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Datasheet Welex HS 3.0 40D SV
Last availability date 16/03/2026

Automatic description (AI-Generated)

The Welex HS 3.0 40D SV is a single-screw plastic extrusion machine manufactured in 2009, designed for high-speed, continuous processing of thermoplastic materials. It features a 3-inch diameter screw with a 40:1 length-to-diameter (L/D) ratio, offering enhanced mixing, higher output, and improved melt homogeneity. This model is vented and plugged, suitable for efficient devolatilization during extrusion.

The extruder is equipped with an electric heated and air-cooled barrel system, ensuring precise temperature control across multiple zones. It includes a 57-inch barrel centerline and an oversized water-cooled feed throat measuring 3 inches by 9 inches. The machine is directly driven by a 412 kW ABB AC motor paired with an ABB Variable Frequency Drive, capable of 680 amps at 480 volts, 3-phase, 60 Hz power input. The motor delivers 412 kW (approximately 550 horsepower) for robust performance.

Control is managed via a touchscreen operator panel, allowing for precise adjustments to process parameters. The maximum screw speed reaches up to 1520 RPM.

Visible components include a large conical hopper for raw material feeding, multiple heating zones along the barrel, and a cooling fan mounted on the motor cover to assist thermal management. The electrical control panel is open in the images, showing organized wiring with tagged cables, circuit breakers, contactors, and relays, indicating a well-maintained electrical system. Some oil or grease stains are noted on the base platform, which is typical for used industrial equipment.

This extruder is suitable for producing plastic sheets, profiles, and compounds from various thermoplastics, offering reliable and consistent operation for demanding industrial applications.

The following description has been generated using artificial intelligence based on the product information available. It is provided for guidance only and may not reflect all specifications or conditions. Please contact us if you need precise or confirmed details.

Seller's description

Specifications:


Serial #8454
Model HS 3.0 40D SV
Used 3" Welex 40/1 L/D
Extruder diameter- 3″
L/D ratio 40/1
Type: Vented/Plugged,
high speed, single screw
extruder
Year of manufacture:
New 5/2009.
Has electric heated and air cooled barrel
57" barrel center line
Height 3" x 9" oversized water cooled feed throat
Direct driven by a 412
KW ABB AC motor with ABB Variable Frequency
Drive 680 amp 480 volt input.
480 volt/3 phase/60 Hz
(VFD 680 amp)
Motor- A.C.- 412 Kw/550
horse power (direct drive)
Touch screen operator control.
Maximum 1520 Screw Speed
Condition: Excellent


Description:
The Welex Model HS 3.0 40D SV is a high-performance, single-screw plastic extrusion machine designed for continuous processing of thermoplastic materials. Known for their rugged construction and precision control, Welex extruders are widely used in applications such as sheet extrusion, profile extrusion, and compounding.

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✅ What It Does

This extruder:

• Melts and homogenizes plastic resins (pellets, granules, or powders)

• Pressurizes and conveys molten polymer through a die

• Forms continuous plastic products like sheets, films, or profiles

It’s ideal for operations that require high-output, precision melt control, and consistent quality over long runs.

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⚙️ Key Specifications & Features

Specification Detail

Model HS 3.0 40D SV

Screw Diameter 3″

L/D Ratio 40:1 (Long barrel for better mixing and output)

Drive Type AC or DC motor drive (varies by version, typically 50–100 HP)

Barrel Heating Zones Typically 5–7 zones with PID control

Cooling System Air or water-cooled barrel zones

Output Capacity ~300–600 lbs/hr (varies by resin and configuration)

Material Types PP, PS, ABS, PET, PVC, PE, and other thermoplastics

Feed Type Gravity feed (hopper-fed), with optional vacuum loader

Control System Standalone operator panel with temperature & motor controls

Die Compatibility Designed to connect to sheet dies, profile dies, etc.

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💡 Capabilities

• High L/D Ratio (40:1):

Excellent for:

o Superior mixing

o Higher output

o Better melt homogeneity

o Efficient devolatilization (if vented)

• 3″ Diameter Screw:

A versatile size suitable for:

o Sheet extrusion (e.g., thermoforming sheet)

o Profile extrusion

o Lab or pilot-scale compounding

• Robust Gearbox & Bearings:

Allows long production runs under high torque loads.

• Flexible Temperature Control:

Multi-zone barrel heating ensures precise melt temperature regulation for a wide range of materials.

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🔧 Applications

• Plastic sheet extrusion (for thermoforming, packaging)

• Profile extrusion (window frames, tubes, trims)

• Masterbatch or compound production

• Custom extrusion lines (when paired with downstream equipment like screen changers, dies, chill rolls)

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📌 Summary Description

The Welex HS 3.0 40D SV is a 3″ single-screw plastic extruder engineered for high-output, high-precision extrusion applications. With a long 40:1 L/D screw, robust drive system, and multi-zone barrel heating, it's capable of processing a wide range of thermoplastic resins into continuous forms such as sheets, profiles, and compounds. Built for reliability and consistency, this extruder is ideal for demanding industrial operations.

