Lab-scale extruders for material development
Optimize your lab and pilot-scale extrusion processes with advanced material development and testing capabilities, ensuring precise compounding and efficient resource use for diverse products.
Processes and Compounds Materials into Granules and Pellets
The Brabender Extruders, including the TwinLab-C 20/40 and Mini-Compounder KETSE 12/36, offer versatile solutions for laboratory and pilot-scale material processing. Utilizing a modular extrusion system, these machines efficiently process and compound materials into granules and pellets, making them ideal for precision tasks in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries. With options for single and twin-screw designs, these extruders address diverse applications from polyethylene pellets and PVC granules to soy protein isolate and chocolate coatings. They enable precise compounding and sampling, supported by interchangeable die heads and screw elements for specific application needs. Capable of lab-scale testing, these units minimize material and energy use during trials, integrating smoothly into your R&D department. Built-in monitoring ensures continuous data collection for process insights, while the equipment’s flexible configurations and comprehensive engineering support facilitate tailored solutions to meet unique production requirements. Available in robust materials for enhanced durability, they are designed to meet relevant industry standards, offering a seamless fit for demanding environments.
Benefits
- Enables efficient material utilization with lab-scale testing, saving resources and reducing costs.
- Customizable configurations accommodate diverse application needs, enhancing operational flexibility.
- Continuous process monitoring provides critical data insights for improved production quality.
- Minimizes changeover times with easy-to-clean designs, increasing operational efficiency.
- Supports broad industry compliance, ensuring compatibility with various regulatory requirements.
- Applications
- Raw materials,Snacks,Pet food,Food industry,Chemical industry,Plant-based food,Sweets,Coating materials,Minerals,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Cosmetic powders,Dietary supplements,Polyethylene pellets,Granola bars,Pharmaceutical tablets,Dry dog food kibble,Chocolate coatings,Pvc granules,Corn snacks,Soy protein isolate
- Steps before
- Material Preparation,Formulation Testing
- Steps after
- Cooling,Conveying,Pelletizing,Winding,Film Blowing,Quality Analysis
- Input ingredients
- raw materials,novel formulations,free-flowing substances
- Output ingredients
- extrudates,pellets,film products,tubing,wire coatings
- 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.
- Extruder Type
- Single-screw / Twin-screw
- Scalability
- Lab-scale / Pilot-scale
- Modular Configuration
- Yes
- Automation
- Manual / PLC
- Die Geometry
- Multiple Configurations
- Process Monitoring
- Live recording of process parameters
- Screw Elements
- Modular Elements
- Cooling System
- Modular Cooling Die
- Feeder Types
- Gravimetric / Volumetric / Forced
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Energy efficiency
- 0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Continuous live recording of process parameters
- Yes
- Integration of modular components
- Yes
- Adaptable for single- and twin-screw processes
- Yes
- Flexibility in application-specific configuration
- High
- Low resource consumption during trial runs
- Yes
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Compact / Variable
- Feed method
- Gravimetric / Volumetric / Forced
- Discharge method
- Modular / Customizable
- Screw type
- Single-screw / Twin-screw
- Die size
- 6–25 mm
- Modular components
- Yes
- Modular framework
- Single-screw and twin-screw configurations
- Screw elements
- Modular options for specific applications
- Die geometries
- Different configurations available
- Device type
- Compact or modular drive units
- Extrusion tools
- Variety of die heads and screws
- Accessory integration
- Feeding,cooling,and pelletizing options
- Application-specific configuration
- Customized solutions for different processes