American Kuhne also offers the AKcel (American Kuhne Custom Extruder Line) modular extruders that provide for quick and easy barrel and screw L/D and/or diameter changes-allowing for fast product changes from different size tubing applications. The system also enables processors to perform off-line clean-out of the feed and barrel sections for faster resin change-over. The systems are available in various families of sizes:
Small:0.5’(12.7mm)-1.0’ (25mm)
Medium:1.25’(32mm)-2.5’ (50mm)
Large:2.5’ (63.5mm)-and larger.