High-performance twin-screw extruder for food production

Enhance your production line efficiency and product quality with advanced twin-screw extruders designed to increase throughput and ensure optimal process control, delivering consistent results in diverse applications.

Processes and Extrudes Diverse Materials Efficiently

The EVOLUM+ Twin-Screw Extruder from Clextral revolutionizes extrusion for food, pet food, and bioplastic industries. Its advanced design provides up to 40% higher production volume, integrating seamlessly into your production line with a patented Advanced Thermal Control (ATC) system for precise temperature management. This equipment efficiently handles diverse applications from high-protein pet kibbles to compostable cutlery, with throughput capabilities reaching up to 23,000 kg/h. Its hygienic stainless steel construction supports CIP systems for easy maintenance and rapid recipe changeover. The extruder features a modular setup enhancing operational flexibility and process integration, making it ideal for continuous, high-speed operations in complex production environments.

Benefits

  • Increases production volume by 40%, enhancing profitability and ROI.
  • Optimizes operational efficiency with energy savings of up to 20%.
  • Minimizes maintenance downtime through ergonomic design and easy access.
  • Ensures consistent product quality with precise process control.
  • Adapts to varied production demands, supporting a wide range of material applications.

General


Applications
Extruded snacks,Salty coatings,Bioplastics,Textured vegetable proteins,Aquatic feed,Biomass conversion,Co-extruded products,Premium pet food,Banknotes,Breakfast cereals,Sweet coatings
End products
Pelletized biomass fuel,Granola clusters,Frosted cereal coatings,Filled snack pillows,Cheese-flavored snack coatings,High-protein pet kibbles,Corn puffs,Fish pellets,Compostable cutlery,Soy protein isolate,Watermark-secure banknote substrate
Steps before
Heating,Hydrating,Mixing,Preheating,Premoistening,Pregelatinization
Steps after
Drying,Coating,Packaging,Cooling
Input ingredients
raw materials,dry mix product,starches,sweet fillings,savoury fillings,water
Output ingredients
extruded products,expanded snacks,co-extruded products,filled pillows,textured vegetable proteins,pet food kibbles,sinking aquatic feed,floating aquatic feed,glazed coatings,frosty coatings
Market info
Clextral is known for its expertise in twin-screw extrusion technology, providing innovative engineering solutions for food processing, pulp production, and specialty applications, building a solid reputation for high-quality, customer-customized equipment and reliable technical support.

Technical Specifications


Production Volume Increase
Up to 40%
Energy Savings
Up to 20%
Process Stability Improvement
Up to 70%
Screw Diameter
25 to 145 mm
Output Speed
50 to 20,000 kg/h
Preconditioner Volume
25L to 3000L
Preconditioner Capacity
75L to 4500L
Dryer Throughput
300 kg/h,600 kg/h,1200 kg/h
Drying Energy Efficiency
90%

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC / SCADA / Advanced Thermal Control
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
CIP/SIP
Easy clean design / CIP 121°C
Cleaning method
Manual / Washable CIP system
Changeover time
Quick access through hydraulic opening
Energy efficiency
Up to 20% savings
Process flexibility
Multiple torque/screw speed options
System integration
Co-extrusion kit integration
Hygienic design
Full stainless steel construction

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Biological compatibility
Yes
Cleanability
High,designed for hygienic processing and food safety
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Stainless steel construction

Product type Characteristics


Foaming
Control Available
Container size and shape
Adjustable

Physical Characteristics


Screw diameters
25 to 145 mm
Material
Stainless steel / Painted steel
Compact footprint
Plug,Play
Ergonomic design
Open profiles for full access
Discharge method
Direct hydraulic opening of barrels
Construction
Fully welded stainless-steel structure
Barrel opening
Patented hydraulic

Custom Options


Control Panel
PLC Fitsys+ V2
HMI Type
User-friendly multilingual interface
Integration Flexibility
Remote assistance service available
Screw and Torque Speed
Multiple options available
AFC Device Customization
Adjustable filling ratio and residence time
Co-Extrusion Options
Sweet or savoury fillings capability
Preconditioner Capacity
Variable output speeds and capacities
Flexible Drying Requirements
Multiple dryer models