1.Intelligentization and Integration with Industry 4.0
Enterprises are upgrading their equipment into "smart production lines" by introducing the Internet of Things (IoT) and machine learning algorithms. This enables real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and advanced process control, thereby significantly improving operational efficiency.For instance, Nanjing Dongrun Special Rubber & Plastic Co., Ltd. has achieved continuous and automated production by adopting a new type of conical twin-screw extrusion tablet press. As a result, the company has increased its production efficiency by 20%–30% and reduced labor costs by 50%–60%.
2.Energy Efficiency Enhancement and Greening
Energy conservation and consumption reduction have become the core competitiveness of equipment. Industry-leading extruders are expected to reduce unit energy consumption by 15%–20% compared with the 2020 level through the optimization of screw design and heating systems.For example, the new equipment of Dongrun Company has reduced its power consumption by approximately 5%, and the replacement of gas-fired boilers with electric heating has cut the unit product energy consumption by 25%.
3.High Performance and Customization
The market demand for high-end and special-purpose sheets is driving the development of equipment toward high torque, high rotational speed and high precision. For example, Coperion has developed a new type of involute screw element for its ZSK series twin-screw extruders. When processing high-fill formulations, it can significantly increase the output from 550 kg/h to 900 kg/h, while ensuring better dispersibility and lower energy consumption.