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Bimetallic Sleeve Twin Screw Extruder Barrel for High Load Compounding

Bimetallic sleeve extruder barrels are designed for twin screw extrusion processes that require long-term stability under high load, abrasion, and complex material conditions.
By combining a high-strength steel shell with a high-performance alloy liner, this barrel structure achieves a balanced solution between wear resistance, mechanical strength, and service life.
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What Is a Bimetallic Sleeve Extruder Barrel?

A bimetallic sleeve extruder barrel is a twin screw barrel structure consisting of two functional layers:

  • Outer shell: high-strength alloy steel, providing rigidity and structural support

  • Inner sleeve: wear-resistant alloy material, directly facing the screw and process material

Unlike surface-treated barrels, the alloy sleeve works as a full structural layer, not a thin coating.
This makes bimetallic barrels especially suitable for demanding compounding and granulation applications.

ZHITIAN manufactures bimetallic sleeve barrels based on extensive extrusion field experience and material testing data.

Bimetallic sleeve extruder barrels

Why Choose a Bimetallic Sleeve Barrel Instead of a Nitrided Barrel?

Many customers ask: “Is nitrided steel still enough for modern extrusion?”

In high-output twin screw extruders, materials often contain fillers, fibers, or corrosive additives.
Under these conditions:

  • Nitrided layers may wear through prematurely

  • Wear depth is limited by surface treatment thickness

  • Service life becomes unpredictable

Bimetallic sleeve barrels provide a much thicker functional wear layer, delivering longer and more stable performance under complex working conditions.


Key Advantages of Bimetallic Sleeve Barrels

1. Long-Term Wear Resistance

The alloy sleeve offers superior resistance to abrasive and adhesive wear, significantly extending barrel service life.

2. Structural Stability

The steel outer shell ensures sufficient rigidity, supporting high torque and continuous operation.

3. Stable Dimensional Accuracy

Proper heat treatment and controlled assembly help maintain bore alignment and coaxiality during long-term use.

4. Flexible Material Selection

Different alloy sleeves can be selected based on actual processing requirements, rather than using a single universal solution.


Typical Applications

Bimetallic sleeve twin screw barrels are widely used in:

  • Petrochemical compounding and granulation

  • Engineering plastics processing

  • High filler or reinforced material extrusion

  • Continuous high-load production lines


Technical Specifications (Typical)

Item Description
Barrel Type Split barrel / Closed barrel
Outer Shell Material Alloy steel
Inner Sleeve Material Wear-resistant alloy
Structure Integral bimetallic sleeve
Heat Treatment Quenching & tempering
Customization Available


How to Choose the Right Bimetallic Barrel?

When selecting a bimetallic sleeve barrel, key questions include:

  • What type of materials are being processed?

  • Is abrasion, corrosion, or combined wear the main concern?

  • What is the expected service life and operating load?

ZHITIAN provides material and structure recommendations based on real extrusion conditions rather than generic specifications.


Bimetallic Barrel vs Laser Cladding Barrel: What’s the Difference?

  • Bimetallic sleeve barrels focus on overall structural durability and thick wear layers

  • Laser cladding barrels allow localized reinforcement in high-wear zones

The optimal choice depends on processing materials, wear distribution, and maintenance strategy.


Why ZHITIAN?

ZHITIAN is a professional manufacturer of twin screw extruder barrels, screw elements, and gearboxes.
We do not simply supply components—we focus on material selection, process control, and long-term reliability.

Each bimetallic sleeve barrel is produced with:

  • Strict heat treatment standards

  • Controlled assembly processes

  • Manufacturing experience accumulated from global extrusion applications


FAQ

Which industries are bimetallic barrels suitable for?
They are suitable for plastics, petrochemical, chemical, and high-wear compounding industries.

Can bimetallic barrels be customized?
Yes. ZHITIAN offers customization based on machine size, material type, and operating conditions.

Is a bimetallic barrel always better than nitrided steel?
Not always. For mild conditions, nitrided barrels may be sufficient. For demanding applications, bimetallic barrels offer better long-term value.


Bimetallic sleeve extruder barrels provide a balanced solution between wear resistance, mechanical strength, and long-term dimensional stability in twin screw extrusion.


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