Business Details
47 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Industrial Equipment Manufacturer in Lehighton, PA
TPEI has been at the forefront of industrial equipment innovation for over 30 years, specializing in continuous mixers and single screw extruders for the plastics and rubber industries. Founded in 1979 to provide spare parts for compounding equipment, we expanded our focus to address industry needs for advanced solutions, launching our first line of high-output mixers in 1985. Our commitment to customer-driven innovation has allowed us to grow sustainably while maintaining personalized service, offering everything from component replacements to complete turnkey systems. With a philosophy of 'If We Don't Stock It, We'll Build It!', we maintain one of the industry's largest parts inventories and prioritize rapid turnaround for custom-manufactured components. Our expertise in machine rebuilding and upgrades ensures equipment operates at peak efficiency, incorporating modern technologies while preserving reliability.We specialize in designing systems tailored to specific production requirements, including processing capabilities for materials ranging from acrylic to hot melt adhesives. Our engineering team delivers fully integrated compounding lines with capacities from 50 to 15,000 lbs/hr, featuring interlocked control systems for optimal safety and performance. As a domestic manufacturer, we balance scale and agility to maintain technical development capabilities across economic cycles while preserving our customer-centric approach. Our recent innovations include Quick Clean Color Change compounding lines that enable 30-minute changeovers for small-batch production. Through consistent focus on practical improvements and responsive service, we remain a trusted partner for processing facilities seeking reliable equipment solutions that minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency.
Services
Continuous Mixers
Single Screw Extruders
Compounding Lines
Equipment Rebuilding
Contract Manufacturing
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized experience in industrial compounding equipment
- Maintains largest industry parts inventory with immediate shipment capability
- Offers rapid turnaround for custom-manufactured components
- Engineering expertise in designing integrated compounding lines up to 15,000 lbs/hr
- Proven track record with machine rebuilds that match modern performance standards
Services
Compounding Lines
TPEI designs and fabricates fully integrated compounding lines featuring continuous mixers, extruders, and control systems. These turnkey solutions process materials like acrylic, nylon, and rubber polymers with capacities from 50 to 15,000 lbs/hr. Our systems include safety interlocks and modular components for customized configurations, enabling efficient processing of thermal plastics and rubber polymers in various industrial applications.
Equipment Rebuilding
Specialized machine rebuilding services restore equipment to original capacity or enhance performance to match modern standards. We offer complete machine overhauls, component replacements, and technical upgrades including rotor restacking, gearbox rebuilding, and control system modernization for continuous mixers and extrusion equipment across multiple industrial sectors.
Continuous Mixers
High-output continuous mixers designed for processing thermal plastics and rubber polymers feature low maintenance requirements and advanced engineering. Available as single components or integrated into complete lines, these systems offer scalable production capacities and incorporate innovations like rapid cleanup mechanisms for color concentrate applications, ensuring minimal downtime between production runs.
Single Screw Extruders
Industrial single screw extruders are engineered for durability and efficiency in plastics and rubber processing. These systems include complete electrical, lubrication, and cooling components with options for downstream integration. Custom configurations support various production specifications while maintaining compatibility with other compounding line components for seamless operation.
Contract Manufacturing
Turnkey contract manufacturing services cover complete system design, fabrication, and integration for specialized processing requirements. From mezzanine structures to pelletizing systems, our engineering team develops custom solutions that optimize space and workflow efficiency while maintaining strict quality standards for plastics and rubber industry applications.
Questions
What industries do TPEI's compounding systems serve?
Our equipment is designed for plastics and rubber processing industries, including manufacturers of acrylic, nylon, polycarbonate, and rubber polymer products.
Can TPEI handle emergency equipment repairs?
Yes, we offer emergency services with rapid parts manufacturing capabilities to minimize equipment downtime for critical production components.
Are complete production systems available?
Yes, we design and fabricate fully integrated turnkey compounding lines including mixers, extruders, controls, and downstream processing equipment.
Do you provide spare parts for other manufacturers' equipment?
We maintain extensive inventory for our own mixers and stock high-wear parts for other continuous mixers to support diverse industry needs.
What production capacities do your systems support?
Our compounding lines handle capacities from 50 lbs/hr to 15,000 lbs/hr, with customization options for specific processing requirements.
Can existing equipment be upgraded to modern standards?
Yes, our rebuilding services include performance upgrades that bring older machinery up to current efficiency and safety standards.
