COLOWE's New Factory Is Fully Put Into Operation: Reshaping The Global Cost And Environmental Competitiveness Of Plastic Granulation Through Large-scale Manufacturing And Efficient Extrusion Technology
Introduction
In 2026, the global extrusion machinery market is undergoing a profound transformation from "capacity competition" to "efficiency competition". According to the Global Market Insights report, the global extrusion machinery market has reached $11.3 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to $19.1 billion by 2034, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%. At this critical juncture, the all-new modern chemical plant of Nanjing Kelongwell Chemical Machinery Co., Ltd. has been fully put into operation. This is not only an expansion of physical space, but also a deep reconstruction of the core manufacturing process of co rotating twin screw extruders - through the integration of large-scale cluster production, precision machining, and green intelligent manufacturing technology, COLOWE is committed to helping global pellet manufacturers solve the two core pain points of "high energy consumption per ton" and "insufficient melt consistency", helping customers seize market opportunities in 2026 when environmental regulations are becoming increasingly strict and new materials are constantly emerging.
1. Industry background: The "triple door" of plastic extrusion in 2026
In the global trend of pursuing "carbon neutrality" and "high cost-effectiveness", both beginners who are new to plastic granulation and experienced manufacturers seeking breakthroughs are facing the same challenges:
1.1 Cost Pressure: The Game between Energy Consumption and Efficiency
Traditional plastic extrusion equipment can handle conventional materials such as PP and PE, but when dealing with high filling, heat sensitive, or engineering plastics, the low plasticization efficiency often leads to a surge in energy consumption per unit output. Data shows that the single ton electricity consumption of old equipment is often more than 30% higher than that of the new generation of high-efficiency extruders.
1.2 Competition Upgrade: The Leap from "Particles" to "High Value"
The requirements for particles in downstream applications (automotive, medical, high-end packaging) have shifted from "usable" to "easy to use and stable". Especially for manufacturers attempting to produce new materials for engineering plastics or biobased materials, they must rely on high torque, high-precision co rotating twin screw extruders to achieve uniform dispersion of additives and high purity of the melt.
1.3 Green Barrier: Carbon Footprint Becomes Hard Currency
Since 2025, the European Union and North American markets have put forward higher requirements for the carbon footprint tracing of imported plastic particles. Particles with low odor, low VOC (volatile organic compounds) and traceable source have become standard for export-oriented enterprises.
2. Core viewpoint: Kelongwell new factory - using "scale dividend" to solve the paradox of "quality and cost"
In the face of the above challenges, Nanjing Kelongwell Chemical Machinery Co., Ltd. has provided a straightforward solution: through large-scale and clustered production in a new factory, the plastic extruder configuration advantages that were originally only possessed by giants will be shared by every granulation manufacturer who pursues the ultimate.
The completion of the new factory marks COLOWE's leap from a simple equipment manufacturer to a "complete extrusion process solution platform". We not only provide equipment, but also reshape the cost competitiveness of your granulation unit through the following three core advantages.
3. Analysis of the three core advantages of the new COLOWE factory
3.1 Capacity Leap: From "Single Machine Trial Production" to "Cluster Industrial Mass Production"
In the field of twin screw extruders, the ability to achieve "stable large-scale production" is the gold standard for testing the maturity of equipment. The new COLOWE factory has introduced multiple high torque, high-speed co rotating twin screw extruder assembly lines, achieving geometric growth in production capacity.
·Data support: According to industry whitepapers, the torque level of modern twin screw extruders has increased by nearly 40% compared to ten years ago, directly leading to higher filling factors and output. The standard model mass-produced by the new Cologne factory can increase the stability of single machine output by 25% when processing LDPE or HDPE, ensuring that your granulation line can operate continuously and stably 7x24 hours, truly achieving "industrial mass production" rather than "laboratory trial production".
·Customer value: Large scale manufacturing reduces the R&D and manufacturing costs of a single set of equipment, and COLOWE directly feeds back this "scale dividend" in equipment pricing and delivery time. You no longer need to worry about production capacity bottlenecks, shorter delivery cycles mean you can respond to overseas orders faster.
3.2 Deep cultivation of technology: dual breakthroughs in "energy saving" and "precision" of efficient extruders
For customers who pursue environmental protection and high cost-effectiveness, precise control of equipment is crucial.
