Twin-screw extruder for high containment applications
Achieve precise mixing of sensitive compounds with a twin-screw extruder designed for high containment, ensuring consistent quality and enhanced safety in continuous processing environments.
Extrudes and Mixes Pharmaceutical and Chemical Compounds
The ZE 18 HMI Twin-Screw Extruder from Three-Tec GmbH is engineered to meet the demands of pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers seeking precise control and flexibility. This high-performance extruder integrates seamlessly into production lines, offering both integrated and external control unit options for tailored application needs.
With a screw diameter of 18 mm and a maximum torque of 60 Nm, the ZE 18 HMI excels in processes requiring tight mixing and extrusion capabilities. It is designed for continuous, high-speed operations, making it ideal for producing pharmaceutical tablets, polymer granules, and fine chemical compounds.
The extruder supports a wide range of configurations with adjustable L/D ratios from 20 to 60, along with speed options from 0.1 to 300 min-1, or up to 1,000 min-1 per customer requirements, enhancing processing flexibility. It operates efficiently at temperatures up to 230°C, extendable to 400°C for demanding applications, while featuring a robust servo motor for low noise output and efficient energy utilization.
Material contact parts and barrels are fabricated from stainless steel, imparting corrosion resistance and compatibility with various chemicals, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The modular design features from 1 to 12 heating zones, allowing precise thermal control.
The ZE 18 HMI supports seamless integration into existing systems and is compatible with high containment setups, ensuring compliance with GMP and other regulatory requirements. Optional customization and engineering support ensure this extruder aligns perfectly with specific production goals and materials.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency with flexible L/D ratios and adjustable speeds.
- Reduces operational noise and energy usage through a low-noise servo motor.
- Ensures product integrity with corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction.
- Complies with stringent pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing standards.
- Allows seamless integration and customization for diverse processing environments.
- Applications
- Polymers,Nutraceuticals,Fine chemicals,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Polymer masterbatches,Pharmaceutical tablets,Active pharmaceutical ingredients (apis),Nutraceutical capsules,Polymer granules,Fine chemical compounds
- Steps before
- Material Feeding,Pre-mixing
- Steps after
- Cooling,Cutting,Pelletizing,Packaging
- Input ingredients
- raw materials,powders,polymers,chemical compounds
- Output ingredients
- extruded products,formed materials,plastic profiles
- 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
- Max. Torque
- 60 Nm
- Max. Temperature
- 230°C (400°C optional)
- Cooling method
- Water / air or water-air mixture
- Heating zones
- 1 to 12
- Speed
- 0.1–300 min-1,optionally 1–1,000 or customer-specific
- L/D ratio
- 20,25,30,40,50,60 or customer-specific
- Weight
- ≈ 150 kg
- Throughput
- 10 kg/h
- Drive type
- Low noise servo motor
- Material parts in contact with product
- Stainless steel
- Material barrel,extrusion dies
- Various stainless steels hardened,adapted to customer application
- Control unit type
- Integrated / External
- Temperature control range
- 230°C (400°C optional)
- Cooling method
- Water / air or water-air mixture
- Speed range
- 0.1-300 min-1
- Flexibility in design
- According to customer requirements
- Heating zones
- 1 to 12
- Drive type
- Low noise servo motor
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC
- Application integration
- High containment and production applications
- Abrasion resistance
- High
- Biological compatibility
- Suitable for pharmaceutical applications
- Cleanability
- Easy to clean for high containment applications
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Stainless steel components for resistance
- Density/particle size
- Designed for varied material sizes
- Screw diameter
- 18 mm
- Control unit
- Integrated or external
- Heating zones
- 1 to 12
- Weight
- ≈ 150 kg
- Control unit type
- Integrated or external
- Integration possibilities
- High containment and production applications
- Heating zones
- 1 to 12
- Speed range
- 0.1-300 min-1,optionally 1-1'000 min-1
- Length-to-diameter ratio (L/D)
- 20,25,30,40,50,60 or custom
- Maximum temperature
- 230°C (400°C optional)