Buss Operating Principle
Oscillating screw shaft, optimal mixing, extremely short processing length, superior temperature control.
The excellent mixing capabilities of Buss Kneaders can be attributed to the unique operating principle which features simultaneous rotation and axial oscillation of the mixing and kneading screw shaft. The oscillating screw shaft ensures intensive material exchange in an axial direction by multiple splitting, folding and reorientation of the product.
This results in an excellent distributive mixing effect and optimal distribution of the raw materials. Buss Kneader technology is particularly effective when liquid components have to be incorporated or high degree of fillers need to be added.
In addition, the interaction between the characteristic kneading flights of the screw shaft and the stationary kneading pins accounts for the effective mixing. The oscillating screw shaft motion allows for an extremely short processing length.
Features and benefits of Buss Kneader technology
Process Know-How
The Buss Academy is a competence center where Buss compounding expertise is applied and expanded. Our years of knowledge and experience is available to Buss customers through intelligent and sustainable solutions.
Expanding Knowledge
At the Buss Academy, our R&D interdisciplinary engineering teams realize process improvements and product developments, from concept through successful implementation. Our laboratory and pilot plant is equipped with state-of-the-art methods and sophisticated simulation tools for practical testing and verification.
Here, the latest trends and processes for plastics, food, aluminum and other industries are evaluated and developed to market maturity. Buss customers enjoy full support in all phases of implementation.
Transferring Know-How
By providing comprehensive training and advancement courses, the Buss Academy also supports know-how transfer. Seminars and training courses are not only held periodically at our Pratteln headquarters, but also at customer’s locations if required.
By keeping up to date with the latest technology and research, Buss customers benefit from optimal plant efficiency.
Improving Processes
Our Buss Academy technology center not only focuses on process developments, but also conducts research for production line design optimization. From verification of throughput to quality guarantees, a thorough analysis is created and conclusive feedback provided within a very short time.
Supporting Our Customers
The Buss Academy supports customers in meeting new challenges, either in day-to-day production or in special situations, such as changed requirements. This support continues throughout the entire plant life cycle.