Mini extruder for early development phase testing
In early development, tackling limited material availability is crucial; this compact mini extruder optimizes small-batch processing, ensuring precise control for seamless transition to full-scale production.
Processes Small-Scale Extrudates for R&D Applications
The ZE 5 HMI from Three-Tec is a compact, table-top mini extruder designed for research and development applications in pharmaceuticals, biotech, and chemical industries. Its small-scale extruder capabilities make it ideal for manipulating minimal material batches, perfect for early-stage testing where resources are limited. The ZE 5 HMI features customizable co-rotating screw conveyors, designed for specific processing needs such as conveying, kneading, mixing, compacting, pressing, decompressing, or reverse conveying. This flexibility enhances its integration into R&D labs seeking precision in testing various formulations. Equipped with options for water, air, or liquid nitrogen cooling, as well as optical pressure measurement and liquid feeding, it achieves efficient and controlled processing of products like capsule fillers, vitamin gummies, and protein supplements. Automated via a touch panel interface, it fits seamlessly into laboratory environments, allowing manual or semi-automated operation as needed. Constructed from stainless steel 316L, the ZE 5 HMI ensures durability and corrosion resistance, meeting stringent industry standards for material handling and safety.
Benefits
- Optimizes resource use with efficient handling of small material quantities.
- Enhances process flexibility with customizable screw configurations.
- Ensures precision in R&D applications with variable cooling options and pressure measurement.
- Integrates smoothly into lab settings with a compact, table-top design and touch panel interface.
- Maintains durability and compliance with stainless steel 316L construction.
- Applications
- Supplements,Fine chemicals,Nutraceuticals,Biopharmaceuticals,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Herbal capsules,Vitamin gummies,Capsule fillers,Enzyme powders,Powder inhalers,Controlled-release pills,Protein supplements,Effervescent tablets,Biopolymer matrices,Digestive aids
- Steps before
- Mixing,Compounding,Material Preparation,Homogenization
- Steps after
- Cooling,Pelletizing,Forming,Testing
- Input ingredients
- active ingredient,material,solid,powder
- Output ingredients
- extrudate
- 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.
- Screw Diameter
- 5 mm
- Max. Pressure
- 200 bar
- Max. Torque
- 2.5 Nm
- Max. Temperature
- 230 °C (400 °C optional)
- Heating Zones
- 1-8
- Heating Time
- 3 min (100 °C) / 8 min (200 °C)
- Material
- Stainless steel 316 L (1.4404)
- L/D Ratio
- 15
- Operation
- Touch panel
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 650 x 400 x 260 mm (excl. barrel)
- Cooling Options
- Water / Air / Liquid nitrogen
- Optical Pressure Measurement
- At the die
- Working mechanism
- Co-rotating screw conveyors
- Integrated steps
- Conveying,kneading,mixing,compacting,pressing,decompressing,reverse conveying
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Cooling options
- Water,air,liquid nitrogen
- Heat control
- Touch panel operation
- Automation level
- Touch panel control
- Pressure measurement
- Optical at the die
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Stainless steel 316 L
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³
- FDA compliance
- Yes
- CE marking
- Yes
- GMP compliance
- Possible
- ATEX certification
- No
- 3A Sanitary Standards
- No
- Machine footprint
- 650 mm x 400 mm x 260 mm
- Control panel type
- Touch panel
- Compact footprint
- Table-top format
- Screw diameter
- 5 mm
- Screw customization
- Conveying,kneading,mixing,compacting,pressing,decompressing,reverse conveying
- Cooling option
- Water,air,liquid nitrogen
- Cooling Options
- Water / Air / Liquid Nitrogen
- Optical Pressure Measurement
- Available
- Liquid Feeders
- Available
- Screw Segment Customization
- Conveying / Kneading / Mixing / Compacting / Pressing / Decompressing / Reverse Conveying
- Touch Panel Operation
- Available