Vacuum Plodder in India

Vacuum Plodder

Plodders are widely used in the manufacture of soaps, detergents, mosquito coils etc.
The plodders are made in different configurations viz.

The Worms are made of SS / MS / EN 8 constructions either casted or solidly fabricated
Pitch distances are variable and reducing fashion to produce compact soap bars
The Clearance between the worm and barrel will be 1-2 mm on all sides
The plodder is provided with jackets for cooling water circulation
Spider plates are provided with PTFE supports to ensure worms rest at centre
The end bearings are designed with adequate sturdiness for longer running life
Twin Worm plodders are provided with left and right gear drives through external or inbuilt mono-block gear boxes
Seamless or ERW pipes are used for barrel construction
End seals are fitted with glands for vacuum sealing
Vacuum chamber is made of SS 304 with toughened view glasses
The conical mouth is fitted with different output options
Heater is provided at the front edge of the conical mouth for better extrusion and bar finish
Easy removal system for extrusion dies
Water ring vacuum pump is provided as optional accessory

Single Worm Duplex Vacuum Plodder Produces Compactly Finishes Soap Bar
Top Stage Known As Preplodder Extrudes the Soap As Noodles/pellets
Noodle From the Preplodder Is Passed to the Vacuum Chamber
Soap in the Vacuum Chamber Is Plodded Out As Compact Bar
Product Contact Parts Are Made of SS 304
Top Plodder Is Driven by one Motor and Gear Box Bottom Plodder with another Motor
The Barrels of the Plodder Are Jacketed for Chilled Water Circulation
End Cone with Taper Mouth Is Fitted with Heating Jacket for Smooth Plodding
Vacuum Chamber Is Fitted with Wing Nuts for Easy Open/close and View Glasses
Heavy Duty Thrust Bearings Are Provided for the Worms to Withstand Extruding Load

Twin Worm Duplex Vacuum Plodder Refines the Soap Mixture to Smooth Bars
Duplex Plodder Comprise of Pre Plodder and Final Plodders Driven Individually
The Mixture Is Extruded by Twin Screws in Pre plodder Orifices of Noodle Plate
Rotary SS Shredders on Worms Cut Equal Lengths Noodles & Pass to Vacc.Chamber
Vacuum Chamber Connects the Pre Plodder and Final Plodder with Openable Lid
Final Plodder Compacts the Soaps to A Fine Finished Bar by Its Conical Jacket Mouth
Twin Cylindrical Barrel Made of SS 304/ MS and Precision Machined Inners
Barrel Is Constructed with Thick Back Flanges to Match to the Twin Output Gearbox
The Barrel Is Jacketed and Pressure Tested for Chilled Water Circulation
Twin Screws Are of 300 mm Dia Each with Left and Right Flutes with Reduction Pitch
Screws Are Solidly Casted SS 304, X Ray Tested with Flights for Positive Extrusion
The Worm Shaft Is Supported at the End Through Heavy Duty Thrust Bearing Housing
One Motor at the Top Stage and another Motor at the Bottom Stage
Double extrusion mouth with Heating system

The Single Worm Simplex Plodder Is Used for Bar Extrusion Or Noodling
Simplex Plodder Refines the Mixed Mass Through Noodle Plate of Specified Diameter
Driven by Crompton/Kirloskar Motor Through Suitable Gear Box
Elecon/ Radicon/Santhi Make Gear Box Is Used for Speed Reduction
Product Contact Parts Are Made of SS 304 / MS. Barrel Is Made of SS / MS Pipe
Worms with Reduction Pitch Are SS 304 Casted and Tested
Option of Cone with Heater Arrangement Or Noodle Plate Is Provided
Worm Is Supported at the Barrel Center Through Teflon Bush Pins
The Barrel Is Jacketed for Chilled / Cooled Water Circulation
Basic Frame Is Made of Sturdy MS Base and Covered Suitably
The Worms Are Easily Removable and Refittable by the Triple Teeth Coupling
End Thrust Bearing of Heavy Duty in Nature Provides Longer

Twin worm simplex plodder / Pelletizer takes up refines the material from mixer
The mixture is extruded by twin screws through the fine orifices of noodle plate
Twin cylindrical barrel made of highthick SS 304/ MS and precision machined inners
Barrel is constructed with thick back flanges to match to the twin output gearbox
The barrel is jacketed and pressure tested for chilled water circulation
Twin screws left and right flutes are designed with reduction pitch
Screws are solidly casted SS 304, X ray tested with flights for positive extrusion
Spider plates support the screws with SS pin and Teflon bush supports
The worm shaft is supported at the end through heavy duty thrust bearing housing
Main motor : Crompton / Kirloskar make 1440 rpm 3 phase
Helical Gear box-Radicon/Santhi/Elecon fitted with sturdy double output gear box
Rotary SS shredders fitted on worms cut equal lengths of noodles