha, and marine components. TPEs are valued in this industry for their durability, ukumelana nesimo sezulu, and ability to withstand harsh environmental conditions.

Specific construction and transportation applications of TPEs include:

• Sealing Strips: Sealing strips are used in buildings (such as windows, iminyango, and roofs) to prevent water, umoya, and noise from entering. I-TPO, I-VAT, and TPS are typically used for sealing strips due to their excellent flexibility, ukumelana nesethi yokucindezela, kanye nokumelana nesimo sezulu.
• Expansion Joints: Expansion joints are used in bridges, roads, and buildings to absorb thermal expansion and contraction, preventing cracks and damage. TPV and TPC are typically used for expansion joints due to their excellent elasticity, fatigue resistance, kanye nokuqina.
• Subway Mats: Subway mats are used in subway stations to provide a non-slip surface, reduce noise, and improve passenger comfort. I-TPS (SEBS) and TPU are typically used for subway mats due to their excellent softness, bamba, and abrasion resistance.
• Roofing Membranes: TPE roofing membranes are used for flat roofs, providing excellent water resistance, ukumelana nesimo sezulu, kanye nokuqina. TPO and TPV are typically used for roofing membranes due to their excellent UV resistance and chemical resistance.
• Marine Components: TPEs are used for marine components such as boat fenders, dock bumpers, and hull seals, providing excellent resistance to saltwater, Imisebe ye-UV, nokuhuzuka. TPU and TPC are typically used for marine components due to their excellent water resistance and durability.

Construction and transportation applications often require large-volume production of TPE components, and Zhuoyue’s extruders are designed to handle high-output requirements while maintaining consistent quality. The ZTE series offers excellent cost-effectiveness for large-volume applications, while the HTS series is suitable for high-performance components that require superior durability.

3.4 Other Industrial and Consumer Applications

In addition to the major industries mentioned above, TPEs are used in a wide range of other industrial and consumer applications, leveraging their versatility and unique properties. These applications include:

• Drainage Pipes: TPE drainage pipes are used in residential and industrial applications, providing excellent flexibility, ukumelana nokugqwala, kanye nokuqina. TPO and TPV are typically used for drainage pipes due to their excellent chemical resistance and ease of installation.
• Izibambo kanye Nezibambo: TPEs are used for handles and grips in a wide range of consumer and industrial products, including tools, kitchenware, kanye nemishini yezemidlalo. I-TPS (SEBS) futhi i-TPU ijwayele ukusetshenziselwa izibambo nokubamba ngenxa yokuthamba kwazo okuhle kakhulu, bamba, kanye nokuqina.
• Coasters: TPE coasters are used to protect furniture from water damage and scratches, providing a non-slip surface. I-TPS (SEBS) and TPU are typically used for coasters due to their excellent softness, umbala, and ease of cleaning.
• Floor Mats: TPE floor mats are used in homes, amahhovisi, and vehicles to provide a non-slip surface, reduce noise, and protect floors. I-TPS (SEBS) and TPO are typically used for floor mats due to their excellent durability, ukumelana nemihuzuko, and ease of cleaning.
• Footwear: TPEs are used in footwear applications such as shoe soles, insoles, and uppers, providing excellent comfort, ukuguquguquka, and abrasion resistance. I-TPS (I-SBS, SEBS), I-TPU, and TPV are typically used for footwear due to their excellent cushioning properties and durability.
• Medical Devices: TPEs are used in a wide range of medical devices, including catheters, syringe plungers, amanxeba amanxeba, kanye namadivayisi afakelwayo. I-TPU, I-TPC, and TPA are typically used for medical devices due to their excellent biocompatibility, sterilizability, kanye nokumelana namakhemikhali.
• Amathoyizi: TPEs are used in toys for children, providing a soft, iphephile, and durable material. I-TPS (SEBS) and TPU are typically used for toys due to their excellent softness, umbala, and non-toxicity (compliant with food contact and toy safety standards).

4. Technical Specifications of Zhuoyue’s Co-rotating Parallel Twin-screw Extruders

Processing thermoplastic elastomers (Ama-TPE) requires specialized extrusion equipment that can handle the unique properties of these materials, kuhlanganise nokuzwela kwazo ezingeni lokushisa, izinga lokugunda, nokuhlanganisa ukufana. Zhuoyue offers a comprehensive range of co-rotating parallel twin-screw extruders, each designed to meet the specific needs of TPE processing, from low-cost, high-volume applications to high-performance, precision compounding. The extruders are available in three main series: I-HTS, I-ZTE, and HTE, each with unique features and advantages to suit different application requirements and budget constraints.

