Hybrid laboratory extruders for reproducible scale-up applications

Easily switch between screw diameters to enhance flexibility and optimize lab-scale processes, ensuring precise scaling and efficient material extrusion for diverse applications.

Scales and Mixes for R&D Extrusion Tasks

Three-Tec’s ZE 5-12 Hybrid Laboratory Extruder delivers innovative extrusion solutions for R&D and laboratory environments. This compact device integrates both 5 mm and 12 mm screw diameters, enabling swift scalability without compromising performance. It excels in processing pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, fine chemicals, and polymers into products like extended-release capsules and biodegradable plastic resins. The extruder’s water and air cooling system, along with its single control panel, facilitates precise operation and efficient scale-up. Designed for versatility, it operates with maximum pressures of up to 250 bar, handling diverse material types, including powders and granules. The equipment’s flexible L/D ratios and heating zones ensure adaptation to various research applications, while its robust construction supports compliance with industry standards, offering reliability and ease of maintenance.

Benefits

  • Enables rapid scale-up with interchangeable screw diameters, saving time on equipment changeover.
  • Optimizes laboratory space with compact, table-top design for efficient workflow.
  • Provides precise process control with a single, centralized control panel.
  • Supports diverse research applications across multiple industries, from pharmaceuticals to food technology.
  • Ensures reliable operation at high pressures and temperatures, enhancing process versatility.

General


Applications
Polymers,Fine chemicals,Nutraceuticals,Compounds,Biopolymers,Coatings,Additives,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Specialty active pharmaceutical ingredients (apis),Biodegradable plastic resins,Nanocomposite materials,Functional coatings for tablets,Extended-release capsules,High-performance thermoplastics,Antioxidant additives,Protein supplement powder
Steps before
Material Blending,Material Preheating,Material Feeding
Steps after
Product Cooling,Cutting,Quality Testing,Packaging
Input ingredients
Output ingredients
Market info
Three-Tec is known for its expertise in manufacturing precision dosing and feeding systems for industrial applications, with a strong reputation for customizable engineered-to-order equipment and innovative solutions tailored to specific customer needs.

Technical Specifications


Extruder Sizes
5 mm / 9 mm / 12 mm
Max. Pressure
200 (ZE 5) / 250 (ZE 9) / 250 (ZE 12)
Max. Torque
2.5 Nm (ZE 5) / 14.5 Nm (ZE 9) / 20 Nm (ZE 12)
Max. Temperature
230 °C (optionally 400 °C)
Cooling method
Water / Air
Heating Zones
1 to 8
Length/Diameter (L/D)
15,20,25,30,40
Heating time up to 100°C
3 min (ZE 5) / 4 min (ZE 9) / 5 min (ZE 12)
Heating time up to 200°C
7 min (ZE 5) / 10 min (ZE 9) / 14 min (ZE 12)

Operating Characteristics


Screw Diameter Changeover
5 mm / 9 mm / 12 mm
Upscaling Capability
Reproducible Scale-Up
Control System
Central Control Panel
Cooling Type
Water / Air
Heating Zones
1 to 8
Flexibility
Hybrid Configuration
Heating Time to 100°C
3–5 min
Heating Time to 200°C
7–14 min
Max Pressure
200–250 bar
Max Torque
2.5–20 Nm
Max Temperature
230 °C (optionally 400 °C)

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
High
Biological compatibility
Not applicable
Cleanability
Easy to clean
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
High
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Screw diameter options
5 mm,9 mm,12 mm

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Table-top model
Compact footprint
Space-saving design
Screw diameter
5,9,or 12 mm
Casing type
Standard housing
Control panel type
Central control panel

Custom Options


Screw Diameter Options
5 mm,9 mm,12 mm
Control Panel Type
Centralized Control Panel
Heating Zones
1 to 8
Cooling Options
Water / Air