Devolatilization
Devolatilization
The devolatilization process can be a major factor in the production of high-quality polymers. Small to large amounts of volatiles must be removed from the polymer melt solution or the solid polymer pellets to produce these high-quality polymers. With over 70 years of proven twin-screw polymer devolatilization technology, NFM / Welding Engineers continues to pursue new advancements in residuals minimization, contained and recoverable waste streams, and broadening the field of devolatilized thermoplastic and rubber polymers.
Utilizing our on-site pilot facility, NFM is 100% committed to the continual development of new polymer devolatilization equipment and creating advancements in devolitization processes.
NFM/WE Devolatilization Technology Includes:
- Patented multi-stage venting
- Rear venting
- Counter-current and co-current stripping
- Streamlined pre-concentration systems
- Large-scale processing techniques for extrusion drying of elastomer solutions
Advantages of NFM/WE’s Polymer Devolatilization Technology:
- Capable of handling many viscosity levels
- Contained and recoverable waste systems
- Short residence time
- Fast changeovers
- Minimal thermal history
- Efficient heat transfer
- Narrow residence time distribution
- Efficient surface renewal
Styrenic Materials
SAN | ABS | SMA | PS | SB-Copolymers
SIS, SEBS, & SBS Block Copolymer
Engineering Thermoplastics
Polyacrylate | PEI
Synthetic Rubber
SBR | SSBR | EPDM | PBd | Silicones
BR | NiBR | MdBR | PI
Other Polymers
PMMA | PE | PP | Expoxies
Metallocenes
WE SERIES EXTRUDER CAPACITIES
NFM/WE has taken a comprehensive approach to the devolatilization process in order to assure performance in each stage of the process from the reactor to the finished pellet or crumb. NFM/WE has in-house expertise in concentration systems, twin-screw extruders, and specialty pelletizing systems for elastomers.
NFM/WE’s Class 1 Div 2 pilot plant enables us to demonstrate the solution devolatilization of polymers with feed concentrations between 6% and 70%. Feeding rates of up to 400 kg/hr have been demonstrated from 25% solids.
The Pilot Plant has been continuously upgraded since its opening in 2004 and includes capabilities which are truly unique in North America. Equipment in the Pilot Plant is of sufficient size to ensure that at the conclusion of a trial, the process is ready for scale up.
Examples of Major Process Development Projects:
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