Single-screw extruder | 300-600 kg/h | 2,000-8,000 mm width | 0.5-2.0 mm | 3-roller embossing | Hot-air weldable
Complete production demonstration during Site Acceptance Test. Watch the full TPO membrane extrusion process from raw material through finished roll winding at production speed.
The TPO Waterproof Membrane Line is part of JWELL’s complete extrusion portfolio. Customers evaluating this TPO Waterproof Membrane Line also frequently request our PVC Waterproof Membrane Line | Jwell Machinery and HDPE Geomembrane Line | Jwell Machinery, which share the same proven screw, die and control platforms. For layout drawings, pricing and lead times, contact JWELL Machinery directly.
| # | Item | Key Point |
| 1 | 🌀 **Single-Screw Extrusion → T-Die → 3-Roller Embossing** | complete in-line process, no secondary embossing |
| 2 | ⚡ **300-600 kg/h Output** | scalable throughput for regional and industrial-scale membrane production |
| 3 | 🎯 **2,000-8,000 mm Width** | single-pass production of wide-format roofing membrane |
| 4 | 🔄 **0.5-2.0 mm Thickness Range** | reinforced and non-reinforced membrane grades |
| 5 | 🔧 **No Plasticizers** | TPO is inherently flexible without phthalates or migrating additives |
| 6 | ✅ **Hot-Air Weldable Seams** | monolithic waterproof barrier, 20-30 year service life |
| 7 | ♻️ **UV-Resistant Formulation** | white reflective surface reduces building cooling loads by 15-25% |
| 8 | 🌍 **CE & ISO 9001 Certified** | compliant with international machinery and quality standards |
TPO compound is a two-phase material — ethylene-propylene rubber (EPDM) domains dispersed in a polypropylene matrix — that is sensitive to shear degradation. Generic single-screw designs that generate excessive shear (>200 s⁻¹) break down the EPDM rubber particles, reducing membrane elongation-at-break from 600-800% to below 400% and compromising the flexibility that distinguishes TPO from rigid geomembranes.
Jwell’s TPO-specific single-screw geometry uses a barrier flight design with a moderate 2.5:1 compression ratio and extended 10-12 L/D gradual compression section. This profile melts the PP matrix at controlled, low shear rates while keeping EPDM domains intact — preserving the elastomeric properties that allow the finished membrane to accommodate building movement, thermal expansion, and substrate settling without cracking.
The screw is manufactured from nitrided steel with 950 HV surface hardness, and the barrel is lined with bimetallic Xaloy X-800 or equivalent at 58-62 HRC. A vented barrel design (33:1 L/D) with atmospheric vent removes residual moisture and volatiles from the TPO compound before the melt reaches the die.
配图建议: TPO 专用螺杆示意图或近景加工照片
Producing waterproof membrane in widths up to 8,000 mm requires a T-die that delivers absolutely uniform melt distribution across the full die width — otherwise, thickness variation exceeding ±0.05 mm creates thin spots that become leak paths under hydrostatic pressure. Jwell’s coat-hanger manifold T-die is machined in-house from chrome-plated tool steel with mirror-polished flow surfaces, and the manifold geometry is calculated using proprietary flow simulation software that accounts for the non-Newtonian viscosity behavior of TPO melts.
The flexible-lip design with individually controlled thermal bolts enables real-time die lip adjustment based on online thickness gauge feedback. Each bolt responds to thickness deviations at its corresponding position across the web, closing the loop with servo roll gap adjustment to maintain overall sheet gauge within ±0.05 mm of target. This combined die-lip + roll-gap automation is the control architecture that allows single-operator supervision of an 8,000 mm wide production line.
The die is available in fixed-width and adjustable-width configurations. Fixed-width dies are optimized for dedicated high-volume product runs; adjustable-width dies with internal deckle bars allow the producer to change product width without die changeover — useful for lines serving multiple membrane formats.
