In some cases, it can be more time efficient and cost effective to repair parts of a mixer, extruder, or spheronizer. The part(s) in need of repair can be sent to LCI for evaluation. Based on our extensive experience with pug mixers, kneaders, extruders and spheronizers, LCI can rebuild major or critical components, such as kneader shafts, extrusion blades, extrusion screws, extrusion cases, spheronizer bowls, etc., and restore them to original design specifications.
LCI services our customers with around-the-clock parts support. We can provide standard wear items for LCI's (formerly Luwa) Fuji Paudal Mixers, Extruders, and Spheronizers (Marumerizers):
When it comes to extruders, the most important and difficult components to refurbish are the extrusion blades or flights. These components are machined to close tolerances in order to maintain the necessary extrusion gap that is critical in low pressure, wet extrusion. A large extrusion gap can result in product degradation, low throughput, and possible heat generation. LCI can determine if the extrusion blades are in need of repair or replacement.
In certain industries, years of operation with abrasive products coupled with the surrounding process environments result in significant internal and external machine wear. As part of its commitment to service, LCI offers complete refurbishing services. This service could include critical component replacement, shaft rotation, new bearings, seals, gaskets, fluid change, frame sandblasting and repainting.
LCI will perform an extensive inspection of the machine and provide a firm price, with a description of all work and parts, prior to beginning restoration services. Having a machine restored to factory specifications can result in increased capacity, lower maintenance, and lower energy costs.
