Polymers

Polymer Processing & High-Performance Compounding

Processing modern polymers requires extrusion systems capable of delivering high mixing efficiency, precise thermal control and industrial-scale productivity.

Advanced polymer formulations increasingly involve:

• high filler and additive loadings

• complex rheological behavior

• tight thermal windows

• demanding mechanical and functional targets

Under these conditions, standard extrusion solutions often reach their mechanical and thermal limits.

ICMA solution

ICMA designs and manufactures high-torque co-rotating twin-screw extruders engineered for demanding polymer processing and compounding applications.

High-torque transmission systems allow ICMA extruders to:

• operate at elevated specific energy input

• process highly filled and viscous formulations

• ensure intensive dispersive and distributive mixing

• maintain stable output even under heavy mechanical load

At the same time, ICMA extrusion lines integrate state-of-the-art temperature control systems, ensuring:

• precise thermal profiling along the barrel

• reduced risk of polymer degradation

• excellent melt homogeneity

• consistent process stability

Large-size extrusion for industrial production

Beyond performance, ICMA develops large-scale twin-screw extruders designed for:

• high throughput production

• continuous and stable operation

• demanding industrial duty cycles

These systems enable:

• scaling from pilot to full industrial capacity

• reliable processing of complex polymer formulations

• consistent quality at high output rates

Typical applications

• Polyolefins (PE, PP)

• Engineering polymers

• Highly filled compounds

• Masterbatches

• Functional and specialty polymer blends

Why ICMA

ICMA combines:

• high-torque mechanical design

• advanced thermal management

• large-scale extrusion capability

• deep process engineering expertise

Each extrusion system is developed to match:

• material characteristics

• formulation complexity

• production targets

The result is a robust, high-performance polymer processing solution capable of meeting the most demanding industrial requirements.

details: 

Filled compounds with mineral, metallic, organic, and fiber fillers 

Masterbatches and masterbatch additives

Polymeric alloys

Engineering compounds

Flame retardant resins, including halogen-free (HFFR)

TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane)

WPC (Wood Plastic Compounds)

Cross-linkable Polyethylene - - XLPE

Compounds for Hot Melt adhesive resins

Polymerization/extrusion of TPE

PVC, soft or rigid / high-filled, and medical grades (also without pre-blending operations)

Direct extrusion