配图建议: T型模头近景或模头流道 CFD 仿真图
Single-ply roofing membranes require specific surface textures for their installation method: smooth surfaces for fully-adhered systems where the membrane bonds to the roof substrate or insulation board; fleece-back or textured undersides for mechanically fastened systems; and embossed walking surfaces for safety on low-slope roofs subject to maintenance foot traffic.
Jwell’s 3-roller vertical calender integrates surface texturing into the extrusion process — eliminating the secondary off-line embossing step that adds cost, floor space, and handling risk in conventional membrane production. The three chrome-plated rolls (400 mm diameter) operate in a vertical stack with independent temperature control via closed-loop pressurized water circuit, maintaining ±1°C uniformity across the full roll face.
Roll surface sleeves are interchangeable, enabling the producer to switch between smooth mirror finish (Ra ≤ 0.025 μm), fleece-back texture, and custom embossing patterns in 2-3 hours. Calibrated roll gap and temperature parameters for each surface finish are stored in the Siemens PLC recipe management system, enabling one-touch changeover between product SKUs.
配图建议: 三辊压光/压花段近景，展示辊面纹理细节
The winding workcell is where many wide-format membrane lines reveal quality problems: tension variation across the web causes edge wave (the wavy, ruffled edge that prevents the membrane from laying flat during roof installation), and inconsistent winding tension creates telescoping rolls that cannot be shipped or stored.
Jwell’s turret winder addresses both issues through a digital closed-loop tension control system that maintains constant, calibrated tension from core start (large diameter, low RPM) to full roll (small effective diameter, high RPM). The system compensates for the changing effective roll diameter in real time using an ultrasonic diameter sensor feeding back to the tension controller, which adjusts the winder motor torque accordingly. This constant-tension winding profile produces flat, tight rolls from core to surface — eliminating the telescoping problem and keeping the membrane edge perfectly straight for hot-air seam welding on the roof.
The turret configuration enables non-stop winding: while one completed roll is being doffed, the second spindle begins winding the next roll. This eliminates the line stoppage that would otherwise occur at every roll change, recovering 5-10 minutes of production time per shift on high-output lines.
配图建议: 收卷机近景，展示整齐卷取的膜卷成品
| Parameter | Specification |
| Extruder Type | Single-screw, vented |
| L/D Ratio | 33:1 |
| Screw Compression Ratio | 2.5:1 (TPO-optimized barrier flight design) |
| Screw Material | Nitrided steel, 950 HV surface hardness |
| Barrel Material | Bimetallic, Xaloy X-800 or equivalent, 58-62 HRC |
| Barrel Heating Zones | Multi-zone, independent PID |
| Heating Type | Cast aluminum ceramic band heaters |
| Drive Motor | WEG AC high-efficiency |
| Inverter | ABB ACS880 series |
| Screen Changer | Hydraulic, continuous operation |
| Parameter | Specification |
| Raw Material | TPO compound (EPDM/PP blend) |
| Output Range | 300 – 600 kg/h |
| Membrane Width | 2,000 – 8,000 mm |
| Membrane Thickness | 0.5 – 2.0 mm |
| Thickness Tolerance | ±0.05 mm |
| Membrane Types | Smooth, fleece-back, embossed, reinforced (with scrim) |
