Versatility with a multi-tool

Workers and processes become more efficient when efforts are simplified through a single tool. The model E975 extruder from ETI (shown here) is the perfect example, simultaneously cutting back on your equipment investment—a producer needs only one line instead of multiple ones, or needs fewer ancillary devices—while lowering your carbon footprint because of the reduced specific mechanical energy (SME). The E975 also finds a way to maintain current production of petfood products while adding plant time/equipment for treat production.

standard single screw extruder yet with less horsepower, which means less electrical energy consumption.

Our research comparing processing efficiencies of identical formulations on an Extru-Tech E525 with that of the new E975 revealed a reduction of electrical consumption by up to 18% (based on identical process

Design on a dime

The three main objectives of the E975 design are:

1. Increase pumping capability;

2. Increase control of the

“cook”;

3. Develop a function of

versatility.

The last objective will help producers maintain current production load with the same machine, creating a much more resourceful, less wasteful production model. Coupled with the high speed and high torque capability of the extruder design, this renders a system with a high level of versatility that reduces use of natural resources.

comparison of a production trial at 4 tons/hr. to a comparably sized machine in a production environment of 16 hrs./day, 340 days/yr.). This in turn will reduce your greenhouse gas emission contribution by more than 200,000 lbs. per annum (Cleaner and Greener, www.

Bottom line

The underlying benefit of this new design is a more efficient extrusion process. Achieving the design’s objectives has rendered an extruder system that performs the same work as the