Extruder Gearboxes
PEX Series
Kratos Controls Inc provide solutions with PEX series extruder systems with high axial and radial forces thanks to their rigid, strong case and wide reduction ratios.
- PEX series are designed for extruders with single and twin screws
- They are available in 12 different case sizes with 2 or 3 stages
- 8-30 reduction ratio in 2 stages
- 10-50 reduction ratio in 3 stages
- Since input and output shafts are long, electric motor and drum can be easily mounted
- Cases are manufactured from cast iron (GGG 50-60)
- Gears are made of cast and 21NiCrMo2 case-hardening steel
- E series “294” bearings are used for axial load of extruder screw
- High-quality bearing and sealing components are used
- Special requests of the customers may be considered
- Input power from 7.5- 300 kW (10- 400 HP)
- Output torque of up to 160 kNm (1.4 m in-lbs)