Lab-scale twin screw extruder

Optimize your material testing and production efficiency with our versatile twin screw extruder, suitable for handling a wide range of materials from powders to pellets, ensuring precise control over your extrusion processes and product quality.

Processes, Mixes, and Extrudes Diverse Materials

The TwinLab series from Anton Paar offers versatile lab and pilot-scale twin screw extruders designed for intricate material processing. These systems handle diverse applications—from polymers and chocolate to plant-based foods—by using a patented clam shell design for easy cleaning and maintenance. Working seamlessly with the MetaStation drive units, they support continuous and batch operations, providing precise control over the extrusion and mixing processes. With throughputs up to 100 kg/h and screw speeds reaching 1200 rpm, the TwinLab extruders are ideal for R&D and pilot-scale setups, enabling efficient material testing through advanced measurement capabilities. Each unit is built to withstand high temperatures and abrasive conditions, ensuring durability and performance. Enhanced with MetaBridge software, they offer comprehensive cross-platform data access, streamlining quality analysis and process optimization. Configurable with various liners and screws, the TwinLab series adapts flexibly to your specific production needs, offering complete extrusion line solutions from a single supplier.

Benefits

  • Enhances material processing precision with modular configurations.
  • Streamlines data accessibility and analysis through cross-platform MetaBridge software.
  • Reduces maintenance time with easy-to-clean clam shell design.
  • Adapts flexibly to diverse applications from food to polymer industries.
  • Saves space with compact design, ideal for lab and pilot-scale environments.

General


Applications
Polymers,Meat analogues,Alternative proteins,Invert sugar,Grain and starch,Sugar,Pasta,Wire coating,Plant-based food,Tubing,Elastomers,Chocolate,Dairy products,Film,Pvc
End products
Spaghetti,Thermoplastic elastomers,Thermoplastic polyurethane,Tapioca starch balls,Plastic film wraps,Jelly candies,Chocolate coatings,Penne pasta,Starch-based packaging,Soy protein-based burger,Invert sugar syrups,Cornflakes,Reinforced tubing,Plant-based nuggets,Granola,Insulated electrical wires,Milk chocolate bars,Cheese analogue,Muesli base flakes,Imitation meat patties,Polyvinyl chloride pipes
Steps before
Material Loading,Homogenization,Melting,Mixing of Raw Materials
Steps after
Cooling,Pelletizing,Cutting,Quality Inspection
Input ingredients
liquids,powders,pellets,raw materials,abrasive substances,corrosive substances
Output ingredients
extruded materials,pellets,film,textured outputs,strand diameters,coated wires
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.

Technical Specifications


Model
B-TSE-A 12/36,B-TSE-A 20/40,B-TSE-S 20/40,B-TSE-S 30/40
Screw Diameter
12 mm,20 mm,30 mm
L/D Ratio
36,40,40,40
Max. Speed
1200 rpm
Max. Screw Torque
2 x 15 Nm,2 x 40 Nm,2 x 150 Nm
Power
9.5 kW,39 kW
Material Throughput
0.05 kg to 100 kg per hour
Operating Temperature
Up to 500 °C
High Shear Energy
1.43 OD/ID ratio
Drive Unit Compatibility
MetaStation 8,8E,16
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
1240 mm x 600 mm x 1300 mm
2000 x 500 x 1565 mm
2013 x 450 x 1566 mm
2310 x 500 x 1590 mm
Weight
175 kg,420 kg,480 kg,850 kg

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
MetaBridge software
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Cleaning method
Patented liner removal / Clam shell design
Changeover time
Quick setup with modular components
Energy efficiency
Optimized Metabridge operation
Material adaptability
Handles liquids,powders,and pellets

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Density/particle size
0.05–100 kg/h
Cleanability
Easy due to patented clam shell design

Product type Characteristics


Pilot-scale production
Lab and pilot setups
Small-scale trials
Test runs


ASTM D4976
B-TSE-A 12/36,B-TSE-A 20/40
ASTM D6261
B-TSE-S 20/40

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Space-saving and versatile lab extruder (twin-screw)
Control panel type
Ergonomic control panel
Discharge method
Tailormade for test runs and small-scale trials
Machine footprint
Compact extrusion solution with integrated drive
Feed/discharge method
Handles process liquids,powders,and pellets

Custom Options


Control panel type
MetaBridge software
Integration possibilities
Compatible with MetaStation drive units
Discharge method
Modular plug-and-play system
Flexibility
Six different dosing options
Compact footprint
Space-saving and versatile
Cleaning method
Patented clam shell design
Easy screw removal
Yes