Lab- and Pilot-Scale Twin Screw Extruders: TwinLab
Experience the future of lab extrusion with the Brabender Twin Screw Extruders – the TwinLab series – which provides various configurations to process everything from liquids to pellets.
Manufacturer: Anton Paar — Austria
Overview
Experience the future of lab extrusion with the Brabender Twin Screw Extruders – the TwinLab series – which provides various configurations to process everything from liquids to pellets. Streamline your material testing for lab and pilot-scale setups, and optimize your extrusion production process. MetaBridge operating software ensures intuitive device control, paired with comprehensive features and data analytics. It lets you access data from any device at any time. TwinLab’s smart clam shell design makes the liner easy to access and clean. The modular TwinLab series is powered by the MetaStation drive unit and offers twin- and single-screw extrusion as well as batch-wise mixing.
Gain Insights with Lab-Scale Extrusion Data
Our Twin Screw Extruders – the TwinLab series – are measuring extruders for lab and pilot scale that provide comprehensive diagrams with recorded measurement parameters, letting you gain a deeper understanding of the materials you're working with. Every step of the process is tracked and recorded, giving you insights into the characteristics of the extruded materials. This lets you adapt parameters, recipes, and configurations with pin-point accuracy, and reduces setup times and sample waste.
Measure Results across Platforms for Better Collaboration
Our MetaBridge operating software offers cross-platform access to measuring results, letting you access your recorded data from any device and location. This translates into maximum operator convenience and no transcription errors. You can easily export and provide data to colleagues and third-party systems and even send measuring data per email directly from the extruder. You can measure the following crucial parameters in the extrusion process:
- Temperature
- Pressure
- Torque
- Drive load
- And more…
Working in Tough Environments? Need Easy Cleaning? No Problem
Our steel alloys for liners, screws, and dies have been designed to cope with abrasive applications. They can withstand temperatures above 500 °C. Whether you're working with highly corrosive or highly abrasive substances, our alloy will provide the durability you need. Because of the patented clam shell design with split and openable liners, you can easily monitor your screw configuration and processes as well as clean the screws and liners easily. This lets you keep your instrument clean and well-maintained – even in tough and abrasive applications.
Stay Flexible with Extruders of Various Sizes
Leverage extruders in various sizes and throughputs to meet your specific needs. Our range of extruders covers low and high-power applications. With throughputs ranging from 0.05 kg to 100 kg per hour, we cater to R&D labs and pilot scale production.
Modular Extrusion Solutions from a Single Supplier
The full Brabender twin-screw extrusion line solution is a modular plug-and-play system that combines extruders, feeders, pumps, dies, and downstream equipment. This means you get a complete extrusion line from a single supplier with a single point of contact, minimal setup costs, and quick startup time. Our modular extrusion solutions are powered by MetaStation drive units and let you easily switch between twin-, single-screw extrusion, and batch-wise mixing, all while providing the full spectrum of measuring parameters and analysis options of the stand-alone extruders. So even if you have limited space or budget, extrusion and mixing is accessible for you.
Your Partner for Special Applications, Customized Solutions
Based on decades of experience in extrusion and vast application know-how, we find solutions where others don’t. We test your material and provide tailored solutions. With our in-house production and a dedicated R&D team, we even develop and supply customized solutions for all kinds of specific applications. Don’t hesitate to contact us in order to discuss your requirements and to find a customized solution for your extrusion task.
Models
Lab- and Pilot-Scale Twin Screw Extruders: TwinLab is available in 3 models: TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36, TwinLab B-TSE-A 20/40, TwinLab B-TSE-S 20/40.
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36
High shear energy: 1.43 OD/ID ratio.
TwinLab B-TSE-A 20/40
Compact extrusion solution with integrated drive.
TwinLab B-TSE-S 20/40
Space-saving and versatile lab extruder (twin-screw).
Specifications for Twin Screw Extruders: TwinLab
| Specification | B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screw Diameter | 12 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm | 30 mm |
| L/D | 36 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Max. Speed | 1,200 rpm | max. 200 rpm (MetaStation 8 / 8E), with gearbox max. 800 rpm max. 400 rpm (MetaStation 16), with gearbox max. 1200 rpm | 1,200 rpm | 1,200 rpm |
| Max. Screw Torque | 2 x 15 Nm | 2 x 40 Nm | 2 x 40 Nm | 2 x 150 Nm |
| Max. Power | N/A | N/A | 9.5 kW | 39 kW |
| Connectivity | Compatible with all MetaStation drive units | Compatible with MetaStation 8/8E and 16 drive units | Stand-alone unit | Stand-alone unit |
| Power Supply | Fixed connection, supply via drive unit | Fixed connection, supply via drive unit | 3 x 400 V, 50/60 Hz + N + PE, 63 A; 3 x 230 V, 50/60 Hz + PE, 76 A | 3 x 400 V, 50/60 Hz + N + PE, 118 A |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | With coaster: 1,240 mm x 600 mm x 1,300 mm Without coaster: 1,240 mm x 600 mm x 450 mm | 2,000 x 500 x 1,565 mm | 2,013 x 450 x 1,566 mm | 2,310 x 500 x 1,590 mm |
| Weight | 175 kg (with support frame) | 420 kg | 480 kg | 850 kg |
Specifications for MetaStation
| Specification | MetaStation 4 | MetaStation 8 | MetaStation 16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Output | 4.2 kW | 8 kW | 16 kW |
| Torque and Speed | 200 Nm, 0.2 min⁻¹ to 185 min⁻¹ | 400 Nm, 0.2 min⁻¹ to 200 min⁻¹ | 400 Nm, 0.2 min⁻¹ to 400 min⁻¹ 500 Nm, 0.2 min⁻¹ to 275 min⁻¹ |
| Speed Deviation | 0.2 % through digital feedback | ||
| Integrated Temperature Control | 6 zones (integrated in the drive unit) | 8 zones At MetaStation 8E integrated in the drive unit At MetaStation 8 integrated in docking stations | 8 zones (integrated in docking stations) |
| Connectivity | MetaBridge Connect WebAPI Labfolder (LIMS) | ||
| Safety Devices | Emergency motor stop button Non-contact magnetic safety switch on the cover of the measuring system | ||
| Power Supply | 3 × 400 V 50/60 Hz + N + PE, 32 A Optional: 3 × 220 V 50/60 Hz + PE, 32 A without transformer | 3 × 400 V 50/60 Hz + N + PE, 63 A Optional: 3 × 230 V 50/60 Hz + PE, 72 A | 3 × 400 V 50/60 Hz + N + PE, 63 A Optional: 3 × 220 V 50/60 Hz + PE, 72 A |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 700 mm x 870 mm x 950 mm | 600 mm x 1500 mm x 1370 mm | 600 mm x 1500 mm x 1370 mm |
| Weight (net) | 154 kg | 311 kg | 311 kg |