Injection Screw Barrel Manufacturer for Injection Molding Machines

Replacement and OEM screw barrel sets for injection molding machines — built to your machine brand, screw diameter and resin. Standard range Ø12–300 mm with L/D 10–26, nitrided or bimetallic.

18 Years Ø300 mm Max Diameter 4 + 4 Nitriding & Alloy Furnaces 30+ Countries
Ø12–300mm Screw Diameter
10–26L/D Ratio
HV 900–1100Nitrided Hardness
±0.02mm Tolerance
Overview

What Is an Injection Screw Barrel?

The injection screw barrel is the plasticating unit of an injection molding machine. The screw rotates inside the barrel to convey, compress, melt and homogenize the resin, then acts as a plunger to inject the melt into the mould.

Because shot size, cycle time and melt quality all depend on this unit, wear in the screw flights or barrel bore shows up directly as short shots, black specks, colour streaks and unstable dimensions in finished parts.

We build complete matched sets — screw and barrel machined as a pair — for machine brands including Engel, Arburg, Boy, Demag, JSW, Toshiba, Sumitomo, Haitian and LG. Send us the machine model or the worn sample and we confirm the geometry before production.

Injection Screw Barrel
Product Types

Injection Screw Barrel Types We Build

Standard General-Purpose Screw

Three-zone design for PE, PP, PS and ABS. The default choice for commodity resin moulding.

Barrier Screw

Separates melt from unmelted solid to raise output and lower melt temperature on polyolefins.

Mixing Screw

Distributive mixing elements for colour masterbatch, additive blending and colour uniformity.

PVC Screw

Low-shear, corrosion-resistant geometry with chrome or bimetallic protection for heat-sensitive PVC.

PC / PMMA Screw

Low-compression design for optical-grade and engineering resin with tight melt temperature control.

PET / Preform Screw

High-compression design for PET preform and bottle-grade resin with low acetaldehyde generation.

High-Speed Screw

Optimised for thin-wall packaging and fast-cycle moulding where plasticating rate is the bottleneck.

Two-Stage (Venting) Screw

Vented barrel with degassing port for hygroscopic or volatile-generating materials.

Products

Injection Screw Barrels by Application

Injection Screw & Barrel Set - screw barrel

Injection Screw & Barrel Set

Complete matched set for 90–450 t injection moulding machines, nitrided or bimetallic.

Screw & Barrel for PET Preform - screw barrel

Screw & Barrel for PET Preform

High-compression PET screw with barrier tips, low acetaldehyde generation for bottle-grade preforms.

Bimetallic Injection Barrel - screw barrel

Bimetallic Injection Barrel

Centrifugally cast 2–5 mm alloy lining for glass-filled and corrosive resins.

Nitrided General-Purpose Screw - screw barrel

Nitrided General-Purpose Screw

Three-zone GP screw for PE, PP, PS and ABS with polished flight profile.

Screw Barrel for PVC Fittings - screw barrel

Screw Barrel for PVC Fittings

Low-shear PVC screw with corrosion-protected barrel for pipe fitting and valve injection.

Screw Barrel for PC / PMMA - screw barrel

Screw Barrel for PC / PMMA

Low-degradation screw barrel for polycarbonate and acrylic optical and lighting parts.

Thin-Wall Packaging Injection Screw Barrel - screw barrel

Thin-Wall Packaging Injection Screw Barrel

High-throughput screw barrel for thin-wall food packaging and fast-cycle moulding.

Screw Barrel for Glass-Filled PA (Nylon) - screw barrel

Screw Barrel for Glass-Filled PA (Nylon)

Bimetallic barrel and hardened screw package for 30–50% glass-filled PA6 / PA66.

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New models are added regularly — or send your drawing or worn sample for a custom build.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Standard ranges shown below. Non-standard sizes and custom geometry are built to your drawing or sample.

ItemSpecification
Screw DiameterØ12 – Ø300 mm
L/D Ratio10 – 26 (custom on request)
Barrel TypeSolid barrel, vented barrel, bimetallic-lined barrel
Base Material38CrMoAlA, 42CrMo, 40Cr, stainless steel
Nitriding Depth0.4 – 0.7 mm, surface hardness HV 900–1100
Bimetallic Layer2 – 5 mm alloy lining for abrasive / corrosive resin
Machining Tolerance±0.02 mm on critical fits
Straightness≤0.015 mm/m after finish grinding
Machine BrandsEngel, Arburg, Boy, Demag, JSW, Toshiba, Sumitomo, Haitian, LG and others
Lead TimeConfirmed with quotation depending on size and treatment
Material Options

Materials & Surface Treatment

Material and treatment are selected by the resin you process, filler content and expected service life.

NITRIDED

38CrMoAlA Nitrided Steel

Standard choice for general-purpose resin. Gas nitriding gives a hard, wear-resistant case with a tough core.

HARDENED

42CrMo / 40Cr

Through-hardened alloy steel for higher torque and shock loads on larger machines.

BIMETALLIC

Bimetallic Alloy Lining

2–5 mm cast alloy layer for glass-filled, flame-retardant or recycled material. Service life far beyond nitrided.

STAINLESS

Stainless Steel

For corrosive resin (PVC, fluoropolymers) and food or medical-grade applications.

COATING

Chrome / PTA Coating

Optional surface treatment on flights for additional abrasion protection.

NI

Nitriding Case Control

Case depth 0.5–0.8 mm at HV 900–1020, verified on every batch.

Why Replace

Signs Your Injection Screw Barrel Needs Replacement

Common problems we help injection and extrusion plants solve — and how a matched screw barrel fixes them.

