Used Gneuss RSF-175 Continuous Screen Changer – 175mm, 7,300 lbs/hr

Used - Gneuss RSF-175 Continuous Backflushing Rotating Disc Screen Changer

175mm | 70 in² Screen Area | 7,300 lbs/hr | 4,500 PSI | 28.4 kW Heating | Built 2019

Product Description

The Gneuss RSF-175 is a high-performance, fully automatic continuous screen changer with a rotating disc and integrated backflushing system, engineered for demanding applications such as PET sheet extrusion. With a screen area of 70 square inches, it's capable of handling throughputs up to 7,300 lbs/hr and operates at pressures up to 4,500 psi.

Designed to maintain pressure and melt quality during screen changes, the RSF-175 ensures continuous production with minimal operator intervention. This model includes a 28,400-watt heating system and a dedicated control panel for precision temperature and process control.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Gneuss Kunststofftechnik

• Model: RSF-175

• Type: Continuous Backflushing Rotating Disc Screen Changer

• Disc Diameter: 175 mm

• Screen Area: 70 in²

• Throughput Capacity: Up to 7,300 lbs/hr (approx. 3,311 kg/hr)

• Maximum Operating Pressure: 4,500 psi (310 bar)

• Heating Capacity: 28,400 watts (28.4 kW)

• Control Panel: Included

• Previous Use: 6" PET Sheet Extruder

• Year Built: 2019

• Condition: Used

Key Features & Benefits

✅ Continuous Operation – No process interruptions during screen changes
✅ Automatic Backflushing – Self-cleaning to extend screen life and reduce maintenance
✅ High Throughput – Up to 7,300 lbs/hr for large-scale extrusion lines
✅ High Pressure Tolerance – Rated for up to 4,500 psi for demanding polymer processes
✅ Energy Efficient Heating – 28.4 kW integrated heating capacity
✅ Precise Control – Comes with control panel for temperature and backflush management
✅ Proven Performance – Ideal for PET, polyolefins, and recycling operations

Applications

• PET Sheet Extrusion

• Film and Sheet Manufacturing

• Polymer Recycling Lines

• Polyolefin Compounding

• Masterbatch Production

• High-Pressure Polymer Processing

What Products Would This Be Used For?

• PET sheets and films

• Recycled plastics

• Packaging films

• Polyethylene and polypropylene products

• Barrier sheets

• Food-grade PET packaging

• Extruded plastic components

• Melt filtration for high-contamination materials

🧪 Applications

• PET sheet extrusion

• Film, fiber, and profile extrusion

• Polymer recycling and reprocessing

• Polyolefin and engineering polymer filtration

• High-throughput plastic extrusion lines

• Melt filtration for contamination-sensitive products

✅ Product Use Cases (Bulleted)

• Continuous melt filtration for PET sheet production

• Inline screen changing without process interruption

• Maintaining stable pressure in high-output extrusion lines

• Filtration of recycled polymers in reclaim processes

• Industrial thermoplastics filtration at high pressure

• Enhancing product purity in extrusion applications

• Filtering high-viscosity materials with constant flow

• Applications requiring backflush capability for long runs

• Used in sheet, film, or profile production lines

• Reducing manual intervention during filtration processes