| Parameter | Specification |
| Die Type | Flexible-lip coat-hanger T-die |
| Die Material | Chrome-plated tool steel, mirror-polished flow surfaces |
| Width Adjustment | Fixed or adjustable (internal deckle bar option) |
| Lip Adjustment | Individual thermal bolts, closed-loop with thickness gauge |
| Parameter | Specification |
| Configuration | 3-roll vertical |
| Roll Diameter | 400 mm each |
| Roll Surface Options | Mirror (Ra ≤ 0.025 μm), fleece-back, custom embossing |
| Roll Temperature Range | 40 – 120°C |
| Temperature Uniformity | ±1°C across roll face |
| Roll Sleeve Changeover | Interchangeable, 2-3 hours |
| Temperature Control | Closed-loop pressurized water circuit |
| Parameter | Specification |
| Winder Type | Turret, non-stop |
| Tension Control | Digital closed-loop, ultrasonic diameter sensor |
| Max Roll Diameter | 1,200 mm (configurable) |
| Winding Profile | Constant tension, taper tension (selectable) |
| Parameter | Specification |
| PLC | Siemens S7-1200 |
| HMI | 10-inch color touch panel |
| Recipe Storage | Configurable slots, time-stamped parameter logging |
| Process Parameters Logged | 40+ at 10-second intervals |
| Inverter | ABB ACS880 |
| Low-Voltage Electrical | Schneider Electric |
| Industry 4.0 | MES/ERP bus communication ready |
| Parameter | Specification |
| Max Line Speed | 15 m/min (at 0.5 mm) / 5 m/min (at 2.0 mm) |
| Total Installed Power | 250 – 400 kW (configuration dependent) |
| Power Supply | 380V / 50Hz (440V/60Hz adaptable) |
| Compressed Air | 0.4 – 0.6 MPa |
| Cooling Water | 0.2 – 0.4 MPa, 15-20°C |
| Certifications | CE, ISO 9001 |
| Available as | Complete line turnkey solution |
| 数据 | 数值 / 说明 |
| Years in Business | 29 (Since 1997) / Continuous extrusion machinery manufacturing |
| Production Bases | 8 / Across China and Thailand |
| Employees | 3,500+ / Engineering, manufacturing, service |
| Annual Revenue | $700M+ / Global extrusion machinery group |
| Machines Delivered | 25,000+ / To 120+ countries worldwide |
| Patents | 1,000+ / In-house R&D and intellectual property |
| Certifications | ISO 9001, CE / International quality and safety standards |
| After-Sales | Global Engineer Certification / 48-hour spare parts dispatch from Shanghai |
| 卡片 | 产品名称 / 链接 / 关系 |
| 1 | HDPE Geomembrane Extrusion Line / /waterproof-membrane-extrusion/hdpe-geomembrane-line/ / 同分类 — 土工膜替代方案（刚性 vs 柔性） |
| 2 | PVC Waterproof Membrane Extrusion Line / /waterproof-membrane-extrusion/pvc-waterproof-membrane-line/ / 竞争材料 — PVC vs TPO 单层屋面 |
| 3 | EVA POE Solar Film Extrusion Line / /film-extrusion/eva-poe-solar-film-line/ / 相近工艺 — 宽幅薄膜挤出 |
| # | 字段 / 类型 / 必填 / 说明 |
| 1 | Name / text / ✅ / placeholder: “Your full name” |
| 2 | Email / email / ✅ / placeholder: “your@company.com” |
| 3 | Country / select / ✅ / 200+国家 |
| 4 | Phone / tel / — / 含国际区号 |
| 5 | Company / text / — / placeholder: “Your company name” |
| 6 | Target Application / select / ✅ / Commercial Roofing / Underground Waterproofing / Pond Liners / Floating Covers / Multiple / Other |
| 7 | Required Output (kg/h) / select / ✅ / <300 / 300-450 / 450-600 / >600 / Not sure |
| 8 | Membrane Width (mm) / select / — / <3000 / 3000-5000 / 5000-8000 / >8000 / Not sure |
| 9 | Membrane Thickness (mm) / select / — / <1.0 / 1.0-1.5 / 1.5-2.0 / >2.0 |
| 10 | Scrim Reinforcement / select / — / Yes / No / Not sure |