All of Zhuoyue’s extruders feature a co-rotating parallel twin-screw design, which offers several advantages over single-screw extruders for TPE processing: better mixing uniformity (critical for TPE blends and composites), ukukhiqiza okuphezulu, better temperature control, and the ability to process a wide range of materials and additives. The twin-screw design also allows for precise control of shear rate, which is important for maintaining the integrity of TPE molecular structures and preventing degradation.

4.1 ZG Series Gearboxes – High-efficiency Transmission and Power Proportioning Total Solution

At the heart of every Zhuoyue extruder is the ZG series gearbox, uhlelo lokudlulisa olusebenza kahle kakhulu olunikeza ukulethwa kwamandla okuthembekile kanye nokulawula isivinini esinembile. Kuthuthukiswe futhi kukhiqizwa ngaphakathi endlini nguZhuoyue, ama-gearbox ochungechunge lwe-ZG afaka isakhiwo esiqhutshwa ngamandla esilinganayo, ehlukile esakhiweni sendabuko esifana ne-shaft emithathu esetshenziswa kwezinye iziqhumane eziningi. Lo mklamo oyingqayizivele unikeza izinzuzo ezimbalwa ezibalulekile:

• I-Torque ephezulu: Isakhiwo esiqhutshwa ngamandla esilingana sisabalalisa i-torque ngokulinganayo kuwo wonke amagiya, okuvumela amandla aphezulu e-torque kanye nokuqina okuthuthukisiwe, okubalulekile ekucubunguleni ama-TPE ane-viscosity ephezulu kanye nezinhlanganisela ezigcwele.
• Ijubane eliphezulu: U-gearbox wakhelwe ukuthi usebenze ngesivinini esiphezulu, ukunika amandla ukuphuma okuphezulu kwe-extrusion ngenkathi kugcinwa ukulawula okunembile.
• Ukunemba okuphezulu: Idizayini elinganayo iqinisekisa ukuqondana okunembayo kwezikulufu, reducing wear and tear and improving the uniformity of the extruded material.
• High Efficiency: The improved transmission efficiency reduces energy consumption, lowering operating costs for manufacturers.
• Low Noise: The symmetrical force distribution reduces vibration and operating noise, creating a more comfortable working environment.
• Improved Reliability and Safety: The robust design and high-quality materials used in the ZG series gearboxes ensure long-term reliability and safety, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

The ZG series gearboxes are available in a range of sizes and configurations to match the specific requirements of each extruder series, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency for TPE processing.

4.2 Core Technical Features of Zhuoyue’s Extruders

In addition to the ZG series gearboxes, all of Zhuoyue’s co-rotating parallel twin-screw extruders share a set of core technical features that make them ideal for TPE processing:

• Small Die with Multiple Teeth: The extruder die is designed with multiple small teeth, which improves the uniformity of the extruded material and reduces die swell, a common issue in TPE processing.
• Stable Running, Noise Reduction Optimized Load Equalization Structure: The extruder’s load equalization structure is optimized to reduce vibration and noise, ensuring stable operation even at high speeds and high torques.
• Optimized Tooth Orientation and Tooth Profile: The screw teeth are oriented and profiled to improve mixing efficiency and material conveying, ensuring uniform dispersion of additives and consistent material properties.
• Reduced Shock Vibration and Noise, Increased Gear Carrying Capacity and Reliability: The optimized gear design reduces shock vibration and noise, while increasing the gear carrying capacity and overall reliability of the extruder.
• Maximum Specific Torque 16.5Nm/Cm³: The extruders are capable of delivering a maximum specific torque of 16.5Nm/Cm³, which is sufficient for processing even the most demanding TPEs, including filled composites and high-viscosity materials.
• Stable Output Accuracy Without Degradation: The extruders maintain stable output accuracy over long periods of operation, with no degradation in material properties, ukuqinisekisa ikhwalithi yomkhiqizo engaguquki.
• Long Service Life (72,000h): The high-quality materials and robust design of the extruders ensure a long service life of up to 72,000 amahora, reducing the need for frequent replacement and maintenance.
• High Maximum Speed (Up to 1200rpm): The extruders are capable of operating at speeds of up to 1200rpm, enabling high throughput and efficient production of TPE components.

