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Applicable materials |
General plastics, engineering resins, elastomers, etc. |
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Screw diameter |
30mm |
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Speed |
0-120rpm |
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Pressure measurement |
0-50MPa |
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Particle cutting specifications |
Diameter 1-4mm, length 3±0.2mm |
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Control system |
SIEMENS PLC touch screen |
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Screen changer and die |
Quick opening design, optional melt pump for high-pressure extrusion. |
The lab scale extruders produced by our company mainly include the following types
Lab Scale Single Screw Extruder
A lab-scale single-screw extruder is a compact, research-oriented machine used to simulate production processes with small amounts of material, allowing for testing and experimentation on a reduced scale. These extruders utilize a single screw mechanism to melt and shape materials, enabling researchers to study different parameters and formulations before scaling up to industrial-sized equipment.

Lab Scale Twin Screw Extruder
Twin-screw extruders are well-established tools for the mixing, compounding, and processing of materials. They are used in a wide variety of polymer, pharmaceutical, battery, and food applications to efficiently develop and produce high-quality products using a continuous process. The modularity of twin-screw extruders gives you the process design flexibility needed to accomplish your goals.

● The laboratory extruder can design the screw structure according to the material type, the screw and the material barrel processing precision is high, the extrusion pressure is stable.
● Brand servo motor drive, screw speed control accurate, stable and reliable.
● Melt pressure and screw speed closed loop control, control extrusion pressure fluctuation.
● Brand control system, touch screen operation, speed, temperature, pressure to achieve full monitoring
● The laboratory extruder can be equipped with a melt pump to achieve precise and quantitative extrusion.
● The laboratory extruder can be equipped with a single small casting machine, small calender, small film pouring compound machine, small film blowing frame, small rolling and drawing machine, small longitudinal drawing machine, etc., and select the corresponding mold to complete various processing tests.
● Optional manual screen changer is convenient to change the screen and improve the quality of products.
Research on new materials
Laboratories can use lab scale extruders to synthesize, modify, or evaluate the properties of new materials. This includes plastics, rubber, ceramics and composites. By adjusting extrusion process parameters, researchers can explore different properties of materials, which is conducive to the experiment and development of new materials.
Prototyping
Laboratory single screw extruders can be used to make a variety of prototypes, such as tubes, particles, wires and profiled sections. These prototypes can be used for design validation, functional testing, and market research.
Process optimization
During the development and optimization phase of the production process, the laboratory can use these machines to simulate the extrusion process to determine the best parameter Settings. This helps to improve production efficiency, reduce costs and reduce scrap rates.
Education and training
Lab scale extruders are used in educational institutions and training centers to develop the practical skills of students and engineers. Students can learn about material science, mechanical design and processing technology through extrusion experiments.
Research projects
Many research projects require custom extrusion solutions, such as: medicine, food science, electronics, nanotechnology, etc. Small single-screw function to meet its specific needs. Support a variety of research areas.
Material Selection
The first thing that should be done is to choose a material for the extrusion process based on its thermal characterization and intended use. This step requires determining if the polymers or compounds can be used with the extruder.
Feeding System Preparation
The final material selected for the feeding process must be loaded into the extruder’s hopper with precision. Gravimetric or volumetric feeding systems can be employed to ensure accurate input of the materials.
Melting and Homogenization
In the extruder barrel, melting and homogenization must be achieved through precise temperature control. Mechanical shear is important in this case, and screw design provides it.
Compression and Mixing
The screw’s compression zone reduces the bulk of the material and combines it with liquid to build up pressure and add mixing. This can be considered to be the important stage for the elimination of other material nonuniformities.
Shaping through the Die
A die is employed as the final process through which molten material passes to keep shape. The design of the die/Former is of utmost importance as it helps in providing the geometry and strength required.
Cooling
It is recommended that cooling methods like water baths or air jets, be used to cool the extruded product. Controlled solidification at this stage avoids distortion of the product and maintains the quality.
Cutting and Sizing
After the extrudates have cooled and the required lengths or shapes inscribed on them, the last stage is cutting the extrudate to the desired specifications. Quality standards are ensured if precision cutting is exercised.
Contact with our sales to get more information about machines.
Our sales prepare proposal with machine details.
Clients confirm machine details and request sales contract with stamp & signature.
Clients arrange first payment according to contract. Then we start machine manufacturing.
We inform clients when machines ready. Clients are welcomed to visit or assign someone to join machine testing.
We arrange machines loading and delivery after receiving balance payment.
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Packaging |
Wooden box |
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Shipping |
We will help you to choose the best shipping way according to your detail requirements. By sea, by air, or by express, etc. |
Before-Sale
● Introduce products in detail
● Recommend suitable solution
During Manufacturing
● Provide layout and engineering conditions
● Offer machine plan and related documents
● Inform the project processing status
● Insure the product designed in accordance with technical document
After-Sale
● Provide installation, commissioning and training
● Offer spare parts
● Provide necessary technical support and update information
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Lab Scale Single Screw Extruder