Falling Shot Consistency

Part weight drifts and short shots appear as clearance between screw and barrel grows.

Matched set restores clearance and stabilises shot volume.

Black Specks & Streaks

Degraded resin hangs on worn flight surfaces and carbonises into the melt.

Fresh surface plus optimised geometry removes dead zones.

Longer Cycle Time

Worn feed section reduces plasticating rate, forcing a longer cycle to fill the part.

Correct compression ratio restores original plasticating capacity.

Colour Change Takes Hours

Material accumulates in worn crevices and bleeds into the next colour.

Smooth, correctly finished surfaces cut purge time substantially.

Rising Drive Load

The motor works harder to push melt through degraded geometry.

Properly matched clearance lowers torque and energy draw.

Long Lead Times

Downtime waiting for a replacement set costs more than the part itself.

3,000–5,000 sets a year of capacity keeps standard sizes in production.
Manufacturing

How We Build Your Screw Barrel

1

Drawing Confirmation

We review your drawing, machine model or reverse-engineer the worn sample, then confirm the geometry with you.

2

Material Preparation

Bar stock from certified mills, with chemical composition and ultrasonic inspection before cutting.

3

Rough Machining

Turning and milling of barrel bore and screw blank with allowance for heat treatment.

4

Heat Treatment

Gas nitriding or bimetallic casting, followed by hardness verification on test coupons.

5

Finish Machining

CNC thread grinding and bore finishing to reach final tolerance and straightness.

6

Assembly & Inspection

Screw and barrel fitted, clearance checked, dimensions recorded, then rust-protected and packed.

Quality inspection of screw barrel
Quality Control

Inspection Before Every Shipment

  • Chemical composition and mechanical property certificate for each batch of bar stock
  • Ultrasonic inspection of raw material before machining
  • Hardness testing on nitrided layer with recorded values
  • Dimensional report on screw diameter, flight depth and barrel bore
  • Straightness and concentricity check after finish machining
  • Fitting test of screw inside barrel to verify running clearance
  • Photographic record of the finished set before packing
Applications

Where Injection Screw Barrel Is Used

Automotive Parts

Interior trim, bumpers, lamp housings and under-hood components.

Household Appliances

Housings, panels and structural parts for white goods and small appliances.

Packaging

Thin-wall containers, caps, closures and food-grade packaging.

Medical & Laboratory

Syringes, test tubes and consumables requiring clean, stable melt.

Electronics

Connectors, enclosures and precision components with tight tolerances.

Pipe Fittings

PPR, PVC and PE fittings for plumbing and irrigation systems.

What Buyers Say

Feedback From Our Customers

“We sent a worn set from our Engel machine instead of a drawing. The replacement fitted straight in and shot weight is stable again.”

Maintenance ManagerAutomotive parts moulder, Europe

“Colour change used to take most of a shift. With the new bimetallic set on our glass-filled material it is much faster.”

Production SupervisorAppliance components manufacturer

“The drawing was confirmed before production, so there was no surprise at installation. That saved us a machine stoppage.”

Purchasing LeadPackaging converter, South America
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you build an injection screw barrel without a drawing?

Yes. Send the worn screw and barrel, or just the machine model and screw diameter with basic dimensions. We reverse-engineer the geometry and send a confirmation drawing for your approval before production starts.

Which machine brands do you cover?

We regularly build sets for Engel, Arburg, Boy, Demag, JSW, Toshiba, Sumitomo, Haitian and LG, among others. For less common brands, send the model plate and we will confirm whether we have the geometry on file or need a sample.

Nitrided or bimetallic — which should I choose?

Nitrided is sufficient for unfilled commodity resin. If you run glass-filled, mineral-filled, flame-retardant or recycled material, a bimetallic lining gives substantially longer service life and is usually cheaper per running hour.

What is the usual lead time?

It depends on diameter, length and heat treatment. Because machining, nitriding and finishing are done in-house, we confirm a realistic schedule together with the quotation.

Do you supply the screw alone or the full barrel too?

Both. A matched set is recommended because screw and barrel wear together — replacing only one leaves the worn part to accelerate wear on the new one.

How is the set packed for export?

Rust-protected, fixed inside a wooden case with clear marking, suitable for sea, air and express shipment.

Need a matched screw barrel for your machine?

Send the drawing, machine model or worn sample — we confirm the geometry and quote within one working day.

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Get a Quote

Send us your drawing or sample

Tell us the machine model, screw diameter and material you process — we will reply with a matched solution and quotation.

Or write directly to info@xiwangindustry.com · WhatsApp +86-13503734287

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Common Questions

How long should a replacement injection screw barrel last?

On unfilled commodity resin a correctly nitrided set typically runs for several years. On glass-filled or flame-retardant grades the same geometry may last a fraction of that unless it is built bimetallic. Rather than quote a number we do not control, we ask for your resin, filler percentage and running hours, then select the metallurgy that makes the interval predictable.

Can you upgrade my injection screw for glass-filled nylon?

Yes, and this is one of the most useful upgrades available. We change the base steel or move to a bimetallic construction, adjust the compression ratio and check-valve geometry for the new melt behaviour, and rebuild the barrel to match. Most customers gain several times the previous service life.

Do you supply the non-return valve and screw tip set?

Yes. Tip, check ring and seat can be rebuilt or supplied new with the screw, matched to the same wear specification so no component becomes the weak link.

Send Your Inquiry

Tell us your machine model, drawing or worn sample — we reply with a matching proposal and quotation within one business day.