Between the motor and the gearbox, is the torque-limiting coupling. This coupling disconnects the gearbox from the motor instantaneously when the torque demanded by the system exceeds a certain value. This value can be set between a range of values, and the range decides the specification of the torque limiter.

The gearbox is sturdy and heavy-duty. It is designed to withstand the duty called for.

The gearbox is oil-cooled. The oil lubrication system includes cooling of oil through a heat exchanger, filtering and re-circulating the oil. Protection is built into the system to prevent operation under low oil levels, high oil temperature and low flow levels. The special design of the gearbox includes allowances for high axial thrusts called for by the application, as well as the capability of transmitting the required power over the speed range.

STEER offers the Extruder for all compounding applications, such as:

• Polymer Reinforcing or Filling
• Master batches
• Polymer Blends
• De-Volatilizing
• Reactive Processing
• Melting, Homogenizing and palletizing flow bulk density powders
• Other Polymerization, solvent extraction etc.
  

values for end-user. The benefits accrue in terms of high throughput, lower energy costs, client specific feature incorporations, all without any sacrifices in terms of quality or in terms of safety while operating. Fully equipped line with gravimetric input feeders and strand pelletizer, installed at STEER in Bangalore are available for potential clients to try out processing of their material under production conditions. This would help potential clients assess suitability of the machine.