Stock No.: 11453475
3.5" Readco Twin Screw Continuous Processor
Used- 3.5" Readco Twin Screw Continuous Processor, model 3 1/2 HVY DU. Heavy duty design, stainless steel product contact surfaces, jacketed barrel rated 150 psi at 600 f, cored shafts with rotary units, driven by 50 hp, 460 volt motor, machine currently set up with cantilevered screws with adjustable gap ribbon die, with spare set of screw splines set up for end bearing housing, on base. Mfg. 1987.
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ManufacturerReadco
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Model3 1/2 HVY DU
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Serial #107608
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CategoryMixers
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SubcategoryContinuous Mixer
Used equipment facts about this machine
Manufacturer Information
Manufacturer Information
- Brand: Readco
- Model: 3 1/2 HVY DU (Heavy Duty Design)
- Year Manufactured: 1987
- Condition: Used
- Screw Size: 3.5 Inches
Description
This Used Readco Twin Screw Continuous Processor, Model 3 1/2 HVY DU, is a heavy-duty, continuous processing system designed for high-shear mixing, kneading, and processing of viscous and high-density materials. Engineered with stainless steel product contact surfaces, it’s ideal for applications requiring sanitary processing, such as in the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and plastics industries.
The jacketed barrel is rated for 150 psi at 600°F, providing precise temperature control through heating or cooling media. It features cored shafts with rotary units for further thermal management. Powered by a 50 HP, 460-volt motor, this processor is equipped with cantilevered screws, an adjustable gap ribbon die, and comes with a spare set of screw splines configured for an end bearing housing.
Key Specifications
- Screw Diameter: 3.5"
- Barrel Design: Jacketed Barrel Rated 150 PSI @ 600°F
- Shaft Design: Cored Shafts with Rotary Units
- Drive Motor: 50 HP, 460 Volt
- Screw Configuration: Cantilevered Screws with Adjustable Gap Ribbon Die
- Extras: Spare Set of Screw Splines for End Bearing Housing
- Frame: Mounted on Base
- Product Contact Surfaces: Stainless Steel
- Manufacture Year: 1987
Applications
- Compounding of High-Viscosity Polymers and Plastics
- Pharmaceutical Paste Processing
- Food Industry Applications (e.g., Doughs, Confections, Texturized Proteins)
- Chemical Reactions and Compounding
- Adhesives and Sealants
- Pigments and Specialty Material Blending
Industries Served
- Food & Beverage
- Pharmaceuticals
- Chemical Processing
- Plastics & Polymers
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
- Adhesives & Sealants Manufacturing
Benefits & Features
- Heavy Duty Construction – Suitable for demanding continuous processing applications
- Precise Thermal Control – Jacketed barrel and cored shafts for heating/cooling
- Flexible Processing – Cantilevered screw design with adjustable ribbon die for product versatility
- Stainless Steel Contact Surfaces – Ideal for sanitary processing environments
- Spare Parts Included – Spare screw splines for quick changeover and reduced downtime
- Efficient Continuous Operation – High-capacity mixing and kneading with 50 HP drive
Product Details
- Twin screw processor, Readco processor, continuous mixer
- Used Readco twin screw continuous processor, 3.5-inch twin screw mixer, stainless steel continuous processor
- Used 3.5" Readco twin screw continuous processor with jacketed barrel and cantilevered screws, heavy duty twin screw processor with 50 HP motor and adjustable ribbon die, stainless steel continuous mixing system for food, chemical, and pharmaceutical applications
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