Lab-scale twin screw extruders for material development
Accelerate your formulation testing and material development with versatile, lab-scale twin screw extruders, offering precise control and customization for diverse applications.

Processes and Compounds Materials with Precision
The TwinLab-C 20/40 from Brabender is a lab and pilot-scale twin-screw extruder designed for versatile material processing across various industries. It employs a modular framework, allowing you to tailor the extrusion process to specific material and application requirements. This extruder excels in handling a diverse range of products from PVC compounds to plant-based foods. Operating on a twin-screw mechanism, it ensures optimal mixing and kneading, while supporting precise monitoring of process parameters. With capabilities for extrusion, sampling, conveying, cooling, and pelletizing, it suits both R&D and lab environments. The system is equipped for easy integration with upstream and downstream processes, enhancing your production line’s efficiency. Its design supports energy and material savings by minimizing waste and trial runs. The TwinLab-C 20/40 is engineered for simplicity in cleaning and maintenance, reducing downtime and ensuring sustained output. Several configuration options are available to meet specific production needs, along with comprehensive engineering support for customization. Suitable for industries such as chemical, food, and pharmaceuticals, this extruder complies with relevant industry standards, ensuring quality and safety in high-performance applications.
Benefits
- Enhances formulation precision with customizable screw configurations for diverse material processing needs.
- Improves resource efficiency by minimizing material waste during R&D trials.
- Integrates seamlessly with existing systems, streamlining lab and pilot-scale production processes.
- Simplifies maintenance and reduces downtime with easy cleaning and modular components.
- Supports sustainable production with energy-saving operations and reduced material consumption.
- Applications
- Metal powders,Snacks,Nutraceuticals,Pellets,Food industry,Chemical industry,Plant-based food,Petrochemical products,Sweets,Coating materials,Minerals,Biofuel,Pharmaceutical formulations
- End products
- Gelatin capsules,Biodiesel,Polyethylene profiles,Iron powder,Potato chips,Gummy candies,Chocolate bars,Vegan sausages,Decorative coatings,Catalyst pellets,Pvc compounds,Talcum powder,Polyethylene films,Dietary supplements
- Steps before
- Formulation development,Material selection,Material pre-mixing
- Steps after
- Cooling,Pelletizing,Winding,Conveying
- Input ingredients
- material samples,material formulations,free-flowing substances
- Output ingredients
- extrudates,novel formulations,pilot scale products
- 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 Type
- Single / Twin
- Modularity
- Modular framework
- Scalability
- Lab- and Pilot-Scale
- Process Flexibility
- Compact devices or modular drive units
- Live Recording
- Continuous live recording
- Process Monitoring
- Live process monitoring
- Configurability
- Application-specific configuration
- Cooling System
- Modular Cooling Die
- Feeder Type
- Gravimetric and Volumetric
- Material Input
- Low material input
- Energy Input
- Low energy input
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- CIP/SIP
- CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Energy efficiency
- 0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
- Live process monitoring
- Continuous
- Modular framework
- Yes
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Scale
- Lab / Pilot
- Footprint
- Lab and pilot-scale sizes
- Screw Type
- Single-screw / Twin-screw
- Modular System
- Yes
- Extruder Configuration
- Modular screw elements
- Die Geometry
- Various die heads
- Discharge Method
- Tailored
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen / PLC
- Discharge method
- Modular / Customizable
- Cooling option
- Integrated Modular Units