Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-screw extruder for the continuous treatment and/or processing of a bulk material, especially a product in powder, granular or flake form, comprising several shafts (3) which are arranged in a ring shape in a cavity (1) of an extruder housing (2) and which extend parallel to the axial direction (A) of the extruder. The extruder housing (2) is provided with axially parallel, concave segments (5a, 6a) of a circle on the radially inner (5) and radially outer (6) surfaces of the cavity (1). These circle segments act as a guide for the axially parallel shafts (3) with their processing elements (4) on the inside (5) or on the outside (6) of the shaft ring (3, . . . ). The inventive improvement lies in the radial extension of the axial partial area of the cavity (1) containing the shafts (3), which is located in the area of the feed opening (9), this radial extension (10b) extending along part of the shaft ring (3, . . . ) in the peripheral direction (U) of the same.

Abstract: A wide range of foods, such as pasta products, cereals, snacks, pastry and the like, based on starch networks specifically adjusted to respective foods, which makes it possible to manufacture such foods from a larger selection of raw materials relative to the prior art, and also to improve product characteristics, such as the chewing consistency of pasta products, the crispness of cereals, snacks and pastries, and their tolerance relative to humid atmosphere. In addition, such foods based on starch networks can be manufactured with a resistant percentage fabricated in situ and a reduced glyceamic index. Also characteristic of the foods is that, during manufacture, they have a molecularly disperse mixture of networkable starch with an additional starch, and this mixture forms a network before potential separation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tough-elastic material based on starch, which on the one hand has high impact toughness at low humidities, and on the other hand still has a high modulus of elasticity at high humidities and has a high elongation capacity in a broad range of humidities and on account of its property profile is suited to use as moulded elements such as for example for foils, films, fibres, injection-moulded articles, in particular as edible film and for the packaging of active ingredients, chemicals, aromas and perfumes as well as high-quality substitution of gelatine in the area of soft and hard capsules. The tough-elastic material can be obtained transparent and adjusted such that it dissolves on swelling in water or respectively disintegrates or remains intact.

Abstract: A method is disclosed wherein synthetic materials and elastomers (e.g., PET or rubber) can be carefully processed with throughput amounts which are so high as to improve the quality of the final product and increase the cost-effectiveness 0of the entire process. Process tasks such as mixing, cooling/heating (heat exchange) and de-gassing (exchange of materials) can be carried out simultaneously and with greater efficiency.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multiple-screw extruder that comprises a first process chamber (1) and a second process chamber (2). In the degassing zones of said extruder, at least the first process chamber is provided with at least one degassing opening. The radius R of the conveyor element in the degassing zones, in at least one conveyor element (7; 9) of at least one screw (5, 7; 5, 9) configured as a passage screw, in a subsection configured as a passage subsection (71a, 71e; 91a, 91e), along the peripheral direction of the at least one conveyor element (7; 9) is by ?R smaller than the full radius Rv of the conveyor element (6; 8) required for the mutual stripping of adhering product in a closely intermeshing screw operation with die adjacent conveyor elements (6; 8) of adjacent conventional screws (5, 6; 5, 8).

Abstract: The production of polysaccharide networks, especially starch networks, having a high network density, high solidity, a low swelling degree, and exhibiting reduced water absorption and to the uses thereof, especially, in the field of biodegradable plastics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-shaft extruder for the continuous treatment and/or processing of bulk material, especially a powdery, granular or flocculent product, comprising a plurality of shafts (3) which are arranged in a crown-like manner in a cavity (1) of an extruder housing (2), said shafts extending parallel to the axial direction (A) of the extruder and forming an inner processing chamber (1a) inside the crown, and an outer processing chamber (1b) outside the crown. Each shaft carries a number of axially successive processing elements (4), at least part of the same being elements (4a; 4c; 4e) having a transporting effect, and with which adjacent shafts engage in a sealed manner at least in partial regions.

Abstract: Method and device for reprocessing a thermoplastic polycondensate, in particular for the recycling of thermoplastic polycondensates, such as polyethylene terephthalate, polyester or polyamide is provided. The polycondensate is introduced into an extruder in a solid state. The polycondensate is then heated to a temperature below melting temperature and degassed or dried at below atmospheric pressure or with an inert gas added. Preferably, to prevent the polycondensate flakes from escaping through a degassing opening, a conveying device is used to convey the escaping flakes back into the extruder. The dried flakes are then melted.

Abstract: A method is disclosed wherein synthetic materials and elastomers (e.g., PET or rubber) can be carefully processed with throughput amounts which are so high as to improve the quality of the final product and increase the cost-effectiveness of the entire process. Process tasks such as mixing, cooling/heating (heat exchange) and de-gasing (exchange of materials) can be carried out simultaneously and with greater efficiency.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing elastomer compounds for use in the production of rubbers. At least one elastomer to be processed for the production of an elastomer mixture can be slowly added to a mixer/extruder and is mixed and plasticized and/or masticated (melted) while it passes through the mixer/extruder. The elastomer, when slowly added to the mixer/extruder, can be present in a fluid medium in an evenly distributed form.

Abstract: A multi-shaft extruder is disclosed with at least two shafts for compounding and/or molding an elastomer staggered with filler, in particular rubber, with at least one softener and/or additives.

Abstract: Method and device for reprocessing a thermoplastic polycondensate, in particular for the recycling of thermoplastic polycondensates, such as polyethylene terephthalate, polyester or polyamide is provided. The polycondensate is introduced into an extruder in a solid state. The polycondensate is then heated to a temperature below melting temperature and degassed or dried at below atmospheric pressure or with an inert gas added. Preferably, to prevent the polycondensate flakes from escaping through a degassing opening, a conveying device is used to convey the escaping flakes back into the extruder. The dried flakes are then melted.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-screw extruder for the continuous treatment and/or processing of a bulk material, especially a product in powder, granular or flake form, comprising several shafts (3) which are arranged in a ring shape in a cavity (1) of an extruder housing (2) and which extend parallel to the axial direction (A) of the extruder. The extruder housing (2) is provided with axially parallel, concave segments (5a, 6a) of a circle on the radially inner (5) and radially outer (6) surfaces of the cavity (1). These circle segments act as a guide for the axially parallel shafts (3) with their processing elements (4) on the inside (5) or on the outside (6) of the shaft ring (3 . . . ). The inventive improvement lies in the radial extension of the axial partial area of the cavity (1) containing the shafts (3), which is located in the area of the feed opening (9), this radial extension (10b) extending along part of the shaft ring (3, . . . ) in the peripheral direction (U) of the same.