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Industrial extruder machine with various cylindrical and rectangular metal components, labeled “BONNOT,” on a wheeled base. The device features a large motor, feed hopper, and several interconnected sections, making it compatible for integration with a Horizontal Bale Feeder for efficient material processing.

Horizontal Bale Feeders

Designed to Process Full Rubber Bales for Pelletizing or Compounding

BONNOT DEVELOPED THE HORIZONTAL BALE FEEDER TO INGEST HIGH VISCOSITY RUBBERS, INCLUDING FULL BALES, AND PROCESS THEM INTO PELLETS OR DIRECTLY FEED A COMPOUNDING EXTRUDER.

The Bonnot exclusive dual drive system effectively ingests the rubber and delivers a controlled output. The Horizontal can limit the output variation to +/- 5%. If your formula requires less variation, the unit can be configured with a gear pump to achieve an output variation of +/- 1%. The Horizontal design is available in a variety of sizes depending on your need. The latest generation of the Horizontal incorporates a pressure sensitive screw geometry to allow speed control utilizing a pressure feedback loop. The design has also been enhanced with more maintenance friendly features such as the modular crossover.

Extruder Drawing

Extruder Design Features

1Large Diameter Feed Screw, Packer & Rake

2Five Jacketed Zones for Temperature Control

3Pressure Sensitive Screw Design

4Pressure Feedback Loop

5High Torque Gear Motor

6Dual Drive High Torque Gear Motor

Specifications

Extruder Standard Specifications

RF 2 Series

Industrial extruder machine with metal frame, electric motor, and attached components; labeled “Bonnot” on the base; mounted on four caster wheels for mobility. Designed to integrate seamlessly with a Horizontal Bale Feeder, this machine enhances efficiency and material handling in industrial settings.
Output
50-200 lbs/hour
Layout L x H x W
51” x 64” x 54”
Hopper Opening
9" x 8.5"
Motor Power
3 HP / 3 HP

What output variation can I expect from a Horizontal Bale Feeder?

The Bonnot Horizontal Bale Feeder’s dual-drive system limits standard output variation to +/-5%. For applications requiring tighter control, the unit can be configured with a gear pump to achieve output variation of +/-1%.

Ingesting a Full Bale

In this video you can see the Bonnot Horizontal Bale Feeder ingesting a full bale of rubber.

Bale Feeder with Gear Pump

This design enables full bale feeding with highly metered low output using a gear pump.

Industrial extruder machine with metallic frame, electric motor, and labeled “BONNOT” at the base; the machine is grey and yellow with various components, including a horizontal bale feeder, used for material processing or manufacturing applications.

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FREE FEASIBILITY TESTING

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The Bonnot test facility offers free feasibility trials for the RF series — different drive configurations, output ranges, and full material testing.

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