Twin-screw extruder for pharmaceutical applications
Developing new pharmaceutical formulations or ensuring consistent quality in complex drug production processes often requires precise and controlled extrusion techniques. High containment is also necessary to protect both the product and operators from exposure to active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Ensures precise extrusion and high containment
The twin-screw extruder by Leistritz, represented by Austar, is designed for emerging pharmaceutical applications such as hot-melt extrusion, melting granulation, wet extrusion, and film dosage preparations. A high-torque spline shaft and flexible thread elements allow for various screw configurations, providing a broad process window. The extruder also features a uniquely designed barrel for stable and accurate temperature control. It offers high containment solutions from OEB3 to OEB5, ensuring safe operation. Austar’s laboratory in Shijiazhuang is equipped with ZSE 12 HP-PH equipment for material testing and equipment demonstrations. Leistritz, the first to apply this technology in the pharmaceutical sector, partners with numerous reference-listed drug manufacturers, attesting to its reliability and expertise.
Benefits
- Broad process window with flexible screw configurations
- High torque for consistent extrusion
- Stable and accurate temperature control
- High containment levels (OEB3 to OEB5)
- Experienced in pharmaceutical industry applications