ABS/HIPS Sheet Extrusion Line

Name: ABS/HIPS Sheet Extrusion Line
Brand: JWELL
SKU: abs-sheet-extrusion-line

ABS/HIPS Sheet Extrusion Line Overview

ABS/HIPS sheets are widely used in thermoforming industries requiring high impact strength, excellent surface appearance and stable forming performance.

JWELL ABS/HIPS Sheet Extrusion Line is specially developed for large-size thermoforming applications, including refrigerator inner liners, sanitary ware products, automotive components and industrial formed parts.

With advanced extrusion technology, precision forming systems and intelligent automation, JWELL provides complete production solutions from material processing to finished sheet stacking.

Key Features

High Output & Intelligent ABS/HIPS Thermoforming Sheet Production

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High Output Production

Large-scale ABS/HIPS sheet production with stable capacity

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Multi-Layer Co-Extrusion

Supports A/B/A, A/B/C and composite sheet structures

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Optimized Extrusion System

Efficient plasticization and stable melt pressure control

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Precision Sheet Forming

Precision T-die and three-roll calendering for quality sheets

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Intelligent Automation

PLC control system for efficient and reliable operation

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Automatic Downstream System

Trimming, recycling, cutting and stacking automation

JWELL ABS/HIPS Sheet Extrusion Line FAT Test

High-Efficiency Extrusion System

Optimized Extrusion Technology for ABS & HIPS Materials

The extrusion system is specially designed for ABS and HIPS materials, ensuring uniform plasticization, stable melt pressure and efficient material processing.

Key Advantages:

Optimized screw design for stable extrusion
Excellent plasticizing performance
Consistent melt quality for high-quality sheets

Three Core Self-Developed Technologies

Screw and Barrel | T-Die | Roller

JWELL independently develops and manufactures key extrusion components, including screw and barrel systems, precision T-dies and high-performance rollers.

These core technologies ensure stable plasticization, uniform melt distribution and precise sheet forming performance.

Screw and Barrel

Optimized screw structure for efficient plasticization
Stable extrusion pressure
Uniform material melting performance

T-Die

Precision flow channel design
Uniform melt distribution
Excellent sheet surface quality

Roller

High-precision roller manufacturing
Stable cooling and shaping
Excellent sheet flatness

Thickness Automation System

Automatic T-Die & Roller Gap Control

JWELL intelligent thickness control system integrates automatic T-die adjustment, roller gap automation and online thickness measurement.

Key Advantages:

Automatic T-Die

Automatic die lip adjustment
Precise thickness control

Roller Gap Automation

Automatic roller position adjustment
Improved sheet thickness consistency

Online Thickness Gauge

Real-time thickness monitoring
Automatic feedback adjustment

Online thickness measurement signals are fed back to control each die bolt opening, ensuring accurate thickness adjustment.

Width Automation System

Patent Edge-Free Production Technology

JWELL’s innovative width automation technology adopts a patented edge-free production design to reduce trimming waste and improve material utilization.

Key Advantages:

Reduced edge waste
Higher material efficiency
Lower production cost

Material Loading Automation System

Fully Automatic Feeding & Blending System

JWELL provides complete automatic material handling solutions from raw material storage to extrusion feeding.

System Includes:

Large storage tanks
Long-distance transportation
Fully automatic weighing system
Weight loss blending system

Key Advantages:

Accurate material proportioning
Stable continuous feeding
Reduced manual operation

Intelligent Material Management System

Automatic Weighing, Measurement & Metal Separation

The intelligent material management system improves production stability and protects extrusion equipment.

Key Advantages:

Automatic Weighing and Measurement

Precise raw material measurement
Production data management

Automatic Metal Separation

Removes metal impurities
Protects screw and barrel components

Automatic Material Handling & Stacking System

Fully Automated Material Supply and Finished Sheet Handling

JWELL integrates automatic unpacking, material feeding and robotic stacking systems to achieve highly automated production.

System Includes:

Automatic unpacking system
Automatic material loading
Automatic sheet picking
Automatic stacking

Key Advantages:

Continuous material supply
Reduced manual operation
Improved production efficiency
Stable finished product handling

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications of ABS/HIPS Sheet Extrusion Line

Model	Material	Co-Extrusion Structure	Sheet Width (mm)	Thickness (mm)	Capacity (kg/h)
JW160/60-2200	ABS / HIPS	A/B/A	2000	1-6	1500
JW130/60-2000	ABS / HIPS	A/B/A	1800	1-6	800
JW120/60/45-1900	ABS / HIPS	A/B/C	1700	1-6	600
JW150/60/60-2700	ABS / PMMA	AB / BA / ABC	2100-2500	2-8	1200

Note:
The above specifications are for reference only. JWELL reserves the right to optimize and update equipment configurations according to different materials, product requirements, and customer production conditions.

Refrigerator Liners & Appliance Panels — 300+ Lines Delivered, 90% Premium Market Share

ABS and HIPS sheet at 2.5-5.0 mm thickness forms refrigerator door liners, freezer compartment panels, and appliance housing components for the global white goods industry. This application is Jwell’s strongest market position — with over 300 lines delivered to the refrigerator industry and an estimated 90% share of China’s high-end extrusion plate equipment market.

