LEAFLET Integrated Operation Assistance System for Twin Screw Extruder TEX “ASSIST MODE” The Japan Steel Works, Ltd. Plastics Machinery Business Division Features ■Anyone can start up the Extruder with optimized condition every time ASSIST MODE controls the extruder and feeders automatically using the operation curve from stop state to the full production condition, maintaining stability. Introduction The integrated operation assistance system “ASSIST MODE” ■Simple Operation Operator can start the production with only a few push is available on twin screw extruder TEX and feeders. ASSIST MODE is designed to suit the operation characteristics of extruder TEX and J-Feeder, and can start up both equipments quickly and safely, maintaining process ■Significantly reduces human error All production condition and ASSIST MODE setting can stability, compared to manual operation. be saved, and loaded. No need to enter production ASSIST MODE will give improvement to your daily operation, and extra boost to your productivity. condition again at production start. ■High Productivity Waste polymer and downtime will be reduced with optimized Concept of ASSIST MODE Extruder Screw Speed rpm operation error. Input Production Condition Test results on Extruder TEX ■ASSIST MODE starting up of the extruder Operation Curve is generated Below shows the example of ASSIST MODE starting up the extruder TEX44 from stop state to the production condition. Note that the motor current increased smoothly, maintaining stability. Operate Operate ASSIST MODE operates the extruder and feeder automatically using the operation curve Feeder　(J series) Exanet5000 ASSIST MODE Gate City Osaki West Tower 1-11-1, Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0032, Japan Stop State Throughput Progress (30 sec) ASSIST MODE operation test results with TEX44 Tokyo Head Office increases maintaining stability Japan Steel Works, Ltd. Motor Current TEX44 Operation Conditon Throughput:250kg/h Screw Speed:550rpm PP Pellet 58%, Talc 40%, Add 2% Europe (Germany) China (Shanghai)