Micro Extruders
Unique 5mm, 9mm, 12mm and 16mm Parallel Twin-Screw Extruders
Unique, modular extruders manufactured by us range from the smallest twin parallel-screw extruder in the world to 50 mm in diameter. All are constructed to meet cGMP standards and are available in multiple configurations and different L/D ranging from 10:1 to 40:1. All wetted surfaces are made of stainless steel 1.4404/316L and polished to Ra 0.8
The units can be fitted with different gear boxes allowing for co-rotating and counter-rotating operation. Concave screws with different pitches are available as well as segmented ones that the user can tailor to the level of desired mixing or shear imposed on the sample. Modular and solid screws are available.
The barrels are mounted with industry-standard tri-clamp fittings allowing for quick assembly or disassembly without the need to use hand tools. The barrels have the unique advantage to allow for steep temparature gradients and are heated on both top and bottom. A system can have more than one barrel of different lengths and temperatures can range from sub-ambient up to 420⁰C. Because of the unique barrel construction, multiple feeding ports including solids, liquids, side-feeding as well as super-critical fluids are possible.
The systems are mounted onto IP 55 rated enclosures. The systems can have controllers that are in one box, or separated so that you can use it in a glove box application.
Units can be configured with a Siemens PLC color touch screen or a simpler Datalogic control system. The Siemens controller allows for data collection via USB memory stick. In all cases, the power requirements are: 230 VAC +/- 10% and 60Hz. In most cases, we can custom design a unit according to your needs.
If you are interested in trying one of these unique systems, short term rentals are possible. Please contact us for further details.
5 mm Parallel Twin-Screw Extruder
This is the smallest parallel twin-screw extruder in the world. Ideal for pre-formulation and formulation development; a 15:1 L/D unit can work with as little as 1 or 2 grams of material. When you have limited amounts of precious API, this would be the only solution.
The rates can range from 1 to 2 grams to a maximum 600 grams per hour. Of course, depending on your specific needs, we can also supply appropriate feeders.
Another advantage is that you can scale up with minimum modifications.
Short term rentals are available, please contact us.
9mm Parallel Twin-Screw Extruder
Having the distinction of being the second smallest parallel twin-screw extruder in the world, the 9mm is a little powerhouse. Ideal for pre-formulation and formulation development; a 15:1 L/D unit can work with as little as 10 or 15 grams of material.
When you have limited amounts of material, this would be the best solution. The rates can range from 10 to 15 grams to a maximum 2 Kg per hour. Of course, depending on your specific needs, we can also supply appropriate feeders. Another advantage is that you can easily scale up.
Short term rentals are available, please contact us.
Extruder with Air Cooling
Extruder with Air Cooling
Extruder with Air Cooling
12mm Parallel Twin-Screw Extruder
Laboratory scale 12mm Parallel Twin-Screw Extruders are ideal for product development, pilot runs and when you need large initial amounts of product. The rates can range from 15 to 20 grams to a maximum 4 Kg per hour. Of course, depending on your specific needs, we can also supply appropriate feeders. Another advantage is that you can easily scale up to production size extruders.
Short term rentals are available, please contact us.