Jwell’s refrigerator industry customer list includes:

– Haier Group: 55+ lines across合肥(16), 青岛(15), 胶州(10), 重庆(6), 贵州(3), 佛山(3), 沈阳(1), 大连(1), 武汉(1), plus Romania(2), Russia(2), India Noida(2), India Pune(1), Vietnam(1), Pakistan(1), Indonesia(1), Egypt(1)

– Midea Group: 39+ lines across合肥(15), 荆州(9), 广州(2), 佛山(2), plus Thailand Toshiba(6), Thailand Midea(2), Indonesia(3), Belarus(2), Algeria(1)

– Beko: 5 lines in Thailand, Russia, India, Pakistan, Turkey

– Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Electrolux: Additional installations

The cooperation with Haier began in 2003 and spans over 20 years, reflecting the equipment reliability and after-sales support consistency that tier-1 appliance manufacturers require from their machinery suppliers.

ABS sheet for refrigeration applications demands chemical resistance to common household cleaners (foaming agents in polyurethane insulation have strong solvent effects), UL 94 HB flammability rating (with FR grades reaching V-0), and deep-draw thermoforming capability at moderate mold temperatures (100-130°C). Jwell lines serving this application typically include the full automation package: automatic material handling, thickness control, and sheet stacking.

Automotive Interior Trim — Grain-Textured ABS for Door Panels, Consoles & Pillar Covers

ABS sheet at 2.0-4.0 mm thickness is thermoformed into door panel inserts, instrument panel components, center console trim, seat back panels, and interior pillar covers. Heat-resistant ABS grades (service temperature to 105°C) withstand the temperatures reached inside vehicles parked in summer sun without sagging or delamination.

For automotive OEMs, ABS with embossed grain texture delivers paint-free Class A surface quality — saving $2-4/m² in coating cost and the VOC emissions associated with painting processes. Jwell’s roll stack accommodates custom-tooled grain patterns that match OEM specifications for specific vehicle models, with interchangeable sleeves enabling rapid changeover between grain patterns for different production runs.

The consistent gauge profile from Jwell’s thickness automation system ensures uniform part weight in high-speed multi-cavity thermoforming tools producing 500-2,000 parts per shift. The PLC’s parameter logging infrastructure provides the complete production traceability that automotive quality audits require under ISO/TS 16949.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical output capacity of Jwell's ABS refrigerator sheet line? -

The dedicated ABS/HIPS refrigerator sheet extrusion line delivers 1,000-3,000 kg/h output, scalable through screw diameter (90-200 mm) and downstream equipment sizing. These high-output configurations have been validated across over 300 installations in refrigerator factories operated by Haier, Midea, Beko, Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, and Electrolux.

For converters entering the ABS sheet market or producing lower volumes, Jwell also offers a standard configuration at 300-600 kg/h suitable for automotive, luggage, and industrial sheet applications.

What ABS sheet thicknesses and material grades does this line process? +

The line produces ABS sheet from 0.5 to 6.0 mm thickness, processing standard ABS, heat-resistant ABS (continuous service temperature to 105°C), flame-retardant ABS (UL 94 V-0 rated), HIPS (high-impact polystyrene), and multi-layer structures including ABS/PMMA and ABS/ASA for UV-resistant cap layers. Material changeover is managed through the Siemens PLC’s recipe storage with calibrated parameters for each material grade.

How does Jwell control sheet thickness automatically? +

Jwell’s refrigerator-grade line uses a three-layer thickness automation system:

1. Online thickness gauge (beta or X-ray) continuously measures the sheet profile

2. Automatic T-die with individual thermal bolts adjusts die lip opening at each measurement position

3. Servo-adjusted roll gap maintains overall sheet gauge with 0.01 mm precision

This combined die + roll gap automation maintains thickness tolerance within ±1.5% across the full web width, verified by continuous thickness profiling during FAT.

What pre-drying does ABS require before extrusion? +

ABS absorbs 0.3-0.5% moisture from ambient air and requires drying to below 0.05% moisture content before extrusion to prevent surface splay and molecular weight degradation. Jwell recommends a desiccant dryer with honeycomb rotor achieving -40°C dew point, 3-4 hours residence time at 80-90°C. The extruder’s vented barrel (33:1 L/D) with atmospheric vent in the decompression zone provides a secondary moisture removal safeguard. For the 3,000 kg/h refrigerator configuration, a 12,000-liter dryer capacity is recommended.

Does Jwell provide global installation and after-sales service? +

Yes. Jwell has over 20 years of overseas project experience covering installations in 120+ countries, including high-risk regions. The Global Engineer Certification System authorizes trained engineers worldwide to install, commission, and service Jwell extrusion equipment with full manufacturer warranty coverage. Nearly 50% of Jwell orders are exported.

Critical spare parts (screws, barrels, roll bearings, heater bands, PLC modules) are maintained in Jwell’s Shanghai bonded warehouse for 48-hour international express dispatch. Remote diagnostic support via WeChat/WhatsApp responds within 2 hours during business hours (GMT+8).