| 11 | Project Timeline / select / — / Immediate / 1-3 months / 3-6 months / 6-12 months / Information only |
| 12 | Message / textarea / — / placeholder: “Tell us about your production requirements and target market…” |
| — | CAPTCHA / — / ✅ / reCAPTCHA v3 |
| — | Submit / submit / — / “Request Quote & Configuration” |
| 文件夹 | 文件 / 用途 / 状态 |
| 主图/ | tpo-waterproof-sheet-production-line.webp / [C] Hero 画廊 — 主图 1 / ✅ |
| 主图/ | tpo-membrane-line.webp / [C] Hero 画廊 — 主机特写 / ✅ |
| 主图/ | tpo-composite-sheet-production-line.webp / [C] Hero 画廊 — 整线视图 1 / ✅ |
| 主图/ | tpo-composite-sheet-production-line(1).webp / [C] Hero 画廊 — 挤出段特写 / ✅ |
| 详情图/ | tpo-geomembrane-extrusion-line-aquaculture-and-fish-farming-ponds.webp / [H3] 池塘养殖应用 / ✅ |
| 详情图/ | tpo-geomembrane-extrusion-line-ornamental-and-recreational-water-features.webp / [H3] 景观水景应用 / ✅ |
| 详情图/ | tpo-geomembrane-extrusion-line-rrigation-reservoirs-and-water-storage.webp / [H2] 地下防水应用 / ✅ |
| 详情图/ | tpo-geomembrane-extrusion-line-floating-cover-and-evaporation-control.webp / [H4] 浮动覆盖应用 / ✅ |
| 文件 | 用途 / 状态 |
| 详情图/TPO Sheet extrusion line SAT.mp4 | [D] SAT 现场验收测试视频 / ✅ |
| 用途 | 建议 / 优先级 |
| F1 螺杆特写配图 | TPO 专用螺杆近景或示意图 / 高 |
| F2 T-die 配图 | T型模头近景或流道仿真图 / 高 |
| F3 三辊压花配图 | 压花段近景，不同纹理对比 / 中 |
| F4 收卷机配图 | 收卷机/成品膜卷特写 / 中 |
| F5 配料系统配图 | 称重配料站或配方界面 / 低 |
| F6 电控柜配图 | 电控柜 + 品牌 logo 组合 / 低 |
| 视频封面图 | SAT 视频 poster 图 / 高 |
| 屋面应用配图 (H1) | TPO 屋面施工现场照片 / 高 |
| 目标页面 | 位置 / 锚文本 |
| HDPE Geomembrane Line | [K] Related Products / “HDPE Geomembrane Extrusion Line” |
| PVC Waterproof Membrane Line | [K] Related Products / “PVC Waterproof Membrane Extrusion Line” |
| EVA POE Solar Film Line | [K] Related Products / “EVA POE Solar Film Extrusion Line” |
| 来源页面 | 链接上下文 |
| Waterproof Membrane Extrusion Pillar Page | 防水膜挤出分类页 |
| Single-Ply Roofing Solutions Overview | 单层屋面解决方案 |
| Geomembrane & Pond Liner Manufacturing Guide | 土工膜/池塘衬垫指南 |
| PVC vs TPO Comparison Guide | PVC vs TPO 对比指南 |
| # | 检查项 / 状态 |
| 1 | 唯一 H1，含完整产品名 + 核心关键词 / ✅ |
| 2 | H2 技术关键词覆盖: single-screw, TPO, embossing, roofing, waterproofing / ✅ |
| 3 | 规格表为 HTML <table> 文本 / ✅ |
| 4 | 所有图片有描述性 alt 属性 / ✅ |
| 5 | 面包屑用 Schema BreadcrumbList / ✅ |
| 6 | FAQ 用 Schema FAQPage (6个Q&A) / ✅ |
| 7 | 产品信息用 Schema Product + 详细 Organization / ✅ |
| 8 | 视频用 Schema VideoObject / ✅ |
| 9 | Canonical 自引用 / ✅ |
| 10 | Title tag 50-60 chars / ✅ |
| 11 | Meta description 含技术数据 + 关键词 / ✅ |
| 12 | Open Graph 完整 / ✅ |
| 信号 | 体现方式 |
| Experience | 29年制造经验、25,000+ 台机器交付、120+ 国家出口 |
| Expertise | TPO 专用螺杆设计、coat-hanger 模头流道计算、三辊压花工艺 |
| Authoritativeness | 中国塑机协会副会长单位、8大生产基地、1,000+ 专利 |
| Trustworthiness | CE + ISO 9001 认证、全球工程师认证体系、48小时备件响应 |
| 检查项 | 目标值 |
| LCP | < 2.5s |
| CLS | < 0.1 |
| INP | < 200ms |
| Mobile-friendly | ✅ |
| 图片格式 | WebP (已满足) |
TPO single-ply roofing membrane is the fastest-growing segment of the commercial low-slope roofing market, having displaced PVC and EPDM in a significant share of new construction and re-roofing projects. TPO membranes produced on Jwell lines serve the full range of roofing configurations:
– Fully-Adhered Systems: Smooth-backed TPO membrane bonded directly to insulated roof deck using solvent-based or water-based adhesives. The smooth surface from Jwell’s mirror-finish calender rolls ensures maximum adhesive contact area for bond strength.
