Table top extruder for customizable extrusion processes
Discover versatile extrusion capabilities for developing complex formulations with precise temperature control and customizable screw design to meet specific process requirements.

Processes and Compounds Solids and Liquids
The ZE 18 HMI Table Top Extruder from Three-Tec GmbH is a versatile piece of process technology equipment designed for adaptability in pharmaceutical, food, and plastics industries. This co-rotating screw extruder accommodates a range of cooling options, including water, air, and liquid nitrogen, ensuring optimal temperature control and product integrity.
With customizable screw segments, you can tailor it for specific conveying, kneading, mixing, and compacting operations, making it ideal for producing tablet formulations, food flavoring pellets, and polymer pellets. The extruder offers a throughput of up to 10 kg/h, driven by a low-noise servo motor with speeds ranging from 0.1 to 300 min⁻¹, extendable to 1,000 min⁻¹ based on your requirements.
Constructed from stainless steel, the extruder barrel and dies are made to resist corrosion and meet diverse application needs. It integrates seamlessly into automated production lines with PLC control, facilitating precise dosing of solids and liquids. The equipment’s modular design allows for easy customization of L/D ratios and heating zones, ranging from 1 to 12, adapting to varying production scales.
The compact, bench-top form factor is perfect for R&D and pilot-scale operations, while its CIP (Clean-In-Place) compatibility ensures efficient cleaning and minimal downtime. For manufacturers prioritizing precision and flexibility, the ZE 18 HMI Table Top Extruder delivers reliable performance across a spectrum of production challenges.
Benefits
- Enhances precision in compounding processes with customizable screw configurations.
- Reduces energy costs with efficient servo motor operation.
- Adapts to diverse production needs with customizable cooling options.
- Minimizes maintenance time with CIP compatibility.
- Facilitates easy integration into existing lines with flexible design and control features.
- Applications
- Polymers,Fine chemicals,Nutraceuticals,Compounds,Coatings,Compounding,Extruders,Plastics,Food products,Process technology equipment,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Dietary supplement granules,Tablet formulations,Coating pastes,Granulated pharmaceuticals,Color masterbatches,Plastic granules,Thermoplastic composites,Candy bars,Protein powder blends,Food flavoring pellets,Polymer pellets
- Steps before
- Material Preparation,Mixing,Pre-heating,Raw Material Inspection
- Steps after
- Cooling,Cutting,Packaging,Quality Control
- Input ingredients
- Output ingredients
- 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
- 18 mm
- Maximum Torque
- 60 Nm
- Maximum Temperature
- 230°C (400°C optional)
- Cooling Options
- Water / air / liquid nitrogen
- Heating Zones
- 1 to 12
- Speed Range
- 0.1-300 min-1,optionally 1-1'000 or customizable
- Length-to-Diameter Ratio (L/D)
- 20,25,30,40,50,60 or customizable
- Throughput
- 10 kg/h
- Drive Type
- Low noise servo motor
- Material Parts in Contact
- Stainless steel
- Material Barrel,Extrusion Dies
- Various stainless steels,hardened
- Cooling method
- Water,air,liquid nitrogen
- Pressure measurement capability
- At the die
- Dosing option
- Automatic solid or liquid dosing
- Screw design customization
- Individually designed by customer
- Screw mechanism
- Co-rotating
- Operation mode
- Continuous inline
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Stainless steel
- Screw diameter
- 18 mm
- Cooling method
- Water,air,or liquid nitrogen
- Heating zones
- 1 to 12
- Footprint
- Table-top
- Drive type
- Low noise servo motor
- Material in contact
- Stainless steel
- Cooling Options
- Water / Air / Liquid Nitrogen
- Pressure Measurement
- Die Pressure Measurement
- Dosing Options
- Automatic Solid or Liquid Dosing
- Screw Design
- Individually Designed with Screw Segments
- Cooling and Heating Zones
- 1 to 12 Zones
- Speed Range
- 0.1–300 min-1,optionally 1–1'000 or custom
- L/D Ratio
- 20,25,30,40,50,60 or customer-specific
- Material of Parts in Contact
- Stainless Steel
- Material of Barrel and Dies
- Various Hardened Stainless Steels