When to choose the PLATEX 165
The PLATEX 165 by Takımsan is the most frequently specified model in the PLATEX series. With a 75 kW extruder motor, PR 150 gearbox, and 600–1,100 kg/hr capacity, it covers the throughput band where the majority of industrial rigid PVC compounders, regional masterbatch producers, and WPC profile manufacturers operate.
The machine’s catalogue reference point is approximately 500 kg/hr plasticised PVC compound at approximately 40 kW electrical draw — a figure that positions the PLATEX 165 as the most energy-efficient model in the PR 150 gearbox family at medium-high output. This reference reflects actual test data from Takımsan’s İstanbul facility; energy consumption at other output levels and formulations will differ.
A typical PLATEX 165 customer is a large regional PVC compounder: supplying a window profile extrusion park — 5–8 profile extruder lines, each consuming 80–120 kg/hr rigid PVC compound. A PLATEX 165 running at 600–700 kg/hr across two shifts continuously supplies this park’s compound requirement. An additional profile extruder line does not require a new compounder — the PLATEX 165’s capacity to 1,100 kg/hr provides the necessary margin as line count grows.
The second dominant application is mainstream colour masterbatch production: high-loading titanium dioxide white, carbon black, and general-purpose colour concentrates for PE, PP, and PVC carriers.
Comparing to adjacent models: The PLATEX 155 (450–800 kg/hr, 55 kW) is appropriate if target throughput is consistently below 550 kg/hr. The PLATEX 185 (750–1,500 kg/hr, 90 kW, PR 250 or PR 150) becomes appropriate when output targets exceed 900–1,000 kg/hr on high-viscosity or heavily filled formulations. In the 600–900 kg/hr range on standard PVC and masterbatch formulations, the PLATEX 165 is the correct specification.
Materials and applications
Rigid PVC compounding is the primary application. At 600–1,100 kg/hr, the PLATEX 165 covers the full output range of a medium-to-large window profile or pipe compound producer. CaCO3 loadings of 20–50 phr are standard. For a detailed process guide, see rigid PVC compounding.
Soft PVC for cable insulation, automotive interior, and flooring. At 600 kg/hr on a 50 phr plasticiser soft PVC compound, the planetary roller’s film-forming mechanism ensures complete plasticiser absorption without temperature excursion that would cause fish-eyes in extruded profiles.
PE + CaCO3 at up to 60% filler by weight. The 75 kW extruder motor provides the torque to process heavily filled grades without the cyclic torque peaks that affect single-screw compounders at high filler levels.
WPC (wood-plastic composite): wood flour at 50–65% by weight with PE or PP. Stage 2 vacuum degassing removes moisture from the wood-flour feedstock at production rates, preventing steam voids in the pellet.
Colour masterbatch: high-pigment-loaded concentrates for all standard carrier resins.
Plastic recycling: mixed post-consumer streams with variable moisture and volatile content.
Power consumption economics
The catalogue reference for this model: approximately 500 kg/hr plasticised PVC compound consumes approximately 40 kW from the extruder drive. This is Takımsan’s documented test-condition figure from the İstanbul facility.
For 800 kg/hr on a rigid filled PVC (approximately 25 phr CaCO3), estimated: approximately 50–55 kW main drive, approximately 90–100 kW total including discharge motor, vacuum system, and auxiliaries. This is an estimate; actual consumption depends on formulation viscosity and temperature profile.
Over a 6,000-hour operating year (two shifts, approximately 250 days), at an average assumed throughput of 700 kg/hr:
- PLATEX 165 electrical consumption: approximately 540,000–600,000 kWh
- At €0.10/kWh: approximately €54,000–60,000/year
A comparable co-rotating twin-screw compounder delivering 700 kg/hr on rigid PVC typically requires 70–85 kW main drive. At 6,000 hours, approximately 15–25% higher electrical consumption — approximately €8,000–18,000/year more in energy cost than the PLATEX 165 at the same throughput (estimated).
Why PLATEX 165 over alternatives
vs. European-manufactured planetary roller extruders: European planetary roller extruders in this capacity tier use the same helical planetary roller geometry, the same 45° helix angle, and comparable melt film thickness. The processing outcome is equivalent. Total cost of ownership for PLATEX by Takımsan is typically 30–50% lower (estimated); ISO 9001:2015 certification and CE marking provide equivalent quality documentation. The Formela and Eyigöz academic validation confirms Takımsan as one of two global manufacturers producing planetary roller extruders at both lab and production scale.
vs. counter-rotating twin screw (the PVC compounder standard): For rigid PVC window profile compound, the planetary roller geometry maintains melt temperature 8–15°C lower than a counter-rotating twin screw of equivalent throughput (estimated). This reduces the risk of early PVC colour degradation, a quality criterion for UV-stabilised white window profiles.
vs. single screw with intensive mixing sections: Single-screw compounders without large capital investment cannot achieve equivalent filler dispersion homogeneity above 30 phr CaCO3 loading. The planetary roller’s film-forming mechanism delivers more homogeneous filler distribution at high loading rates than any single-screw geometry.
The full PLATEX system overview compares all eight models side by side. Spare parts are available from Takımsan spare parts inventory.
