Compounding pelletizer Pro

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Overview
The Xplore Pro-Pelletizer is a post-die R&D-size granulation unit engineered to cut freshly extruded polymer and rubber strands into a controlled range of pellets. It is designed to produce pellets suitable for immediate second compounding in Xplore micro-compounders or for scaling up in larger extruders.

Key features

• Post-die granulation optimized for R&D-scale pelletizing of polymer and rubber strands
• Integrated touchscreen for precise pelletizing speed and length adjustment
• Two servo-driven cutting motors providing a wide range of cutting speeds and accurate pellet length control
• Controlled cutting mode for semi-solid or fragile strands to avoid pellet protrusion and surface defects
• CE and UL compliant

Operation and safety
The Pro-Pelletizer features a front access opening panel for straightforward cleaning and maintenance. All operating doors are safety-interlocked to meet laboratory safety requirements. The unit enables precise, repeatable cutting in semi-solid conditions to deliver pellets with consistent length and surface quality tailored to downstream processing.

Options and workflow integration

• Optional water bath to cool the polymer strand before cutting
• Can be pre-equipped with the Conveyor Belt Pro to feed and provide cooling time for the strand prior to pelletizing
• Compatible with all Xplore micro-compounders for direct second-compounding or downstream testing

Applications
Intended for laboratory and R&D workflows where freshly extruded strands require pelletizing for immediate reprocessing, second compounding or upscaling to production extruders. Suited to polymer and rubber material development when control of pellet length and surface condition is critical.

Technical specifications

• Product type: Post-die R&D-size granulation unit
• Material processed: Polymer and rubber strands
• Drive: Two servo motors (wide range of cutting speeds)
• Control: Integrated touchscreen for speed and pellet length adjustment
• Safety: Front access opening panel; safety-interlocked operating doors
• Compliance: CE and UL compliant
• Optional accessories: Water bath (cooling), Conveyor Belt Pro (strand guide and cooling)
• Primary use cases: Produce pellets for second compounding steps or for upscaling to larger extruders
• Design focus: Controlled cutting of semi-solid strands to prevent pellet protrusion and ensure pellet quality