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Rectangular industrial control box with advanced extruder controls, featuring a digital touchscreen, a red knob, two black pipe connectors on each side, and a “B BONNOT” logo on the front. The unit is white with grey and red accents.

CONTROLS

The Bonnot Company Offers a Full Range of Control Options For Our Extrusion Systems

BONNOT OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF CONTROL OPTIONS FOR OUR EXTRUSION SYSTEMS

Every Bonnot extruder can be specified with controls matched to your process requirements, from basic speed control through fully integrated PLC systems. Options range from a Basic VFD for simple speed adjustment, to Discrete Controls with pressure and temperature monitoring, up to full PLC Controls with touchscreen operation, data collection, and integration with feeders, cutters, and other downstream equipment. The right control package depends on how much process visibility and automation your application needs.

CONTROL DESIGN OPTIONS

  1. Designed and Built to Customer Specification

  2. Configured with Industry Leading Commercial Components

  3. Tested for Compliance with CE, UL, NEMA and Many More

range of control options available

Basic VFD

A gray industrial variable frequency drive with a vented panel, control buttons, a display screen, and a yellow caution symbol on the front. Designed for reliable extruder controls, the device stands upright against a plain white background.
Touchscreen
No
Programmable
No
Nema Enclosure Options
Yes
Pressure / Temperature Displays
No
Cutter Control Integration
No
Available for Any Drive
Yes
Integration with Third Party Control
No

Which extruder control option is right for my application?

Basic VFD suits low-cost applications needing simple speed control with no data monitoring. Discrete Controls add pressure and temperature displays and cutter integration without full programmability. PLC Controls add a touchscreen interface, full programmability, and third-party integration, and are the standard specification for fully integrated systems with feeders and cutters.

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ST 1 Series Laboratory Extruder

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FREE FEASIBILITY TESTING

WANT TO PROVE IT OUT?

The Bonnot test facility offers free feasibility trials across our full range — different control tiers, integration options, and full material testing.

  • EARLY RESEARCH

    EXPLORE CONTROL OPTIONS

    Not sure which control tier fits your process? Compare Basic VFD, Discrete, and PLC Controls.

    VIEW TP SERIES SPECS
  • TECHNICAL EVALUATION

    BOOK A TECHNICAL CONSULTATION

    Discuss data monitoring, third-party integration, and cutter/feeder coordination directly with a Bonnot process engineer.

    SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION
  • READY TO INTEGRATE

    DISCUSS YOUR INTEGRATION

    Tell us about your extruder and process requirements. We'll recommend the right control package.

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