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Extruders

Select the Appropriate R&D Extruder from This Table
Extruder Type Screw Extruder Screen Extruder
  1. Actual production output depends on the characteristics of the material being extruded. All figures approximate and for guidance only.
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Mini Screw		 extruder 20 thumbnail
Extruder 20

For general research work with small quantities of material or gear-screen comparison For general research and small scale production.
Extruder Die Diameter(s) 0.7 - 6 mm 0.5 - 6 mm
Minimum Load Size 5-10 grams 10-20 grams
Max. Output 1
100-300 grams/hour 5-25kg/hr
Companion Equip. Multi-Bowl Spheronizer 60,120 Multi-Bowl Spheronizer 250
Select the Appropriate Production
Extruder from This Table
Extruder
Type		 Screen Extruder Gear Extruder Gear Extruder
  1. Production capacity depends on the characteristics of the material being extruded. All figures approximate and for guidance only.
  2. Automatic/Manual Controls available.
  3. Equipment tailored to customer requirements.
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Extruder 35, Extruder 50		 extruder 40 thumbnail
Extruder 40		 extruder 100 thumbnail
Extruder 100

Pilot Plant or Production 2 3 Production 2 3 Production 2 3
Extrudate
Diameter		 0.5 - 3 mm 0.8 - 3 mm 0.8 - 3 mm
Minimum
Load Size 1		 ~300 grams Pilot Plant or Production Extruder Production Extruder
Max.
Output 1
~200kg/hr (Extruder 35)
~250-300kg/hr(Extruder 50)		 ~40kg/hr ~200kg/hr
Companion Equip. Spheronizer Models 380, 500, 700, 700 Twin

A Brief Overview of the Various Types of Extruders, and Extruders Used Prior to the Spheronization of Pharmaceutical Products

Extrusion is a continious process. In the pharmaceutical industry, extrusion is the necessary first step in the extrusion-spheronization process. However, extrusion is often used to eliminate dust in formulations even when spheronization is not the final objective. The choice between gear and screen extruders depends on the formulation characteristics and the required density of the extrudate. Therefore, the right equipment for you would depend on the specific needs of your application.

Please contact us and we'll be happy to discuss your intended application in greater detail.

There are Three Main Types of Extruders (Although There are Other Variations on These Basic Types)

 

 

Gear Extruder

Small R&D
Screw Extruder
Gear Extruder

Screen Extruder
Gear Extruder

Gear Extruder
  • Commonly used in industrial applications.
  • The higher pressure/heat generated by screw extruders often degrades pharmaceutical products.
  • Commonly used in pharmaceutical industry
  • Relatively high throughput
  • Produces a relatively lower density extrudate
  • Commonly used in pharmaceutical industry
  • Produces a relatively higher density extrudate
  • Gears are robust and and last longer

 

 

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