Equipment - Compactor Paddle

The output optimiser

The secret to a perfect extrude isn't just the heat - it’s the feed. Engineered specifically for the Zephyr Bros. Benchtop Extruder, the Compactor Paddle is a workshop essential for consistent, high-output production. It allows the operator to manually agitate and cram recycled flake into the hopper, ensuring maximum material density per rotation. By eliminating air gaps at the feed throat, you get faster mould fills and a significantly lower risk of "short shots" or incomplete parts.

Features:
• Maximise material density by packing flake into the screw, increasing the volume of plastic delivered per rotation for faster cycles and more consistent parts.
• Integrated T-stop allows you to work at speed with total confidence - the paddle fits perfectly into the hopper but is physically blocked from contacting the screw.
• Reference plastic melting temperatures on the fly via laser-etched markings on the tool face.
• Workshop-ready construction designed to handle the daily grunt of a micro-factory without adding unnecessary weight.