Mixer/extruder for viscous pastes and plastic masses

Achieve seamless mixing, kneading, and extrusion of viscous materials with integrated high-shear efficiency, ensuring uniform texture and consistency in your production process.

Mixes, Kneads, and Extrudes Continuous Batches

The Extrudomix from Hosokawa Micron is a multifunctional mixer-extruder designed for challenging continuous processing needs in chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries. Combining high shear mixing, kneading, and extrusion in one compact unit, it efficiently turns solid, liquid, and powder inputs into uniform pastes and plastic masses. Featuring a single horizontal shaft with strategically arranged spiral blade segments, it processes materials continuously, ensuring consistent quality and particle dispersion. With capabilities to handle diverse applications such as producing protein bars, plant-based meats, and battery slurries, the Extrudomix integrates seamlessly into existing production lines. Its throughput varies across models, handling up to 4,550 kilograms per hour, with options for heating or cooling jackets tailored to specific process needs. Energy is conserved through an optimized motor system, lowering operational costs. The equipment offers material flexibility with various rotor sizes, enabling customization to specific production requirements. Additionally, it supports both continuous and batch operations, adapting to different production demands.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency by combining mixing, kneading, and extrusion in one unit.
  • Lowers operational costs with reduced energy consumption through optimized motor control.
  • Adapts to diverse product formulations with customizable rotor and die options.
  • Improves product consistency with continuous high shear processing.
  • Minimizes maintenance with robust design and optional CIP system for easy cleaning.

General


Applications
Chemicals,Food,Animal feed,Energy,Beverage,Metals,Cosmetics,Environment,Minerals,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Detergent powders,Reactor catalysts,Battery slurries,Pharmaceutical creams,Metal powders for additive manufacturing,Plant-based meat alternatives,Mineral suspension pastes,Custom pigments,Thickening agents,Cosmetic masks,Protein bars
Steps before
Grinding,Mixing base powders,Wet material mixing
Steps after
Homogenizing,Extrusion,Packing
Input ingredients
solids,liquids,wet material,base powders,homogenizing powders
Output ingredients
viscous pastes,plastic masses,homogeneous pastes,caked masses,extruded plastic mass
Market info
Hosokawa Micron is renowned for specializing in the manufacturing of powder and particle processing technologies, including mixing, drying, and milling equipment. They are respected for their innovative solutions and engineering excellence in industrial engineered-to-order equipment markets.

Technical Specifications


Process area diameter
152-610 mm
Approx. capacity
340-4550 kg/h
Typical motor power
7.5-95 kW
Die size
Up to 5-6 mm
Continuous mixing
Yes
Heating/cooling jackets
Available on request
Additional shear capabilities
Yes
Batch mixing alternative
Available on request
Material feeding
Automatic
Cooling or heating integration
Jacketed housings or hollow shafts
Die configuration
Variety available
A shaft seal
For operation under pressure or vacuum
Integrated containment systems
Available for low OEL product

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Single horizontal shaft with blade segments
Integrated steps
Mixing,kneading,and extrusion in one unit
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Shear capabilities
High shear mixing
Heating/cooling options
Heating/cooling jackets and hollow shafts available
Extrusion flexibility
Variety of extrusion plates with different shapes and sizes

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Kneading suitability
Plastic masses

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact design
Feed/Discharge method
Continuous
Die size
Up to 5-6 mm
Heating/Cooling availability
Jackets and hollow shafts on request

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC-based
Integration possibilities
Modular integration with existing systems
Extrusion die customization
Variety of shapes and sizes up to 5 - 6 mm diameter
Heating / Cooling options
Heating/cooling jackets and hollow shafts available
Shaft seal
Operation under pressure or vacuum
Containment systems
Integrated containment for low OEL products