4.3 HTS Series – Izinga eliphezulu, High-performance Extruders

The HTS series is Zhuoyue’s flagship line of co-rotating parallel twin-screw extruders, yakhelwe okusezingeni eliphezulu, high-performance TPE processing applications. This series represents the highest level of excellence in Zhuoyue’s product range, combining advanced technology, robust construction, and superior performance to meet the most demanding requirements of TPE manufacturers. The HTS series is available in three sub-series: HTS BASIC, HTS PLUS, and HTS SUPER, ngayinye yakhelwe izidingo ezithile zohlelo lokusebenza.

4.3.1 HTS BASIC Series

The HTS BASIC series is designed for medium-performance TPE processing applications, offering a balance of performance, ukuguquguquka, kanye nokusebenza kahle kwezindleko. This series uses medium torque transmissions from leading European manufacturers, ensuring reliable performance and precise control. The HTS BASIC series offers the flexibility of choice through different configuration combinations, allowing manufacturers to tailor the extruder to their specific application requirements.

Key features of the HTS BASIC series include:

• Medium torque transmissions from leading European manufacturers
• Flexible configuration options to suit different TPE processing needs
• Precise temperature control and efficient mixing capabilities
• Suitable for processing a wide range of TPEs, including TPS, I-TPO, kanye ne-TPU
• Ideal for medium-volume production of TPE components

The HTS BASIC series is an excellent choice for manufacturers who require reliable performance and flexibility, without the need for the highest torque and speed capabilities of the HTS PLUS and HTS SUPER series.

HTS BASIC Model Parameters

To better match the medium-performance positioning and flexible configuration of the HTS BASIC series, its model parameters are designed to cover most common TPE processing needs. Ithebula elilandelayo lichaza imingcele ethile, which can be flexibly selected according to different production volumes and material requirements, ensuring the extruder can stably process TPS, I-TPO, TPU and other common TPEs.

With medium torque transmission and flexible configuration, the HTS BASIC series can meet the basic processing needs of most common TPEs, and the parameter selection is flexible to adapt to different production volumes.

Imodeli	I-torque ethize (N.m/Cm³)	Amandla amakhulu emoto (Kw)	Output speed（rpm）	Slot depth ratio D0/Di
25	11	15	600	1.55
35	11	37	600	1.55
35	11	55	1000	1.55
50	11	75	600	1.55/1.68
50	11	110	900	1.55/1.68
65	11	160	600	1.55/1.68
65	11	220	900	1.55/1.68
75	11	220	600	1.55/1.68
75	11	315	900	1.55/1.68
95	11	315	600	1.55/1.68

4.3.2 HTS PLUS Series

The HTS PLUS series is designed for high-performance TPE processing applications, such as engineering plastics and filled masterbatches, which require higher torque and more efficient mixing. This series uses high-torque transmissions developed and manufactured in-house by Zhuoyue, ensuring superior performance and reliability. The HTS PLUS series is optimized for processing high-viscosity TPEs and filled composites, delivering uniform mixing and consistent material properties.

Key features of the HTS PLUS series include:

• High-torque transmissions developed and manufactured in-house by Zhuoyue
• Optimized screw design for improved mixing efficiency and material conveying
• High throughput and energy efficiency
• Suitable for processing high-performance TPEs, including TPV, I-TPC, I-TPA, and filled composites
• Ideal for high-volume production of high-quality TPE components

The HTS PLUS series is an excellent choice for manufacturers who require high performance and reliability for demanding TPE processing applications, such as automotive under-the-hood components and industrial hoses.

HTS PLUS Model Parameters

As a high-performance series optimized for high-viscosity TPEs and filled composites, the HTS PLUS series is equipped with Zhuoyue’s self-developed high-torque transmission, which brings higher torque density. The specific parameters below reflect its advantages in stable output and high efficiency, perfectly supporting the demanding processing scenarios such as automotive under-the-hood components and industrial hoses mentioned earlier.

Equipped with Zhuoyue’s self-developed high-torque transmission, the HTS PLUS series has higher torque density, which is suitable for processing high-viscosity TPEs and filled composites, with stable output and high efficiency.

