ByThe Harte k HTGD-12 Twin Screw Laboratory Extrusion Laboratory Extrusion System is a cutting-edge tool for processing polymers and creating complex materials.
This small but effective extrusion line, which was built as a research and development powerhouse, allows scientists to replicate production-scale procedure with lab accuracy.
It is equally appropriate for polymer engineering, food science development, and pharmaceutical formulation investigations because to its pharmaceutical grade stainless steel construction, which guarantees adherence to GMP requirements.
Lab hot melt extruder(16mm)
Technical Specifications
– 12 mm is the screw diameter; the L/D ratio is 40:1 (it can be adjusted to 48:1).
– The temperature range is 450°C to close (control: ±1°C).
– Material-dependent throughput capacity: 0.5–5 kg/h
– Output Capacity: 0.5-5 kg/h (material dependent)
– Motor Power: 3 kW AC servo drive with torque limiter
– Control System: 10″ Touchscreen HMI with data logging
– Safety: Emergency stop, overload protection, thermal safeguards
Advanced Applications
1 Pharmaceutical Development
– Amorphous solid dispersion (ASD) production
– Continuous manufacturing of drug-loaded filaments
– Taste masking and bioavailability enhancement
2 Advanced Material Synthesis
– Nanocomposite fabrication
– Conductive polymer compounding
– Bio-based polymer development
3 Food Technology
– Encapsulation of sensitive nutrients
– Texture modification studies
– Thermally stable flavor delivery systems
Core Advantages of Lab Hot Melt Extrusion Line
1 Preciseness Process Control
– PID temperature control for independently heated barrels.
– Observation torque in real time (0-100 NM range).
– Control screw speed: 10-600 RPM (accuracy of ±1 RPM).
2 Enhanced Material Performance
– Specialized shear elements for controlled degradation prevention
– Reverse pitch elements for backflow optimization
– Interchangeable screw elements (conveying, kneading, mixing)
3 Research-Oriented Design
– Quick-release barrel clamp system (<2 min barrel access)
– Transparent PMMA feed hopper with inert gas purging option
– Multiple sampling ports for in-process material characterization
Lab Hot Melt Extrusion Line（11mm）
Smart Operation Features
– Recipe management system with 100+ program storage
– RS485/Modbus interface for LIMS integration
– Automated purge cycle with cleaning parameter memory
– Multi-level user access control
Modular Expansion Options
– Downstream accessory integration:
- Pelletizer with variable cutting speed
- Calibrating die for filament production
- Online NIR monitoring system
– Custom screw configurations available
– Explosion-proof version for solvent-laden processes
