Advanced and efficient processing of polyethylene and other primary plastics.
The ADVEX® System contains an FCM®, Farrel Continuous Mixer with a side discharge. This Side Discharge Continuous Mixer (UMSD) is configured with an FMP®, Farrel Melt Pump and a C‑Series Underwater Pelletizer to form an efficient system for processing polyethylene in various densities. Utilizing continuous mixing technology, controlled mechanical shear is applied to mix and homogenize the polymer with a wide range of viscosities while maintaining an ideal processing temperature and reducing specific energy requirements.
This advanced, multi-stage post reactor compounding system provides accurate control for the inline adjustment of rheological properties and the addition of post reactor additives. Each ADVEX® System is custom designed.
The processing line can work as a one-stage or two-stage mixer and is configured in total with the:
- FMP®, Farrel Melt Pump
- Divert Valve
- Screen Changer
- C-Series Underwater Pelletizer
UMSD Key Features Include:
- Separate and independently controlled mixing and pressurization, or extrusion, functions ensure each process is performed at optimum conditions resulting in low specific energy input (SEI)
- Mixing intensity is externally adjustable by using the melt pump revolutions per minute in combination with adjustable dams
- The control system automatically adjusts parameters to meet specific energy, discharge pressure set points and other variables
- Multiple temperature control zones provide precise temperature control and efficient processing
- Available with various L/D rotor designs
- The control system automatically adjusts parameters to meet specific energy, discharge pressure set points and other variables
ADVEX® System Capacities
| System Size | ADVEX® 1 | ADVEX® 2 | ADVEX® 5 | ADVEX® 10 | ADVEX® 20 | ADVEX® 40 | ADVEX® 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Power (kW)* | 100 | 200 | 1,200 | 2,400 | 4,500 | 7,500 | 10,000 |
| Nominal Capacity (kg/h) | 1,000 | 2,000 | 5,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | 40,000 | 60,000 |
| Mixer Model | 4UMSD | 6UMSD | 9UMSD | 12UMSD | 16UMSD | 18UMSD | 21UMSD |
| Mixer Pump | Custom | Custom | FMP10 | FMP30 | FMP50 | FMP70 | FMP100 |
| Melt Pump Power (kW) | 25 | 50 | 200 | 400 | 700 | 1,000 | 1,500 |
| Underwater Pelletizer | H100 | C220 | C350 | C500 | C650 | C1000 | C1200 |