Abstract: A rotatable scroll for a rubber extruding machine comprising a series of vanes in the base of channels in the scroll to redirect the material into a surface layer and to direct lumps of material to one edge of the channel and a ramp or ramps over which the lumps flow with a small clearance between the ramp and the barrel.

Abstract: A scroll for extruding machines comprising a single or double start helical flight or rib divided into a plurality of zones one or more of the zones being formed with a plurality of facets formed with a plurality of opposing angled members located around the root diameter of the flight or rib to homogenize and plasticate the mix as it passes along the scroll and an extruding machine incorporating the scroll comprising a liner forming an under wall of a cavitated outer jacket or barrel divided into a plurality of zones within which the scroll rotates means for circulating steam/water through each zone to maintain a predetermined temperature therein, thermo pockets for monitoring the temperatures, and a motor for driving the scroll.