Steer's Focus On "Small" Improvements Sets New Benchmark In High Torque Compounding Applications

STEER becomes the first to offer twin-screw extruder for jute fiber filled polymer compounding application using  OMEGA Extruder Platform
Driven by the quest for innovation and excellence, STEER has designed the Generation Next OMEGA H Class extruder that exhibits enhanced efficiency in High Torque Applications with further reduction in residence time, thus increasing productivity by over 25% compared to conventional extruders. The OMEGA H Class twin-screw extruder is the first of its kind for difficult-to-process material with polymer.
STEER Engineering, headquartered in Bangalore, is a globally acknowledged force in polymer processing machinery.
STEER has been specializing in compounding systems for preparing engineering plastics, color, mineral and additive master batches, wood and natural fiber composite materials, cable compounds and processing solutions for difficult and sensitive polymers / applications that demand the right combination of volume, time for processing and nature of work benefit.  Ingredients with low-bulk density are handled with ease. 
Dr. Babu Padmanabhan, Managing Director, STEER Engineering said, "The OMEGA H Class extruders deliver the highest torque densities to increase productivity (importantly energy efficiency) as well as the quality of the processed material. Sounds tough, but now, it has been done."  
"We have always sought to make great improvements by focusing on the "smallest details" that significantly impact the capability of the equipment," added Dr. Babu Padmanabhan 
Omega H class is all about improvements in critical areas of a co-rotating twin-screw extruder. Increase in volume (25%), increase in torque carrying ability (33%), increase in wear strength (30% with WR5 and over 200% with WR10),  improvement in intake capacity (over 200% with SFV/RFV), improvement in shear uniformity (reduction of peak shear by a third),  improvement in mixing and melting due to enhanced smearing,  stretching and stirring effects and most importantly the  reduction in over all residence time  (to less than 10 seconds from 30 seconds) as well as the tightening of the residence time distribution to a third of the residence time have resulted in a significant capability that has made new applications such as jute filled Polypropylene or Long Fiber Reinforced Thermo Plastics (LFRTP) a reality.
"Omega H Class is a versatile extruder platform powered by proprietary EPZ ( Extruder Processing Zone which is the heart of an extruder ) that provides supreme control over residence time distribution and energy input to manage complex applications," said Dr. Babu Padmanabhan. 
With its in-depth knowledge about material science, metallurgy, kinematics and geometry, STEER offers customized application-based extruder solutions.
ABOUT STEER

STEER was started in 1993 by Dr. Babu Padmanabhan with a clear vision to build useful tools for mankind's progress with a team of vibrant individuals. Today, Steer is an acknowledged global solutions provider for compounding superior quality products catering to Polymer, Pharmaceuticals and Food processing industry.
STEER designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells & services co-rotating twin screw extruders, all its major components including Gear-boxes, key peripherals such as Volumetric / Gravimetric Feeders, Side-Feeders ( Side Stuffers ), Screen Changers and processing section parts such as Elements, Barrels and Shafts for customized application solutions.
The pioneering R&D activities undertaken by Steer in the focussed field of EPZ that can produce high quality compounds at minimum residence time has changed dramatically the industry landscape.    STEER has emerged as a thought leader for developing, delivering and sustaining the latest technology and innovations towards the rapid progress of  related industries.
STEER with a sterength of over 500 personnel has global reach.  The  manufacturing and application centers  are located in India, China, Japan and USA. www.steerworld.com