Lab- and Pilot-Scale Twin Screw Extruders:
TwinLab
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- High shear energy: 1.43 OD/ID ratio
- Powerful: up to 1200 rpm, depending on drive unit
- Maximum lifetime: Nitrided barrel surface
- Tailormade for test runs and small-scale trials
- Flexible: handles process liquids, powders, and pellets
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.
Key features
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.
Technical specifications
| 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 | 1200 rpm | max. 200 rpm (MetaStation 8 / 8E), with gearbox max. 800 rpm max. 400 rpm (MetaStation 16), with gearbox max. 1200 rpm | 1200 rpm | 1200 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: 1240 mm x 600 mm x 1300 mm Without coaster: 1240 mm x 600 mm x 450 mm | 2000 x 500 x 1565 mm | 2013 x 450 x 1566 mm | 2310 x 500 x 1590 mm |
| Weight | 175 kg (with support frame) | 420 kg | 480 kg | 850 kg |
Standards
ASTM
Anton Paar Certified Service
- More than 350 manufacturer-certified technical experts worldwide
- Qualified support in your local language
- Protection for your investment throughout its lifecycle
- 3-year warranty
Documents
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Burger Elegance: Innovative Extrusion with Alternative Proteins Application Reports
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E-Book - Field Guide to Food and Feed Testing Application Reports
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Extrusion of Pulses for the Production of Meat Analogues Application Reports
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Measurement of PVC Melt Viscosities by Torque Rheometer Application Reports
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Brochure | Twin Screw Extruders Brochures
Accessories & Software
Accessories & Software
Accessories & Software
Accessories & Software
If you do not find the item you require, please contact your Anton Paar sales representative.
To find out if you can purchase online from your location, check the online availability below.
Brabender:
Aqua Trough
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- 304 stainless steel construction
- Hydraulic height adjustment
- Sturdy frame on rolling, locking casters
Brabender:
Blown Film Die
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Equipped with a band heater, ring nut, and standard adapter
- Supplied with a 1” orifice for use with the 3/4” single screw extruder and twin screw extruder
- Also available is a 2” orifice for use with the 1-1/4” single screw extruder
Brabender:
Blown Film Take-Off Unit
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- User-friendly: Working height, winding torque and cooling air adjustable via touchscreen
- Application versatility: Adaptable to different film dimensions and properties
- Expandable: Measure and control film width and analyze film quality using optional modules
- MetaBridge Connect: Full control and automated data transfer to Brabender MetaBridge extruders
Brabender:
Blown Film Tower
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Designed for easy product collection
- Precision regulators
- Limited footprint
Brabender:
Conveyor Belt
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Adjustable height
- Continuously adjustable speed
Brabender:
Film-Blowing Die Head
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- spiral mandrel distributors
- uills with easily exchangeable inserts
Brabender:
Film-Sheet-Ribbon (FSR)
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Extremely accurate product sizing
- Accurate heating or cooling of material
- CAN Bus communication via WINEXT Software or manually
- Stainless steel gaurds to protect pinch-point areas
- Emergency stop bottons located on both sides of unit
- OCS Film Quality camera system available
Brabender:
Filtratest
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Quick change of sieves with drawer system
- Integrated pre-heating of the sieve package
- Short-time cycle times
- continuous extrusion procedure by bypass option of the melt flow
- Comfortable Windows Software
- Option: sliding funnel combination for flushing ring and sample
Brabender:
Flex-Lip Die
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Die Assembly is available in a 2”, 4”, or a 6” width
- Horizontal or vertical design for extrusion sheet applications
- The universal design has a gap adjustment from 2-40mils
Brabender:
FQA Film Quality Analyzer
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Versatile: Identification of different defect types
- Efficient: Automatic evaluation according to size classes
- Continuous: Quality inspection in the running process
- Flexible: Suitable for laboratory systems and production use
Brabender:
Modular Cooling Die
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- The modular design allows producing textures of different sizes
- Independent temperature control of three heating / cooling zones along the die
- Comprehensive process control through 6 openings along the die for material measurements (e.g. pressure, temperature)
- Addition of further product dimensions through modular design at a later stage possible
