Specification 24Q0023.pdf

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Bench Top Extruder Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
12505B24Q0023
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Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Midwest Area

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This specification document outlines requirements for a bench-top extruder to be procured by the United States Department of Agriculture National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research. The extruder must be capable of discontinuous batch extrusions with a bench-top size of 90 inches by 60 inches by 60 inches or less. It must include a chiller unit, liquid feeding system, variable speed screw, seven heated zones, the ability to output between 30 grams to 1 kilogram per hour, and have a one year warranty. Delivery of the extruder is required no later than 120 days after receipt of a purchase order to the specified address in Peoria, Illinois.

The related federal contract opportunity posting provides additional details including the solicitation number, product name, opportunity type as a pre-solicitation notice, and the procuring agency as the Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Midwest Area.

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SPECIFICATION DOCUMENT

Bench Top Extruder

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Center for Agricultural

Utilization Research in Peoria IL. has requirement for a bench-top extruder. Contractor is to deliver a bench-top extruder capable of performing small scale discontinuous batch extrusions. The unit should contain the following features:

• Bench-top extruder

• Chiller Unit

• Liquid feeding system

• Feeder screw

• Screw flexibility kit

• High volume feed screw kit

• Volumetric screw feeder

• Top barrel

• Power cord(s)

• Warranty

2.0 Background. This instrument will be used to evaluate polymer blends, additives, and reactive extrusion conditions. Many plastic products on the market are processed by extrusion. An extruder would allow for screening of processing conditions and early-stage prototyping of plastic parts.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements

• Bench-top size: 90 in x 60 in x 60 in (L x W x H) or less.

• Process: discontinuous batch extrusion

• Screws: co-rotating twin screw

• Screw design: segmented screws

• Barrel length: 40:1

• Heated Zones: 7 minimum

• Sample output: minimum output of 30 grams per hour or less, maximum output up to 1 kilogram per hour or greater

• Feeders: Single screw and liquid feeding system (at least 2 m Feeding tube)

• Feed Ports: 6 or greater

• Power rating: 1 kW drive or greater

• Temperature range: 25 – 300 degrees Celsius or greater.

• Maximum torque: 5 Nm or greater

• Maximum pressure: 80 bar or greater

• Screw speed: 10 to 500 RPM or greater

• Touch screen control

• Installation and setup

• Ability to add additional attachments (pelletizer and blown film) as needed.

• 1 year warranty

4.0 Deliverables / Schedule. Equipment will be delivered to 1815 N University, Peoria, IL 61604. Delivery will be no later than 120 days after purchase order is provided to the vendor.

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