FE E D AND B IOFU E L

EXPANSION CONTROL
SYSTE M
T YPE ECS

The unique expansion control system s­ triking tool to improve the product’s The patented ECS expansion control
for accurate control of expan­sion/ functional properties and enable ­system is the only reliable system for
density of the extruded product. you to make significant savings in accurate control of expansion in any
ANDRITZ can provide you with a the production process. extruded product.
ECS FE ATURES
Dimensions for EX0621/EX1021
• Increased capacity by 15–50%

0
40
• Full control of product density

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• Less demands on raw material
quality
• Parameters inhibiting expansion

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are not ­required

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• Minimized use of liquid additives

1046

350
• Accurate bulk density control

114 250
FUNCTION
ECS operates by controlling the die
plate exit pressure. The pressure in-
side the knife housing, where water
352 411 200
from the product evaporates, is con-
trolled accurately.

By regulating the pressure in the

1046
­k nife housing, the water boiling
point can be controlled, thus ma-
king expansion and desired product
­densities are easy to adjust.

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The hinged alignment system allows Dimensions in mm
the ECS to be connected up during
production ­within just a few seconds.
The system can be monitored by the 90 180

SCADA where the retention time is 80 160

WATER BOILING POINT C°

70 140

fully adjustable. 60 120

50 100
EXPANSION %

40 80

30 60

20 40

10 20

1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0

PRESSURE bar

TECHNICAL DATA
Extruder knife

Motor power 5.5 kW 7.5 HP

Rotary valve

Motor power 2.2 kW 3.0 HP

Compressed air 500–1,000 NL/min

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