– Mechanically Fastened Systems: Fleece-backed or reinforced TPO membrane secured to the roof deck with screws and plates through the membrane surface. The fleece-back texture from Jwell’s embossing rolls provides the tear resistance required for wind-uplift ratings up to FM 1-90.
– Ballasted Systems: Loose-laid TPO membrane held in place by stone ballast or concrete pavers, commonly used on roofs with irregular geometry. Wide-format membrane up to 8,000 mm width minimizes the number of field seams, reducing both installation labor and potential leak points.
TPO’s white reflective surface meets ENERGY STAR and LEED cool roof requirements, reducing building cooling energy consumption by 15-25% compared to dark-colored roofing materials. Hot-air welded seams form a homogeneous bond stronger than the membrane itself, creating a continuous monolithic waterproof barrier.
Automotive Interior Skins — TPO Sheet for IP Surface, Door Trim & Soft-Touch Panels
Automotive interior surface materials — particularly instrument panel (IP) skins, door panel coverings, and soft-touch console surfaces — represent a premium market for TPO sheet produced on Jwell extrusion lines. TPO has become the material of choice for automotive OEM soft-touch interiors because it delivers the leather-like haptic quality that consumers associate with premium vehicles, at a cost and weight substantially below genuine leather and at superior long-term durability versus PVC:
– Instrument Panel (IP) Skins: Vacuum-formed TPO sheet with a foam middle layer (PP foam or PU foam) laminated to the back, creating the soft, compressible touch that defines a premium IP surface. The Jwell TPO line produces sheet in 1.0-2.0 mm thickness with controlled gloss level (2-6 GU at 60 degrees) and embossed grain patterns — leather grain, geometric, or technical texture — applied in-line through the 3-roller embossing calender, eliminating post-processing.
– Door Panel & Trim Coverings: TPO sheet with foam backing for upper door trim, armrest inserts, and center console side panels. The material meets automotive OEM requirements for low fogging (DIN 75201 gravimetric <2 mg), low odor (VDA 270 ≤ grade 3), and UV stability (SAE J2412, 2250 kJ/m 2, ΔE <3). Jwell TPO lines configured with scrim-reinforcement enable production of dimensionally stable sheet for large-area vacuum forming without sag or distortion.
The global automotive interior materials market for TPO exceeds $2.8 billion annually and continues to grow as OEMs replace PVC (plasticizer migration concerns), painted ABS (scratch visibility), and leather (cost + weight) with TPO. Key qualification standards met by Jwell-produced TPO sheet include GMW 14829 (GM), WSS-M15P45 (Ford), and MS-AR-350 (Stellantis) — making the line a direct supplier qualification asset for Tier-1 automotive interior manufacturers.
TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) is a single-ply roofing membrane composed of ethylene-propylene rubber blended with polypropylene. It combines the flexibility of EPDM rubber with the weldability of thermoplastics — hot-air welding creates homogeneous seams stronger than the membrane itself. Unlike PVC, TPO contains no plasticizers (phthalates) that can migrate out over time, causing embrittlement and shrinkage. The white reflective surface meets ENERGY STAR cool roof requirements, reducing building cooling energy by 15-25%.