Please note that this description may have been translated automatically. Contact us for further information. The information of this classified ad are only indicative. We recommend to check the details with the seller before a purchase


Client type Factory – small or medium company
Active since 2025
Offers online 17
Last activity Feb. 25, 2026

Seller's description

Specifications:


Serial #8454
Model HS 3.0 40D SV
Used 3" Welex 40/1 L/D
Extruder diameter- 3″
L/D ratio 40/1
Type: Vented/Plugged,
high speed, single screw
extruder
Year of manufacture:
New 5/2009.
Has electric heated and air cooled barrel
57" barrel center line
Height 3" x 9" oversized water cooled feed throat
Direct driven by a 412
KW ABB AC motor with ABB Variable Frequency
Drive 680 amp 480 volt input.
480 volt/3 phase/60 Hz
(VFD 680 amp)
Motor- A.C.- 412 Kw/550
horse power (direct drive)
Touch screen operator control.
Maximum 1520 Screw Speed
Condition: Excellent


Description:
The Welex Model HS 3.0 40D SV is a high-performance, single-screw plastic extrusion machine designed for continuous processing of thermoplastic materials. Known for their rugged construction and precision control, Welex extruders are widely used in applications such as sheet extrusion, profile extrusion, and compounding.

________________________________________

✅ What It Does

This extruder:

• Melts and homogenizes plastic resins (pellets, granules, or powders)

• Pressurizes and conveys molten polymer through a die

• Forms continuous plastic products like sheets, films, or profiles

It’s ideal for operations that require high-output, precision melt control, and consistent quality over long runs.

________________________________________

⚙️ Key Specifications & Features

Specification Detail

Model HS 3.0 40D SV

Screw Diameter 3″

L/D Ratio 40:1 (Long barrel for better mixing and output)

Drive Type AC or DC motor drive (varies by version, typically 50–100 HP)

Barrel Heating Zones Typically 5–7 zones with PID control

Cooling System Air or water-cooled barrel zones

Output Capacity ~300–600 lbs/hr (varies by resin and configuration)

Material Types PP, PS, ABS, PET, PVC, PE, and other thermoplastics

Feed Type Gravity feed (hopper-fed), with optional vacuum loader

Control System Standalone operator panel with temperature & motor controls

Die Compatibility Designed to connect to sheet dies, profile dies, etc.

________________________________________

💡 Capabilities

• High L/D Ratio (40:1):

Excellent for:

o Superior mixing

o Higher output

o Better melt homogeneity

o Efficient devolatilization (if vented)

• 3″ Diameter Screw:

A versatile size suitable for:

o Sheet extrusion (e.g., thermoforming sheet)

o Profile extrusion

o Lab or pilot-scale compounding

• Robust Gearbox & Bearings:

Allows long production runs under high torque loads.

• Flexible Temperature Control:

Multi-zone barrel heating ensures precise melt temperature regulation for a wide range of materials.

________________________________________

🔧 Applications

• Plastic sheet extrusion (for thermoforming, packaging)

• Profile extrusion (window frames, tubes, trims)

• Masterbatch or compound production

• Custom extrusion lines (when paired with downstream equipment like screen changers, dies, chill rolls)

________________________________________

📌 Summary Description

The Welex HS 3.0 40D SV is a 3″ single-screw plastic extruder engineered for high-output, high-precision extrusion applications. With a long 40:1 L/D screw, robust drive system, and multi-zone barrel heating, it's capable of processing a wide range of thermoplastic resins into continuous forms such as sheets, profiles, and compounds. Built for reliability and consistency, this extruder is ideal for demanding industrial operations.

Please note that this description may have been translated automatically. Contact us for further information. The information of this classified ad are only indicative. We recommend to check the details with the seller before a purchase


Specifications

-------------------
worked hours
hours under power
state as-is, where-is
At local norms ---------
status
Datasheet Welex HS 3.0 40D SV
Last availability date 16/03/2026

Automatic description (AI-Generated)

The Welex HS 3.0 40D SV is a single-screw plastic extrusion machine manufactured in 2009, designed for high-speed, continuous processing of thermoplastic materials. It features a 3-inch diameter screw with a 40:1 length-to-diameter (L/D) ratio, offering enhanced mixing, higher output, and improved melt homogeneity. This model is vented and plugged, suitable for efficient devolatilization during extrusion.

The extruder is equipped with an electric heated and air-cooled barrel system, ensuring precise temperature control across multiple zones. It includes a 57-inch barrel centerline and an oversized water-cooled feed throat measuring 3 inches by 9 inches. The machine is directly driven by a 412 kW ABB AC motor paired with an ABB Variable Frequency Drive, capable of 680 amps at 480 volts, 3-phase, 60 Hz power input. The motor delivers 412 kW (approximately 550 horsepower) for robust performance.

Control is managed via a touchscreen operator panel, allowing for precise adjustments to process parameters. The maximum screw speed reaches up to 1520 RPM.

Visible components include a large conical hopper for raw material feeding, multiple heating zones along the barrel, and a cooling fan mounted on the motor cover to assist thermal management. The electrical control panel is open in the images, showing organized wiring with tagged cables, circuit breakers, contactors, and relays, indicating a well-maintained electrical system. Some oil or grease stains are noted on the base platform, which is typical for used industrial equipment.

This extruder is suitable for producing plastic sheets, profiles, and compounds from various thermoplastics, offering reliable and consistent operation for demanding industrial applications.

The following description has been generated using artificial intelligence based on the product information available. It is provided for guidance only and may not reflect all specifications or conditions. Please contact us if you need precise or confirmed details.


About this seller

Client type Factory – small or medium company
Active since 2025
Offers online 17
Last activity Feb. 25, 2026

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