Lab- and pilot-scale twin screw extruders for small-scale production
Optimize extrusion techniques with lab and pilot-scale twin screw extruders, designed for small-scale production and R&D testing. Perfect for achieving precise material properties and rapid prototyping across diverse applications.
Processes and Mixes Materials for Extrusion and Testing
The TwinLab B-TSE series from Anton Paar offers tailored twin screw extruders for lab- and pilot-scale material testing. These versatile extruders excel in processing a wide range of materials, including polymers and plant-based foods. Utilizing a modular design, they support applications from extrusion and mixing to material transfer and pelletizing. With throughput capabilities ranging from small-scale R&D needs to pilot plant production, the B-TSE series accommodates various processing requirements. The MetaBridge software enhances automation, providing cross-platform data access and facilitating seamless production integration. Engineered from robust steel alloys, these units withstand high temperatures and abrasive substances, ensuring durability. Easy-to-clean, thanks to a patented clam shell design, each extruder maintains operational efficiency. Tailored options and comprehensive engineering support ensure that every extruder meets your specific application demands.
Benefits
- Enhances production flexibility with modular configurations for diverse materials.
- Improves operational efficiency through quick-change components and easy cleaning.
- Boosts data-driven decision-making with real-time analytics via MetaBridge software.
- Minimizes sample waste and setup times by adapting parameters with precision.
- Withstands harsh processing conditions with durable steel alloy construction.
- Applications
- Polymers, Meat analogues, Invert sugar, Grain and starch, Sugar, Pasta, Food and feed products, Plant-based food, Elastomers, Chocolate, Dairy products
- End products
- Polyethylene, Spaghetti, Fettuccine, Cornflakes, Gluten-free flour, Polypropylene, Plant-based burger patties, Invert sugar syrup, Polybutadiene, Milk powder, Chocolate bars, Vegan sausages, High-fructose corn syrup, Animal feed pellets, Tofu, Polyvinyl chloride, Tempeh, Fishmeal alternatives
- Steps before
- Raw material preparation, Pre-mixing, Material feeding, Temperature adjustment, Moisture conditioning
- Steps after
- Pelletizing, Cooling, Quality inspection, Packaging, Data analysis
- Input ingredients
- process liquids, powders, pellets, raw materials
- Output ingredients
- extruded materials, pellets, strands, films, tubes
- Market info
- Brabender is renowned for producing high-quality, engineered-to-order lab equipment for material testing, particularly in food and plastics industries, specializing in precision instruments for measuring, preparation, and processing.
- Screw diameter
- 12 mm, 20 mm, 30 mm
- L/D Ratio
- 36, 40
- Max. speed
- 1200 rpm
- Max. screw torque
- 2 x 15 Nm, 2 x 40 Nm, 2 x 150 Nm
- Max. power
- 9.5 kW, 39 kW
- Throughput
- up to 100 kg/h
- Power supply
- 3 x 400 V, 50/60 Hz + N + PE, 63 A
- 3 x 230 V,50/60 Hz + PE,76 A
- 3 x 400 V,50/60 Hz + N + PE,118 A
- Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 1240 mm x 600 mm x 450 mm to 2310 mm x 500 mm x 1590 mm
- Weight
- 175 kg to 850 kg
- High shear energy
- 1.43 OD/ID ratio
- Screw configuration
- Modular, twin-screw or single-screw
- Automation level
- MetaBridge software with data access
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch-wise mixing and continuous extrusion
- Cleaning method
- Patented clam shell design for easy cleaning
- Flexibility
- Six different dosing options
- High shear energy
- 1.43 OD/ID ratio
- Abrasion resistance
- Yes
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Yes
- Density/particle size
- 0.05–100 kg/h
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³
- Cleanability
- Easy liner and screw removal
- Machine footprint
- 1240 mm x 600 mm x 1300 mm with coaster
- Machine weight
- 175 kg to 850 kg depending on model
- Screw diameter
- 12 mm, 20 mm, 30 mm
- Compact extrusion solution
- Integrated drive for space-saving
- Patented clam shell design
- For easy screw removal and cleaning
- Liner adaptability
- Specific modular configuration
- Discharge method
- Various sizes and throughputs
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen with MetaBridge software
- Integration possibilities
- Compatible with MetaStation drive units
- Liner removal
- Patented clam shell design
- Screw configuration
- Adaptable, specific modular configuration
- Dosing options
- Six different options
- Space-saving design
- Compact with integrated drive
- Material addition
- Six openings for raw material addition