- Individual adaptation of the entire nozzle dimension according to customer’s requirements
Brabender:
Multi Strand Die
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Increase the extrusion output
- two-strand die or a four-strand
- different ranges of strand diameters
Brabender:
Pasta Die Head
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- can be cooled with both air and water
- for pasta and similar products
Brabender:
Pelletizer
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Uniform pelletizing
- Variable pellet sizes: stepless adjustment of positioning and outfeed speed
- Various pellet lengths
- Low-noise operation
- Simple loading
- Operated manually or via PC
Brabender:
Pelletizer US version
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Manual Air Cooling Device
- 1/17 HP DC Drice Motor for feed roll
- 3/4 HP Motor for Drive rotor
- Offered as Table-Top OR mounted on mobile cart
Brabender:
Rheometric Capilary Die
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Designed to attach to ANY C.W. Brabender single-screw or conical twin-screw extruder
- Continuously extruding material through the die to collect pressure and mass throughput data
- Works with WINEXT Windows based extrusion software when using our Plasti-Corder Torque Rheometer, or by manual calculation
Brabender:
Rheometric Round Capillary Die Head
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Continuous operation
- Coverage of the occurring shear rate range
- Accurate viscosity and shear rate data with the corresponding corrections calculated by the software
- All acquired values are suitable to evaluate the shear and thermal stability of your material
Brabender:
Rheometric Slot Capillary Die Head
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Continuous operation Coverage of the occurring shear rate range
- Accurate viscosity and shear rate data with the corresponding corrections calculated by the software
- All acquired values are suitable to evaluate the shear and thermal stability of your material Requests
Brabender:
Ribbon Die
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Fixed Ribbon Die Assembly is available in either vertical or horizontal design.
Brabender:
Ribbon Die Head
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- suitable for applications in plastics, rubber, food, and feed
- flexibility in terms of the belt thickness and width
- special geometries available on request
Brabender:
Rod Die
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Rod Die Assembly is available in either horizontal or vertical design for extruding a single round strand
- The die is designed to accommodate nozzle inserts capable of varying strand diameters
- Die can be modified for use with breaker plate assembly
Brabender:
Round Strand Die Head
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- equipped with a heating collar
- diameter of 1 mm to 7 mm
- can be equipped with a cutting device
Brabender:
Swelltest
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Calculation of the swell value
- High-precision, non-contact measurement
- Continuous diameter measurement
- With diagram printout
Brabender:
Tubing Die
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Tubing Die Assembly is available in either horizontal and vertical design
- Tubing Die is supplied with three mandrel tips and three interchangeable die heads
Brabender:
Tubing Die Head
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- easily exchangeable die inserts
- for different diameters and material strengths
Brabender:
Univex
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Excellent film quality
- High take off speed
- Accurate temperature conditioning
Brabender:
Vertical Forced Feeder
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Small sample sizes
- Compact
- Easy to clean
Brabender:
Water Bath
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Adjustable height
- With overflow valve
Brabender:
Winder
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Flexible and easy retrofitting of roll to belt haul off or vice versa
- Supports for various types of coils
- Precise setting of the haul off speed
- Adjustable distance between haul off and oscillating unit
- Ergonomic control panel
Brabender:
Wire Coating Die
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- Interchangeable, easily attaches to any C.W. Brabender extruder
- Supplied with a band heater, ring nut, and standard adapter
- Shortened adapter available for use with breaker plate assembly
Brabender:
Wire Coating Die Head
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- different diameters are possible
- wire production line on a laboratory scale
- Wrap wires with polymer coatings
Brabender:
Wire Take-Off Unit
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- With Waterbath
- With CAN Bus
Software for Brabender Devices:
MetaBridge
TwinLab B-TSE-A 12/36 | B-TSE-A 20/40 | B-TSE-S 20/40 | B-TSE-S 30/40
- The benchmark for intuitive but comprehensive software
- Connect devices: seamless data flow, zero transcription errors
- Access results from any device at any time
- An array of standards and predefined methods, just a click away
- Export data to third-party systems and share with colleagues
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