C04b_Specifications -micro-compounder injection molder 1232SA26Q1104.pdf
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Specifications Summary
This is a Specifications document for equipment procurement by the Sustainable Biofuels and Coproducts Research Unit (SBCP) at the USDA-ARS Eastern Regional Research Center. The solicitation requires one micro-compounder and mini injection moulder unit with an integrated direct attachment transfer system to facilitate material transfer between equipment.
Micro-Compounder Requirements
The micro-compounder must be benchtop-sized with electrical requirements of 208V or 115V (115V preferred). Specifications include a 400W or greater drive motor, screw speed of 1 to 400 rpm or greater, co/counter rotation twin conical screws with torque rating of 5Nm/screw or greater, and maximum temperature capability of 350°C or higher. The unit must include integrated pressure transducers for melt viscosity data, integrated thermocouples, and rheological measurement software capable of viewing, measuring, analyzing, evaluating, and exporting data. Sample size capability must be greater than or equal to 3 cm³ (optimum 7 cm³, maximum 15 cm³), with transfer attachment die for injection moulder, extruder pressure of at least 300 bar, and an inert gas flush system. Installation, testing, calibration, training, and a one-year warranty are included.
Mini Injection Moulder Requirements
The mini injection moulder must be benchtop-sized (50x50x100cm or smaller) capable of small-scale operations of 5 grams or less with electrical requirements of 208V or 110V (110V preferred). Technical specifications include maximum injection pressure or force of 1100 bar or higher, processing section temperature range from ambient to 400°C or higher, mold temperature range from ambient to 250°C or higher, and barrel capability for direct transfer loading from compounder or manual loading using powders or pellets. The unit must include an ASTM D638 Type V tensile bar dogbone mold, integrated control unit for injection mold parameters, installation, testing, calibration, training, and a one-year warranty.
Delivery Details
Delivery is required by October 10, 2025, to USDA-ARS-ERRC, 600 E. Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038. The delivery point of contact is Rick Ashby at rick.ashby@usda.gov, 215-233-6483.
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SPECIFICATIONS
The Sustainable Biofuels and Coproducts Research Unit (SBCP) at the USDA-ARS Eastern Regional Research Center requires a micro-compounder and a mini injection moulder including a direct attachment transfer unit to take the compounded material directly to the injection moulder.
Quantity: 1
Unit Type: Each
Minimum Requirements:
Micro-Compounder
1. Benchtop size
2. Electrical requirements: 208 V or 115 V (115 V preferable)
3. Drive Motor 400W or more of power
4. Screw Speed of 1 to 400 rpm or greater
5. Set of co/counter rotation twin conical screws
6. Torque rating of screws: 5Nm/screw or greater
7. Temperature maximum of greater than or equal to 350 oC
8. Software package for rheological measurements in order to view, measure, analyze, evaluate and export data
9. Integrated pressure transducers for melt viscosity data and rheological measurements
10. Integrated Thermocouple
11. Sample size greater than or equal to 3 cm3 with an optimum amount of 7 cm3, but not to exceed 15 cm3
12. Include transfer attachment die for injection moulder
13. Extruder pressure of at least 300 bar
14. Has an inert gas flush system
15. Installation, testing, and calibration of the equipment is included
16. Training on the use of equipment is included
17. One year warranty
Mini Injection Moulder
1. Benchtop size: 50x50x100cm (LxWxH) or less
2. Capable of small-scale operation (5 grams or less)
3. Electrical requirements: 208 V or 110 V (110 V Preferable)
4. Maximum Injection Pressure or force of 1100 bar or higher
5. Processing section temperature range: ambient to 400 oC (or higher)
6. Mold Temperature range: ambient to 250 oC (or higher)
7. Barrel can be loaded from direct transfer from compounder or manually loaded using powders or pellets
8. Dogbone mold: Mold for an ASTM D638 Type V tensile bar included
9. Integrated control unit for injection mold parameters and settings
10. Installation, Testing, and Calibration of the Equipment
11. Training on Use of the Equipment
12. One Year warranty
2.0 Place of Delivery
USDA-ARS-ERRC
600 E. Mermaid Lane Wyndmoor, PA 19038
3.0 Delivery Schedule
Item QTY Unit Place of Delivery (if multiple locations required)
Delivery Date (Number of days or months after award required)
10/10/2025
4.0 Delivery Point of Contact
Rick Ashby, rick.ashby@usda.gov, 215-233-6483
5.0 Additional Requirements
mailto:rick.ashby@usda.gov
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