Mini Extruder ZE5
The ZE 5 HMI mini extruder, in its compact table-top format, stands as one of the smallest extruders available on the market, offering remarkable versatility despite its size. Designed with flexibility in mind, it can be equipped with a wide range of features similar to its larger counterparts, making it an excellent choice for laboratories and small-scale production facilities.
This mini extruder is especially beneficial during the early development phases of new products, where only small quantities of active ingredients are available. With the ability to process as little as 1 gram of material, the extruder produces an extrudate weighing 0.75 grams, minimizing material waste while ensuring high-quality output. This precise handling of small quantities makes the ZE 5 HMI an invaluable tool for research, formulation testing, and prototype production.
The extruder is highly customizable, offering several options to enhance its performance. For example, it can be equipped with various cooling methods, including water, air, or liquid nitrogen, providing temperature control that is crucial when working with heat-sensitive materials. This adaptability ensures that the extruder can handle a wide range of materials, from polymers to specialized compounds, without compromising their integrity during processing.
Additionally, the ZE 5 HMI features optical pressure measurement at the die, offering real-time data for monitoring and adjusting the extrusion process. This feature allows for better control over the extrusion parameters, improving the consistency and quality of the output. The extruder also includes liquid feeders, which ensure a continuous and uniform supply of raw materials, further improving the process's efficiency and reliability.
One of the key highlights of the ZE 5 HMI mini extruder is its co-rotating screw conveyors, which can be customized with different screw segments to suit a variety of processing needs. These screw segments enable functions such as conveying, kneading, mixing, compacting, pressing, decompressing, or even reverse conveying. This level of customization makes the extruder suitable for a wide range of applications, including basic compounding, reactive extrusion, and complex material processing.
In conclusion, the ZE 5 HMI mini extruder is an ideal solution for anyone needing a compact yet highly capable extrusion system for small-scale production or research purposes. Its small size, combined with its customizable features, ensures that it delivers optimal performance, even when handling small quantities of active ingredients or specialized materials. Whether for R&D, formulation testing, or prototype production, the ZE 5 HMI mini extruder provides the flexibility, precision, and efficiency required for successful material processing.
Technical data
Screw 5 mm Heating time 3 min (100 °C) / 8 min (200 °C)
Max. Pressure 200 bar Stainless steel 316 L (1.4404) etc.
Max. Torque. 2.5 Nm L/D. 15:1 to 40:1
Max. Temp. 230 °C (400 °C optional) Operation Touch panel
Heating Zones 1-8. L x W x H (mm) 650 (excl. barrel) x 400 x 260