Press release submitted on behalf of Farrel Pomini.
The FCM™, Farrel Continuous Mixer and newly designed Dry Face Pelletizer combine to eliminate traditional finishing steps
FARREL POMINI®, the leader in continuous compounding systems for the polymer processing industry, is offering a cost-effective and safe method for processing virgin or recycled rigid PVC that eliminates traditional finishing requirements with its newly designed Dry Face Pelletizer (DFP).
The process begins by compounding the rigid PVC with the Farrel Continuous Mixer (FCM™) to a hot-feed single-screw extruder (a Compact Processor). The PVC cools as it passes through the extruder and moves on to the proprietary DFP that minimizes die pressure and potential temperature increases while efficiently cutting pellets. After pelletizing, an air transfer system completes the cooling process along with pellet classifying and dust and fine particle removal.
This cost-effective concept eliminates the need for finishing the rigid PVC with a two-roll mill, water bath and dicer – allowing for a smaller capital investment and equipment footprint as well as expedited return on investment and enhanced safety. The compact DFP is easy to operate and can be fully integrated into the user-friendly FARREL POMINI® SYNERGY® Control System. The entire line can be completely automated with minimal operator involvement.
Meanwhile, the standard 6 L/D rotor of the energy efficient FCM™ provides a short residence time and low heat history, especially important for processing temperature-sensitive PVC. Continuous mixing technology also features:
- Adjustable mixing intensity achieved by changing rotor speed and orifice position.
- Excellent temperature control throughout the mixing chamber, rotors and extruder barrel.
To learn more about FARREL POMINI ® and the FCM™, visit our website.
About FARREL POMINI®
In 2010, Harburg-Freudenberger Maschinebau GmbH, Farrel Corporation and Pomini Rubber & Plastics Srl integrated to form HF MIXING GROUP. A year later, FARREL POMINI® was established to focus expertise in the continuous mixing equipment sector. As separate companies, Farrel Corporation and Pomini Rubber & Plastics Srl possess over 100 years of collective experience in the polymer processing industry. Today, FARREL POMINI® is a global leader in the research, design and manufacture of continuous mixing systems.
In 2024, HF MIXING GROUP and HF TireTech Group merged to form HF GROUP.
For more information on FARREL POMINI visit the company’s website at www.farrel-pomini.com.