Imodeli	I-torque ethize (N.m/Cm³)	Amandla amakhulu emoto (Kw)	Output speed（rpm）	Slot depth ratio D0/Di
25	13	18.5	600	1.55
35	13	45	600	1.55
35	13	75	1000	1.55
50	13	90	600	1.55/1.68
50	13	132	900	1.55/1.68
65	13	185	600	1.55/1.68
65	13	250	900	1.55/1.68
75	13	250	600	1.55/1.68
75	13	355	900	1.55/1.68
95	13	355	600	1.55/1.68

4.3.3 HTS SUPER Series

The HTS SUPER series is Zhuoyue’s highest-end line of co-rotating parallel twin-screw extruders, representing the advanced level of extruder development in China. This series uses Zhuoyue’s newly developed ultra-high torque transmission, which is specifically designed for the high-torque and high-speed characteristics of this series. The structural design of each key component of the extruder has been newly optimized to handle the most demanding TPE processing applications, ensuring superior performance, ukusebenza kahle, kanye nokwethembeka.

Key features of the HTS SUPER series include:

• Ultra-high torque transmission developed by Zhuoyue
• Newly optimized structural design of key components for high-torque and high-speed operation
• Unmatched mixing efficiency and material uniformity
• High throughput and energy efficiency
• Suitable for processing the most demanding TPEs, including ultra-high-performance TPV, I-TPC, I-TPA, and filled composites
• Ideal for high-volume production of premium TPE components

With its torque density of 16.5Nm/Cm³ and slot depth ratio of 1.55/1.68, the HTS SUPER series features the highest free volume at 16.5 ukuminyana kwe-torque embonini. Ngaphezu kokwakhiwa kwayo okuqinile, lo mugqa uhlanganiswe nosayizi wemoto omkhudlwana ukuze ube ihhashi leqiniso lokuqhubeka 24/7/365 ukukhiqiza, making it the ideal choice for manufacturers who demand the highest level of performance and reliability.

HTS SUPER Model Parameters

As Zhuoyue’s highest-end series, the HTS SUPER series adopts ultra-high torque transmission and optimized key components, which endow it with the highest torque density and speed in the product line. The following parameters fully demonstrate these advantages, making it capable of handling the most demanding TPE processing scenarios and realizing 24/7/365 continuous stable production.

As Zhuoyue’s highest-end series, it adopts ultra-high torque transmission and optimized key components, with the highest torque density and speed, suitable for the most demanding TPE processing scenarios.

Imodeli	I-torque ethize (N.m/Cm³)	Amandla amakhulu emoto (Kw)	Output speed（rpm）	Slot depth ratio D0/Di
25	15.5	22	600	1.55
35	16	55	600	1.55
35	16	90	1000	1.55
50	16	160	600	1.55/1.68
50	16	220	900	1.55/1.68
65	16.5	300	600	1.55/1.68
65	16.5	450	900	1.55/1.68
75	16.5	450	600	1.55/1.68
75	16.5	650	900	1.55/1.68
95	16	700	600	1.55/1.68

4.4 ZTE Series – Kuqiza kahle, Practical Extruders

The ZTE series is designed for manufacturers who require a cost-effective, practical solution for TPE processing. This series offers an excellent price/performance ratio, with parameters designed to suit most TPE materials and applications. Uchungechunge lwe-ZTE lugcina izinzuzo eziyisisekelo zemikhiqizo ye-Zhuoyue ye-extruder, kuyilapho kulungiselelwa ukucushwa ukuze kuzuzwe ukusebenza kwezindleko okuvumayo, okwenza kube ukukhetha kokuqala kumabhizinisi amancane naphakathi nendawo (Ama-SME) kanye nabakhiqizi abanezidingo eziyisisekelo zokukhiqiza.

Izici ezibalulekile zochungechunge lwe-ZTE zifaka:

• Isilinganiso esihle kakhulu samanani/sokusebenza
• Amapharamitha aklanyelwe ukufanela izinto eziningi ze-TPE, including TPS, I-TPO, kanye ne-TPU
• Isistimu yokudlulisa ejwayelekile ethembekile
• Ukusebenza okuzinzile kanye nezindleko zokunakekela eziphansi
• Ifanele ukukhiqizwa kwevolumu ephansi kuya kwemaphakathi yezingxenye ze-TPE
• Ilungele izinhlelo zokusebenza ze-TPE zenhloso evamile, njengezimpahla zabathengi kanye nezingxenye eziyisisekelo zezimboni

Uchungechunge lwe-ZTE luyisinqumo esihle kakhulu sabakhiqizi abaphishekela ukusebenza nomnotho, ngaphandle kokuyekethisa kwikhwalithi nokuthembeka. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs and manufacturers who are new to TPE processing, as it offers easy operation and low maintenance requirements.

