BUSS Operating Principle

Oscillating screw shaft, optimal mixing, extremely short processing length, superior temperature control.

The excellent mixing capabilities of BUSS Co-Kneaders can be attributed to the unique operating principle which features simultaneous rotation and axial oscillation of the mixing and kneading screw shaft. The oscillating screw shaft ensures intensive material exchange in an axial direction by multiple splitting, folding and reorientation of the product.

This results in an excellent distributive mixing effect and optimal distribution of the raw materials. BUSS Co-Kneader technology is particularly effective when liquid components have to be incorporated or high degree of fillers need to be added.

In addition, the interaction between the characteristic kneading flights of the screw shaft and the stationary kneading pins accounts for the effective mixing. The oscillating screw shaft motion allows for an extremely short processing length.

BUSS Compounding Process

BUSS offers comprehensive system know-how covering the full compounding process. A broad network ensures tailored plant designs including proprietary technologies also for peripheral components, plant engineering concepts, and processing expertise. From material feeding to pelletizing and beyond, our engineers will provide you with the most flexible solutions.

Features and benefits of BUSS Kneader technology

  • Extremely short processing length

  • Uniform shearing effect without temperature peaks

  • Significantly lower product temperatures

  • Precise temperature control

  • Narrow residence time distribution

Knowledge platform for compounding experts

At the BUSS Campus, professionals from the polymer and plastics processing industries profit from our advance in knowledge of compounding technology for numerous applications. Take advantage of our know-how and expertise! After you have registered and your account has been activated, you may avail yourself of a wide range of information, which we are constantly expanding.

Process Know-How

The BUSS Campus is a competence center where BUSS compounding expertise is applied and expanded. Our years of knowledge and experience is available to BUSS customers through intelligent and sustainable solutions.

Expanding Knowledge

At the BUSS Campus, our R&D interdisciplinary engineering teams realize process improvements and product developments, from concept through successful implementation. Our laboratory and pilot plant is equipped with state-of-the-art methods and sophisticated simulation tools for practical testing and verification.

Here, the latest trends and processes for plastics, food, aluminum and other industries are evaluated and developed to market maturity. BUSS customers enjoy full support in all phases of implementation.

Transferring Know-How

By providing comprehensive training and advancement courses, the BUSS Campus also supports know-how transfer. Seminars and training courses are not only held periodically at our Pratteln headquarters, but also at customer’s locations if required.

By keeping up to date with the latest technology and research, BUSS customers benefit from optimal plant efficiency.

Improving Processes

Our BUSS Campus technology center not only focuses on process developments, but also conducts research for production line design optimization. From verification of throughput to quality guarantees, a thorough analysis is created and conclusive feedback provided within a very short time.

Supporting Our Customers

The BUSS Campus supports customers in meeting new challenges, either in day-to-day production or in special situations, such as changed requirements. This support continues throughout the entire plant life cycle.

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