USED BRABENDER DR-2072

Manufacturer Information
Manufacturer: C.W. Brabender Instruments, Inc. Equipment Type: Laboratory Mixer / Extruder Testing System Drive Model: DR-2072
C.W. Brabender is known for laboratory-scale mixing, extrusion, and material-testing equipment used in plastics, polymers, rubber, chemicals, and research and development applications.
Brabender Plasti-Corder systems are designed to support controlled material processing and testing, including the evaluation of mixing behavior, processing characteristics, and formulation performance.
This C.W. Brabender Plasti-Corder Mixer Extruder System includes a Model DR-2072 drive system, 7.5 HP DC motor, R.E.E. measuring head, and Brabender Model 3021-21 recorder.
Description
Available for sale is a used C.W. Brabender Plasti-Corder laboratory mixer extruder system, designed for material research, polymer testing, formulation development, and laboratory-scale plastics processing.
The system features a Brabender Model DR-2072 drive unit powered by a 7.5 HP DC motor, providing the mechanical drive for compatible laboratory mixing or extrusion attachments.
Included is a Brabender measuring head, Type R.E.E., with stated electrical requirements of 230V and 8.5 amps. The measuring head is identified by Serial No. A.A. 850 S.B.
A Brabender Model 3021-21 recorder is also included for recording compatible process measurements during testing and material evaluation.
The main drive system is identified by Serial No. 0174/PE.
This Plasti-Corder system could be suitable for polymer research, plastics formulation development, material characterization, laboratory mixing, extrusion trials, and quality-control testing, depending on the installed attachments and operating condition.
The exact mixing chamber, extrusion barrel, screw, tooling, and measurement capabilities should be verified before purchase.
Specifications

Specification

Details

Manufacturer

C.W. Brabender

Equipment Type

Plasti-Corder Mixer / Extruder System

Condition

Used

Drive System Model

DR-2072

Drive Motor

7.5 HP

Motor Type

DC

Drive Serial Number

0174/PE

Measuring Head Type

R.E.E.

Measuring Head Voltage

230V

Measuring Head Amperage

8.5 A

Measuring Head Serial Number

A.A. 850 S.B.

Recorder Manufacturer

Brabender

Recorder Model

3021-21

Primary Function

Laboratory Material Mixing / Extrusion Testing

Intended Applications

Polymer Processing, Material Testing & R&D

The exact electrical service requirements for the complete system, drive speed range, torque capacity, mixer or extruder attachment configuration, temperature range, and overall dimensions were not provided.
Typical Applications

Polymer research and development

Laboratory plastics processing

Polymer formulation testing

Material characterization

Mixing behavior evaluation

Laboratory extrusion trials

Plastics quality control

Additive evaluation

Compound development

Rubber formulation research

Processing parameter studies

Small-scale material testing

Products This System Could Be Used For

Polyethylene formulations

Polypropylene formulations

PVC compounds

Thermoplastic materials

Polymer blends

Plastic masterbatch formulations

Color concentrates

Polymer additive mixtures

Rubber compounds

Specialty plastic formulations

Experimental polymer compounds

Compatible research and development materials

Actual product suitability depends on the installed mixing or extrusion attachments, temperature controls, material characteristics, motor torque, and available tooling.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the model of this Brabender Plasti-Corder system? The system includes a C.W. Brabender Model DR-2072 drive system, Serial No. 0174/PE.
- What size motor powers the drive system? The DR-2072 is equipped with a 7.5 HP DC motor.
- Does the system include a measuring head? Yes. It includes a Brabender Type R.E.E. measuring head, rated 230V and 8.5 amps, Serial No. A.A. 850 S.B.
- Is a recorder included? Yes. The system includes a Brabender Model 3021-21 recorder for compatible process measurements.
- Can this system be used for both mixing and extrusion? Brabender Plasti-Corder drive systems can support compatible mixing and extrusion attachments. However, the specific chamber, barrel, screw, and tooling supplied with this unit must be verified before confirming either operating configuration.
- Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and logistics? Yes. Aaron Equipment can assist with equipment preparation, loading coordination, domestic and international freight, customs documentation, and logistics planning for this Brabender laboratory processing system.