Used Lab Tech LE25-30C Laboratory Blown Film Extrusion Line – 25 mm Extruder with LF 400 Winder

Manufacturer Information

Lab Tech Engineering

Lab Tech Engineering manufactures laboratory and small-scale plastics processing equipment used for research, development, formulation testing, material evaluation, and pilot-scale production. Laboratory extrusion lines are particularly useful for testing polymers, additives, color concentrates, and masterbatch formulations before moving materials into larger production equipment.

This system was previously used by a masterbatch company for R&D applications.

Description

Available for sale is a used Lab Tech laboratory / small-scale blown film extrusion line consisting of a Lab Tech Type LE25-30C single screw extruder, blown film die head, and Lab Tech Type LF 400 downstream winding unit, along with feeding, piping, and additional infrastructure.

The LE25-30C extruder features a 25 mm diameter screw with a 30:1 L/D ratio and a maximum screw speed of 300 RPM. The barrel is electrically heated and air cooled. The screw is gearbox driven by an approximately 6 HP / 4 kW motor, specified for 400V, 50 Hz, 3-phase electrical service. An operating panel is included, and the extruder is mounted on wheels for mobility. The extruder was built in 2008.

The line includes a blown film die head and a Lab Tech LF 400 winding unit capable of handling film widths up to 350 mm. The downstream unit is also mounted on wheels and was built in 2014.

This compact system could be well suited for polymer R&D, masterbatch development, color and additive trials, resin evaluation, blown film formulation development, and laboratory-scale film production.

Specifications

Actual output rate, film thickness range, die dimensions, resin compatibility, temperature range, and winding performance were not provided and should be confirmed for the intended formulation and application.

Typical Applications

• Polymer research and development
• Masterbatch formulation development
• Blown film trials
• Resin testing
• Color concentrate evaluation
• Additive testing
• Film formulation development
• New product development
• Small-scale extrusion
• Process optimization
• Quality-control testing
• Pilot-scale plastics processing

Products This Blown Film Line Could Be Used For

• Masterbatch test films
• Color concentrate test films
• Additive-containing films
• Polyethylene film formulations
• Experimental polymer films
• Packaging film samples
• Flexible film samples
• Resin comparison samples
• Prototype blown films
• Laboratory film rolls
• R&D polymer samples
• Compatible thermoplastic film formulations

Polymer suitability depends on the resin's processing temperature, rheology, die configuration, screw design, cooling capacity, and other operating parameters.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What size extruder is included? The line includes a Lab Tech LE25-30C single screw extruder with a 25 mm screw and 30:1 L/D ratio.
• What is the maximum screw speed? The supplied specification lists a maximum screw speed of 300 RPM.
• Does the line include downstream equipment? Yes. It includes a blown film die head and Lab Tech LF 400 winding unit, plus feeding, piping, and additional infrastructure.
• What is the maximum film width? The LF 400 downstream winding unit is specified for film widths up to 350 mm, or approximately 13.8 inches.
• What was this line previously used for? It was previously operated by a masterbatch company for research and development, making it potentially attractive for polymer formulation and material-development laboratories.
• Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and logistics? Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with equipment preparation, loading and rigging coordination, domestic and international freight, customs documentation, and logistics planning for this Lab Tech blown film extrusion line.