Live Bottom Extruders

Process Entire Batches of Butyl, Sealants and other Mastics

Bonnot developed the Live Bottom Feeder Extruder to efficiently process entire loads of material from the mixer, eliminating the need and cost of pre-sizing batches.

Dual drives enable independent control over feeding and extrusion. Feed beds are customized to match your batch size. The Live Bottom Feeder Extruder is configured with multiple temperature zones, including screws to enhance process control. Optional hydraulic batch loading feature optional. Right or left-hand configurations to match your facility layout.

Extruder Design Features

1Large Diameter Feed Screws

2Rotary Union for Screw Temperature Control

3Hydraulic Batch Loading System

4(2) Jacketed Barrels for Temperature Control

5High Torque Feeder Motor

6High Torque Extrusion Motor

Available in a range of sizes

RS 6 Series LB

Output
1,000 - 2,500 lbs/hour
Approximate Layout (L x H x W inches)
124” x 105” x 108”
Hopper Opening
48” x 36-1/4”
Motor Power
25 HP / 75 HP

(2) 8" Live Bottom Extruders

These extruders are complete systems with batch loaders. They are in operation processing sealants in a facility in the US.

Live Bottom Extruder Processing Sealants

In this video you can see how the live bottom extruder is able to ingest a batch of material and feed in a controlled fashion.

A Video Walkaround

In this video you can see a video walk around of a complete live bottom system.

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The Bonnot Company is pleased to offer FREE feasibility testing in our test facility. Come and take advantage of our comprehensive catalog of test equipment; different extruder designs, screw geometries, forming dies, temperature control options, mixers and material testing equipment.

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