Barrel liners available to handle tough jobs

This small-sized twin-screw compounder, Prism TSE24MC, provides good output for R&D needs as well as production runs requiring small output. The manufacturer says the floor-mounted, plug-and-play unit is simple and fast to start up. It has good mobility due to optional casters. Its clam-shell design of the 24-mm barrel gives immediate access to the screws for easy cleaning and quick configuration changes. Replaceable barrel liners can be delivered to handle especially aggressive material production. Its high, free-volume geometry improves feeding of low-density ingredients. Thermo Electron (Karlsruhe) GmbH, Karlsruhe, Germany; +49 721 4094154; www.thermo.com