Compounding & Extrusion Webinars 2024

Choosing the Right Solution: How to Find the Right Machine Size and Type for Your Need

June 18, 2024 at 9 AM (CET) & June 20, 2024 at 4 PM (CET)

Coperion offers a broad range of compounding and extrusion system for every application. Self-evidently, our sales and egineering teams work closely together with you and give recommencations based on your specific needs. Do you still want to understand the differences between our machine types? Then this webinar is perfect for you!

Agenda:

• Background of Coperion and ZSK
• Definition of the process specification
• Options to find the right machine size
  • Basic calculations
  • Recommendations how to find the right machine size and type
• Questions and Answers

Webinar on June 18 
(9-10am CEST and 3-4pm SGT) >> Register here

Webinar on June 20
(4-5pm CEST and 9-10am CT) >> Register here

Screw Elements in Focus: Learn All About the Fundamentals of Extruder Screw Elements from Our Experts

September 17, 2024 at 4 PM (CET) & September 19, 2024 at 9 AM (CET)

Coperion’s ZSK twin screw extruder is highly versatile and can be used for all kinds of applications. The modular process section consists of different process zones which are created alternately as required for conveying, plasticizing, mixing and shearing, homogenizing, devolatilizing and pressure build-up. In this webinar you will not only learn about the different types of screw element designs but also understand their function and effect in the extrusion process. 

Webinar on September 17
(4-5pm CEST and 9-10am CT) >> Register here

Webinar on September 19
(9-10am CEST and 3-4pm SGT) >> Register here

Scale-up without Growing Pains: Tips from Our Process Engineers

October 8, 2024 at 9 AM (CET) & October 10, 2024 at 4 PM (CET)

Are you using a laboratory extruder and would like to transfer your knowledge to production scale? In this case, a reliable scale-up to bigger machine sizes is crucial in order to ensure reproducibility of the process and a constant product quality! Join this webinar to understand how our diameter ratio Do/Di influences the free volume of the twin screws in the process section and what you need to know before scaling up your production.

Webinar on October 8
(9-10am CEST and 3-4pm SGT) >> Register here

Webinar on October 10
(4-5pm CEST and 9-10am CT) >> Register here

Don’t Panic! Expert Tips on How to Overcome Process Limitations in Your Compounding Line

November 12, 2024 at 9 AM & November 14, 2024 at 4 PM (CET)

When operating your extrusion system, you want to achieve the highest possible product quality at a maximum throughput rate. Join our free webinar to learn all about the limiting factors in terms of capacity and gain valuable tips on how to increase your twin screw extruder’s performance from our experienced process engineer. 

Preliminary Agenda

• Background of Coperion and ZSK
• Factors that limit capacity
• Options to overcome limitations
  • Feed intake
  • Melting
  • Mixing
  • Degassing
• Questions and answers

Webinar on November 12
(9-10am CEST and 3-4pm SGT) >> Register here

Webinar on November 14
(4-5pm CEST and 9-10am CT) >> Register here

Small but Powerful: How to Find the Right Lab Extruder for Your Purpose

December 3, 2024 at 9 AM & 4 PM (CET) 

Lab extruders are a crucial element of recipe testing and therefore the foundation of every production. Coperion’s ZSK 18 MEGAlab Extruder has recently been upgraded and comes with a number of new design features for greater flexibility and safety in handling. In this webinar, you will learn all about our lab extruder series and the differences between various machine types. Ultimately, our experts will give advice on how to find the right machine for your purpose and requirements. 

Webinar at 9-10am CEST and 3-4pm SGT >> Register here

Webinar at 4-5pm CEST and 9-10am CT  >> Register here