ZTE Model Parameters

Consistent with its cost-effective and practical positioning, the ZTE series is designed with simple and practical parameters, which can fully meet the basic processing needs of most general TPE materials. For small and medium-sized enterprises and manufacturers new to TPE processing, the parameters listed below are easy to match with production needs, while ensuring low maintenance costs and stable operation.

With excellent cost performance, the ZTE series has simple and practical parameters, suitable for most general TPE materials, and is the preferred choice for small and medium-sized enterprises with basic production needs.

Imodeli	I-torque ethize (N.m/Cm³)	Amandla amakhulu emoto (Kw)	Output speed（rpm）	Slot depth ratio D0/Di
25	6	7.5	600	1.55
35	6	18.5	600	1.55
50	6	55	600	1.55/1.68
65	6	110	600	1.55/1.68
75	6	160	600	1.55/1.68
95	6	300	600	1.55/1.68

4.5 HTE Series – Ukusebenza okuphezulu, Cost-effective Extruders

The HTE series is designed to bridge the gap between the high-end HTS series and the cost-effective ZTE series, combining high performance with high cost-effectiveness. This series is specifically engineered to reduce energy consumption while delivering higher output, making it an excellent choice for manufacturers who require both performance and efficiency.

Key features of the HTE series include:

• Combines high performance with high cost-effectiveness
• Reduced energy consumption with higher output
• Reasonable torque and power configuration for stable and efficient production
• Dual-speed options for partial models, expanding the application range
• Suitable for processing a wide range of TPEs, including TPS, I-TPO, I-TPU, and TPV
• Ideal for medium to high-volume production of TPE components, such as wire and cable insulation and jacketing

The HTE series is an excellent choice for manufacturers who require higher performance than the ZTE series, but do not need the ultra-high performance of the HTS SUPER series. It offers a balance of performance, ukusebenza kahle, kanye nokusebenza kahle kwezindleko, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of TPE processing applications.

HTE Model Parameters

Bridging the gap between the HTS series and ZTE series, the HTE series integrates high performance and cost-effectiveness. Its reasonable torque and power configuration, as well as the dual-speed options supported by some models, effectively achieve energy saving and high output. The specific parameters below fully reflect this balance, making it suitable for medium to high-volume production scenarios such as wire and cable insulation and jacketing.

Combining high performance and cost-effectiveness, the HTE series has reasonable torque and power configuration, partial models support dual-speed options, and achieves energy saving and high output.

Imodeli	I-torque ethize (N.m/Cm³)	Amandla amakhulu emoto (Kw)	Output speed（rpm）	Slot depth ratio D0/Di
25	9	11	600	1.55
35	9	30	600	1.55
35	9	45	1000	1.55
50	9	75	600	1.55/1.68
50	9	110	900	1.55/1.68
65	9	160	600	1.55/1.68
65	9	220	900	1.55/1.68
75	9	250	600	1.55/1.68
75	9	315	900	1.55/1.68
95	9	400	600	1.55/1.68

5. Isiphetho

Thermoplastic elastomers (Ama-TPE) have become an indispensable class of materials in modern manufacturing, offering a unique combination of thermoplastic processability and elastomeric flexibility. Kusukela ezimotweni nasezimpahleni zikagesi kuya ezintweni zokwakha nezabathengi, Ama-TPE anika amandla ukuqamba okusha futhi athuthukisa ukusebenza kwemikhiqizo kuyo yonke imikhakha eminingi. To fully leverage the benefits of TPEs, manufacturers require specialized extrusion equipment that can handle the unique challenges of these materials, kuhlanganise nokuzwela kwazo ezingeni lokushisa, izinga lokugunda, nokuhlanganisa ukufana.

Zhuoyue’s comprehensive range of co-rotating parallel twin-screw extruders, including the HTS, I-ZTE, and HTE series, are specifically engineered for TPE processing, delivering unmatched performance, ukusebenza kahle, kanye nokwethembeka. With advanced features such as the ZG series high-efficiency gearboxes, optimized screw designs, and precise temperature control systems, Zhuoyue’s extruders ensure uniform mixing, consistent material properties, and high throughput, empowering manufacturers to unlock the full potential of TPEs.

Whether you require high-end, high-performance extruders for demanding TPE applications (HTS series), cost-effective solutions for general-purpose applications (ZTE series), or a balance of performance and efficiency (HTE series), Zhuoyue has the perfect extrusion solution for your needs. With a deep understanding of TPE material properties and industry application needs, Zhuoyue is committed to providing advanced extrusion technology and comprehensive support to help manufacturers succeed in the competitive global market.