The Jwell TPO membrane extrusion line delivers 300-600 kg/h output, producing membrane from 0.5 to 2.0 mm thickness and 2,000 to 8,000 mm width. For a standard 1.2 mm roofing membrane at 4,000 mm width, this corresponds to approximately 1,500-3,000 m² per hour of finished membrane — sufficient to supply the roofing needs of 3-6 large commercial buildings per day depending on project size.
TPO eliminates the plasticizer dependency of PVC: PVC roofing membranes contain 25-35% plasticizer by weight to achieve flexibility, and these plasticizers (typically phthalates) migrate out over 10-15 years, leaving the membrane brittle and prone to cracking. TPO is inherently flexible without plasticizers, maintaining elongation-at-break above 600% for 20-30 years. TPO is also chlorine-free (no dioxin concerns during manufacture or disposal) and offers better UV resistance without the UV absorber additives that PVC requires. PVC retains advantages in chemical resistance for industrial environments exposed to oils, greases, and solvents, and has a lower raw material cost in most regions.
The 3-roller embossing calender applies surface texture in-line during extrusion. Standard textures include: (1) Smooth mirror finish (Ra ≤ 0.025 μm) for fully-adhered systems requiring maximum adhesive contact area; (2) Fleece-back texture for mechanically fastened systems needing tear resistance around fasteners; (3) Embossed walking surface for safety on roofs subject to maintenance foot traffic; and (4) Custom embossing patterns produced from interchangeable roll sleeves changed in 2-3 hours. Each texture’s roll temperature and gap settings are stored in the PLC recipe system for one-touch changeover.
Yes. The line accepts an in-line scrim (reinforcement fabric) unwinding station positioned between the T-die and the 3-roller calender. The scrim — typically a polyester or fiberglass mesh — is fed into the calender nip between two TPO melt layers, becoming fully encapsulated in the membrane cross-section. Reinforced TPO membranes are specified for mechanically fastened roofing systems requiring high tear strength and wind-uplift resistance, and the scrim prevents the membrane from stretching or deforming under fastener point loads during high-wind events.
Extruder Type: Conical twin-screw, vented; Screw Material: 38CrMoAlA, nitrided, bimetallic optional; Screw Structure: Conical twin, designed for PVC + wood flour + CaCO₃ + foaming agent; L/D Ratio: Optimized for controlled foaming zone
Screw Diameter: Φ 80 mm / Φ 92 mm / Φ 110 mm / Φ 180 mm; Output (24h, SPC): 6-8 T / 12-18 T / 25-32 T / 70-100 T; Line Speed at 4 mm: 0.4-0.6 m/min / 0.8-1.3 m/min / 1.8-2.4 m/min / 5-9 m/min; Screw Material: 38CrMoAlA, nitrided, bimetallic optional / ← Same / ← Same / ← Same
Applicable Material: EVA copolymer (VA content 14-28%), EVA + LDPE blends, EVA + carbon black; Sheet Width: 2,000 – 4,000 mm; Sheet Thickness: 1.0 – 3.0 mm; Production Capacity: 300 – 600 kg/h
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Jwell has manufactured PET sheet extrusion equipment since 2005, accumulating field data from over 400 installed PET lines worldwide. Each new machine generation incorporates refinements validated across hundreds of real production environments — not just lab prototypes.
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Our Changzhou facility operates a full production-scale PET line for customer trials. Bring your raw materials and target specifications — we run your recipe before you commit. The line delivered to your factory is a proven configuration, eliminating startup risk.
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Factory-trained Jwell engineers based in Brazil, Spain, Mexico, and Shanghai travel to customer sites for installation and operator training. Remote diagnostic support via WeChat/WhatsApp responds within 2 hours. Critical spares ship from Shanghai within 48 hours.
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