Process 16 Parallel Twin-Screw Extruders
Thermo Process 16 Twin-Screw Extruder is designed to satisfy the needs of R&D, process development, and small batch production by ensuring easy handling and workflow efficiency. Easy cleaning and access are enabled by the housing and split barrel design with a removable top cover ensuring customer-specific application flexibility. User-friendly touch-screen operation that features an integrated feeder control and easily removable product contact parts. The compact design minimizes the usage of lab space and is ideal for a variety of compounding workflows with accessories such as filament spooler, sheet take-off systems, and pelletizers.
The Process 16 extruder is also available in a hygienic model which includes stainless steel / pharma-grade steel product-contact-parts. The hygienic model is recommended when developing materials such as HMMA (high-moisture meat analogues) and TVP (texturized vegetable protein) applications.
Specifications
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Specifications
Barrel diameter | 16 mm |
Barrel length | 40 L/D |
Barrel/screw material | 440C – Process 16 Extruder X15TN – Process 16 Hygienic Extruder |
Diameter ratio Do/Di | 1.78 |
Screw speed | 10 … 1000 rpm |
Torque max | 36 Nm |
Pressure | 100 bar |
Temperature | 350°C (optional 450°C) |
Heating zones | 8 zones, 7 x 5 L/D electrical heated (optional water cooled) |
Throughput range | 0.4 kg/h to 20 kg/h (material dependent) |
Dimensions | 1230 x 690 x 1120 mm (L x W x H) |
Weight | 180 kg |
Power supply | 3 x 400V, 25 A, 50/60 Hz |
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