Used 3.5" Readco Twin Screw Continuous Processor, model 3 1/2 HVY DU. Heavy duty design, stainless steel product contact surfaces, jacketed barrel rated 150 psi at 600 f, cored shafts with rotary units, driven by 50 hp, 460 volt motor, machine currently set up with cantilevered screws with adjustable gap ribbon die, with spare set of screw splines set up for end bearing housing, on base. Mfg. 1987.
Used Equipment Facts About This Machine
Manufacturer Information
Brand: Readco
Model: 3 1/2 HVY DU (Heavy Duty Design)
Year Manufactured: 1987
Condition: Used
Screw Size: 3.5 Inches
Description
This Used Readco Twin Screw Continuous Processor, Model 3 1/2 HVY DU, is a heavy-duty, continuous processing system designed for high-shear mixing, kneading, and processing of viscous and high-density materials. Engineered with stainless steel product contact surfaces, it’s ideal for applications requiring sanitary processing, such as in the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and plastics industries.
The jacketed barrel is rated for 150 psi at 600°F, providing precise temperature control through heating or cooling media. It features cored shafts with rotary units for further thermal management. Powered by a 50 HP, 460-volt motor, this processor is equipped with cantilevered screws, an adjustable gap ribbon die, and comes with a spare set of screw splines configured for an end bearing housing.
Key Specifications
Screw Diameter: 3.5"
Barrel Design: Jacketed Barrel Rated 150 PSI @ 600°F
Shaft Design: Cored Shafts with Rotary Units
Drive Motor: 50 HP, 460 Volt
Screw Configuration: Cantilevered Screws with Adjustable Gap Ribbon Die
Extras: Spare Set of Screw Splines for End Bearing Housing
Frame: Mounted on Base
Product Contact Surfaces: Stainless Steel
Manufacture Year: 1987
Applications
Compounding of High-Viscosity Polymers and Plastics
Pharmaceutical Paste Processing
Food Industry Applications (e.g., Doughs, Confections, Texturized Proteins)
Chemical Reactions and Compounding
Adhesives and Sealants
Pigments and Specialty Material Blending
Industries Served
Food & Beverage
Pharmaceuticals
Chemical Processing
Plastics & Polymers
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Adhesives & Sealants Manufacturing
Benefits & Features
Heavy Duty Construction – Suitable for demanding continuous processing applications
Precise Thermal Control – Jacketed barrel and cored shafts for heating/cooling
Flexible Processing – Cantilevered screw design with adjustable ribbon die for product versatility
Stainless Steel Contact Surfaces – Ideal for sanitary processing environments
Spare Parts Included – Spare screw splines for quick changeover and reduced downtime
Efficient Continuous Operation – High-capacity mixing and kneading with 50 HP drive
PRODUCT DETAILS
Twin screw processor, Readco processor, continuous mixer
Used Readco twin screw continuous processor, 3.5-inch twin screw mixer, stainless steel continuous processor
Used 3.5" Readco twin screw continuous processor with jacketed barrel and cantilevered screws, heavy duty twin screw processor with 50 HP motor and adjustable ribbon die, stainless steel continuous mixing system for food, chemical, and pharmaceutical applications
