This is how an expensive breakdown began

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Last modified: 3 November 2026
Damaged extrusion parts
Damaged extrusion parts | Photo: SPS | Solids Process Solutions

Every screw element in your extruder looks good when it’s new. But often, it’s only after it’s been running for a while that you can assess whether the materials, tolerances, and finish truly meet the requirements.

That’s why it’s not just a matter of whether a screw element fits. It’s also about whether it actually delivers the performance your extrusion process needs.

If the answer is “no,” what seemed like a good price quickly turns into costly downtime: damaged wear liners, broken shafts, or weeks without production. And even when the extruder is up and running again, such an experience often leaves you with an uneasy feeling: will it last this time?

The job of SPS | Solids Process Solutions and our partner Extruder Experts is to keep risks out of the extruder. This starts with high-quality materials selected specifically for each application by the experts at Extruder Experts. No “off-the-shelf” solutions. No “lottery” when it comes to materials. Only quality you can rely on.

Because when you restart the extruder, there should be only one thing that gets you excited: your product. Not the spare part.

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