·Energy saving 30% confidence: Drawing on cutting-edge simulation technology, the high-efficiency extruder produced at the new COLOWE factory has been deeply optimized in terms of screw configuration and aspect ratio design. By simulating the flow plasticization mechanism of materials in an "∞" shape inside the barrel, not only does it prolong the residence time of materials to ensure sufficient blending, but it also significantly reduces energy loss caused by ineffective friction heating. Actual test data shows that when processing calcium filled masterbatch or recycled materials, the unit energy consumption of the Kelongwell plastic extruder is significantly better than the industry average.
·Ultimate exhaust and mixing: granulation is most afraid of particles containing pores or crystal points. The COLOWE plastic extruder adopts a multi-stage vacuum exhaust design, which can effectively remove moisture, monomer residues, and low molecular weight substances from recycled materials. This technology is particularly crucial for manufacturers who wish to upgrade from ordinary fillers to high-end film materials or injection molded plastics, ensuring that the final particle density and flowability meet the needs of high-end customers.
3.3 Environmental Protection First: Helping Your Particles Pass the 'Green' Pass
In the global market of 2026, carbon footprint is the hard currency. The new COLOWE factory fully implements the concept of green manufacturing. Every co rotating twin screw extruder we produce is helping downstream granulation plants build environmental competitiveness.
·Low carbon manufacturing: Our equipment, with its efficient drive and transmission systems, can reduce electricity consumption while producing the same amount of output, which directly lowers your carbon emissions per ton of plastic particles.
·Adapting to diverse raw materials: Whether it is processing PCR consumer recycled materials, or trying biodegradable materials such as PLA and PBAT, the COLOWE equipment can be easily controlled with its modular screw combination. This provides powerful equipment support for you to utilize low-cost waste plastics or try high-value new material modification.
4. Key Questions and Answers
To help you, especially customers who are new to or in the process of technological transformation, better understand how COLOWE empowers your production, we provide answers to high-frequency questions:
Q1: I have just entered the granulation industry and my technical team is weak. wouldn't it be too complicated to operate a large co rotating twin screw extruder like COLOWE?
A: On the contrary. The plastic extruder produced by the new COLOWE factory integrates a more intelligent PLC control system. We have pre stored mature process formulas for different materials such as PP, PE, PA, and biobased materials. You only need to select the product type on the touch screen, and the system will automatically adjust the temperature, speed, and feeding ratio. This greatly reduces the reliance on manual experience, allowing even beginners to quickly produce particles of comparable quality to those of experienced craftsmen.
Q2: We have been producing mid to low end recycled materials, and now we want to try making injection grade or blown film grade new materials or engineering plastics, but our existing equipment always has problems. Can COLOWE help us?
A: The core bottleneck in moving from the mid to low end to the high end often lies in the uniformity of equipment mixing and torque. COLOWE's co rotating twin screw extruder is designed for this "upgrade requirement".
·High torque transmission box: ensures that the screw does not get stuck or break when facing high viscosity engineering plastics such as PA6, POM, PC/ABS alloy, and has strong extrusion power.
·Precision gap control: The gap between the screw and the barrel is controlled within 0.02mm. This high-precision combination not only brings high shear dispersion, but also endows the equipment with powerful self-cleaning function. When you switch from black material to white material, the cleaning time is significantly reduced, effectively preventing cross contamination.
Q3: Environmental inspections are becoming increasingly strict. We not only require increased production, but also require particles to have low odor and low VOC characteristics. Can we achieve this?
A: This is precisely the strength of the COLOWE high-efficiency extruder. Through the optimized design of the length to diameter ratio (L/D) and multi-stage exhaust system in the new factory, the material has more sufficient time for harmful gases to precipitate and be evacuated by the vacuum system in the molten state. With the stable application of underwater particle cutting system, the produced plastic particles not only have a rounded appearance, but also have lower internal odor, fully capable of meeting the requirements of automotive interior or food contact grade materials.
5. Conclusion: Choose COLOWE and select the "certainty" of the granulation market in 2026
The horn of starting construction in 2026 has been sounded. Against the backdrop of the continuous upgrading of the extrusion machinery market, Nanjing Kelongwell Chemical Machinery Co., Ltd. cordially invites all granulation manufacturers who pursue environmental protection, high cost-effectiveness, and are eager to break through technological bottlenecks to join hands with new factories and clusters of co rotating twin screw extruders.
We are not lone heroes, but the 'Equipment Department' behind you. Whether you are dealing with common PP and PE, or challenging high value-added engineering plastic new materials, COLOWE's national service network and sufficient spare parts warehouse are the most solid support on your production line.
Contact Kelongwell immediately and use China's intelligent plastic extruder to produce high-quality plastic particles that go global for you!
