Model · Single screw SE
SE-180 Single Screw Extruder
SE-180 single screw extruder: 180 mm, 132–185 kW, 800–1,500 kg/h — the heavy recycling size behind woven-bag bales and high-volume regrind.
SE-180 single screw extruder — workshop photo 1, Kerke workshop, Nanjing
Single screw SE — workshop photo 2, Kerke workshop, Nanjing
Single screw SE — workshop photo 3, Kerke workshop, Nanjing
Single screw SE — workshop photo 4, Kerke workshop, Nanjing
Single screw SE — workshop photo 5, Kerke workshop, Nanjing
Single screw SE — workshop photo 6, Kerke workshop, NanjingWorkshop photos and a running video — shot on our own lines, not stock images.
Parameters
| Model | Screw dia. (mm) | L/D | Motor (kW) | Output (kg/h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE-180 | 180 | 25–33 | 132–185 | 800–1,500 |
Reference output measured on the stated material family; subject to a material trial. Motor and torque values are per machine, not per screw shaft.
Where it fits in the range
Between the SE-150 (500–1,000 kg/h) and the SE-200 (1,000–2,000 kg/h). Its two-stage roles: second stage of the KTE-75B/SE-180 line, discharge for mid/large kneaders, and the large stage of the SE-180 / SE-180 line for heavy film.
What it runs
Duties: woven-bag and heavy-film recycling at 1,000 kg/h class, agricultural film after washing, PVC and cable compound at volume, and kneader discharge for high-viscosity products.
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Configuration options
Every SE model is quoted with the feeding and filtration that its material needs, because a single screw only works as well as what is pushed into it. On a SE-180 line the options that matter: forced feeder for low-bulk-density regrind, hydraulic screen changer (2–4 screens) for contaminated input, L/D 28 or 33, and strand, water ring or hot-face pelletizing. Barrel and screw metallurgy follows the abrasive load of the scrap stream.
FAQ
What feeding does woven-bag scrap need on an SE-180?
A compacting feeder with metal detection and pre-shredding — the screw cannot meter loose bales. Feeding is half the project at this size; the quotation treats it that way.
Is the SE-180 oversized for plain regrind?
If the stream is dense and clean and the forecast is under 800 kg/h, the 150 is the better price. The 180 earns its cost on low-bulk-density input, where feeding — not melting — sets the rate.
What vent configuration suits printed film?
Double vent (atmospheric plus vacuum) at L/D 33 is the standard answer for printing inks and moisture; severely printed material may still justify a wash upstream — we model both costs.
Where these numbers come from
Parameters come from the Kerke parameter table and product master data sheet, cross-checked against commissioning records for the same model and duty. Where a catalogue value and a trial value disagree, the trial value is the one we quote.
Reviewed by the Kerke process team, Nanjing. Page updated 6 November 2026.
Send 25–50 kg — we return pellets, a video and a report with the parameters we used, in 3–7 days.
SE-180 single screw extruder — the short version
Note on SE-180 single screw extruder: what separates one machine from another is torque class, L/D and the wear package matched to your material, not the build standard. Shortlist from the tables, then confirm the choice on a trial with your own powder.
Planning an upgrade this quarter? Send the material and the target output — the configuration comes back within one working day.
Every quotation lists the wear package as a separate line, so its cost is visible from day one.
Questions are answered the same day, in English or Chinese.
Note on SE-180 single screw extruder: the data on this page was last verified on our own test line in Nanjing.
Not sure which SE-180 single screw extruder configuration fits? Describe the material and the pellet shape required — we answer with a recommendation, not a brochure.
A SE-180 single screw extruder from Kerke ships with CE documentation, a test-run record and a recommended spare set.
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