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SAP / Superabsorbent polymer

Introduction of Reactors (polymerization purpose)

Product Name

Twin-Shaft Continous Reactor「HB Reactor」

Advantages
  • Change from batch to continous production.
  • Processing at high temperatures and under
    high vacuum.
  • Long residence time due to unique paddle shape.

HB Reactor

HB Reactor Paddles

Introduction of Kneader
(gel grinding, neutralizing purpose)

Product Name

Twin-Shaft Continous Kneader「KRC Kneader」

Advantages
  • Grinding of agglomerated gel materials with
    a short barrel length (L/D ratio).
  • More stable operation and atomization of particles, compared to single-shaft extruder,
    due to the twin-shaft structure and self-cleaning paddles and screws.

KRC Kneader

Inside view of the KRC Kneader