The LabStar lab system offers a high degree of process flexibility and is at the same time markedly easy to operate. Due to its modular design, the system can be quickly adapted for different tasks.
Due to its low material consumption of only 8 kg/h, the profile production system is suited above all for research tasks and compound developments, since it can be used to manufacture test bodies and sealing profiles with a diameter less than 1 cm². Rubber compounds for the extrusion process and for various profile characteristics can be optimized in further practical trials using the profiles.
The machine is built around a GE 25 x 18D rubber extruder for continuous material forming, and is equipped with a mobile control panel for operating the system. The subsequent pre-vulcanization of the profile is carried out by a shock module with short-wave infrared emitters.
The compact combination of microwave and hot-air channels is based on production system technology and scores points due to an effective hot air channeling system which conducts the energy to the product in the most efficient way. The easy-opening covers make it possible to position the product easily during start-up and to clean the process chamber quickly.
Special emphasis was also given to the machine's operating concept. A control panel and touchscreen on the vulcanization unit enable easy operation and excellent visuals. Operating the unit on site means that each setting can be checked visually at the same time.