Small twin screw extruder
Optimize your lab and pilot production with a versatile twin screw extruder, designed for precise control over mixing and extrusion processes, accommodating various materials from powders to granules. Achieve consistent results and innovative product formulations effortlessly.
Processes and Mixes Polymers and Food Ingredients
The TwinLab series from Anton Paar delivers versatile lab- and pilot-scale twin screw extruders designed for processing complex materials such as polymers, elastomers, and plant-based foods. These extruders stand out due to their modular extrusion systems that allow seamless integration into existing production lines. They operate by utilizing high shear energy and a patented clam shell design, which facilitate easy screw removal and thorough cleaning. Ideal for applications ranging from polymers and plastics to food items like dairy-free cheese and muesli flakes, they offer throughputs from 0.05 kg to 100 kg per hour with precision dosing and mixing capabilities. The MetaBridge software enhances productivity by offering real-time data access and remote monitoring, ensuring maximum operational efficiency across all devices. Made from robust steel alloys, these extruders can withstand harsh conditions and temperatures above 500 °C, making them suitable for abrasive and corrosive substances. With MetaStation drive units, the TwinLab extruders support full-spectrum analysis and can be customized to meet specific production requirements, providing valuable insights through comprehensive material measurement.
Benefits
- Streamlines R&D transitions to production scale, reducing time to market.
- Enhances operational efficiency with flexible dosing and mixing options.
- Minimizes maintenance downtime through easy-clean clam shell design.
- Offers substantial energy savings with optimized motor and drive units.
- Ensures adaptability for a wide range of materials, including corrosive and abrasive substances.
- Applications
- Polymers,Food,Feed,Invert sugar,Grain and starch,Sugar,Plant-based food,Elastomers,Plastics,Chocolate,Rubber,Dairy products
- End products
- Liquid invert sugar,Processed cheese,Chocolate chips,Maltodextrin,Dairy-free cheese,Rubber seals,Rubber tires,Modified starch,Polyethylene pellets,Custard powder,Tapioca pearls,Cornflakes,Nutrient pellets,Granulated sugar,Polypropylene films,Milk powder,Granola,Muesli base flakes,Meatless burgers,Feed pellets,Chocolate bars,Vegan sausages,Vegan plant-based yogurt
- Steps before
- Material preparation,Powder blending,Liquid mixing,Pre-heating,Homogenization
- Steps after
- Cooling,Cutting,Pelletizing,Packaging,Quality inspection
- Input ingredients
- process liquids,powders,pellets,raw materials,highly corrosive substances,highly abrasive substances
- Output ingredients
- extruded materials,film,pellets,strands,tubing,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.
- Screw diameter
- 12 mm,20 mm,30 mm
- L/D ratio
- 36,40
- Max. speed
- 1200 rpm
- Max. screw torque
- 2 x 15 Nm,2 x 40 Nm,2 x 150 Nm
- Max. power
- 9.5 kW,39 kW
- Throughput
- up to 100 kg/h
- Drive load
- 150 Nm per screw
- Material throughput
- for pilot plants and small-scale production
- Cooling temperature
- Withstand temperatures above 500 °C
- Working mechanism
- Twin-screw extrusion
- Integrated steps
- Feeding,mixing,extrusion
- Cleaning method
- Patented clam shell design for easy cleaning
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch and inline continuous possible
- Automation level
- Controlled by MetaBridge software
- High shear energy
- 1.43 OD/ID ratio
- Feed type
- Liquids / Powders / Pellets
- ASTM
- D4976
- ASTM
- D6261
- Compact extrusion solution
- Yes
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen
- Integration possibilities
- Compatible with MetaBridge software
- Liner removal
- Patented clam shell design
- Screw removal
- Patented clam shell design
- Drive unit compatibility
- MetaStation drive units
- Extruder type
- Twin-screw / Single-screw
- Dosing options
- Six different options
- Screw configuration
- Adaptable modular design