Thermo Scientific™

Process 11 Parallel Twin-Screw Extruder

Optimize your time and money spent developing formulations for polymer and food products with the Thermo Scientific™ Process 11 Parallel Twin-Screw Extruder.

Catalog Number	Screw Type
567-7600	Fully segmented, co-rotating

Catalog number 567-7600

Price (USD)

Screw Type:

Fully segmented, co-rotating

Save time and money developing formulations for polymer and food products with the Thermo Scientific™ Process 11 Parallel Twin-Screw Extruder. Use as little as 20 gm of material per experiment with this parallel co-rotating extruder to optimize your process parameters and formulation.

This lab bench extruder is ideal for a variety of compounding workflows with accessories such as: dies, 3D filament spooler, sheet take-off system, pelletizer, and a melt pump for Pulsation-free metering of melt that enables production suitable for filaments, sheet film or fiber spinning. Create test specimens using the Thermo Scientific™ HAAKE™ MiniJet Pro Injection Molding system for testing mechanical or optical properties. Choose from two Process 11 Extruders; standard or hygenic version for food applications (e.g., plant-based meat analogues).

The Process 11 Parallel Twin-Screw Extruder was created with a user-friendly touch-screen operation that features an integrated feeder control and easily removable product contact parts. The compact monocoque design minimizes the usage of lab space and is ideal for fume hood applications. The screw elements and barrel design scale geometrically across all Thermo Scientific extruders and allow easy process scale-up.

The Process 11 Parallel Twin-Screw Extruder Features:

Minimized sample material usage (20 g)
Throughput range 20g/h to 2.5kg/h
Small footprint bench top design that is easily transportable
Segmented screw design with removable top half barrel
Easy-to-operate touch screen with integrated feeder control
Geometrically scalable screw and barrel design across portfolio

Recommended for:
Materials:

Polymers
Additives
Adhesives
Food
Cosmetics

Applications:

Compounding
Masterbatches
Nanocomposites

A small footprint reduces lab space requirements and lower ingredient consumption reduces environmental contamination and operator exposure.

Specifications

Amperage16 A

Barrel Bore Diameter11 mm

Barrel Zones7 x 5 L/D electrical heated (optional water cooled)

DescriptionProcess 11 - Parallel Twin-Screw Extruder

Height (Metric)41 cm

Length (Metric)82 cm

Max. Temperature350°C (450°C as option)

Screw Diameter (Metric)11 mm

Screw TypeFully segmented, co-rotating

Torque per Shaft6 Nm

Typical Output20 g to 2.5 kg/hr. (depending on material)

Width (Metric)48 cm

Barrel Length L/D40 L/D

Max. Speed1000 rpm

Voltage230 V

Unit SizeEach

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

How does the Thermo Scientific Process 11 Extruder help with scale-up from laboratory to production?

The Thermo Scientific Process 11 Extruder features a geometrically scalable screw and barrel design that aligns with the broader Thermo Scientific extruder portfolio. This allows process parameters developed at the laboratory scale to be transferred more efficiently to pilot or production-scale equipment, helping streamline scale-up activities and potentially reducing development risk and time-to-market, depending on the application.

What applications can the Thermo Scientific Process 11 Extruder support?

The Thermo Scientific Process 11 Extruder supports a broad range of applications, including polymer compounding, masterbatch and nanocomposite development, food, adhesives, and cosmetics. With optional accessories, it can produce 3D printing filaments, sheets, films, and fibers. Integrated with the Thermo Scientific HAAKE Minijet Micro Injection Molding System, it supports rapid production of test specimens from melts or pellets for efficient material development and characterization.

What makes the Thermo Scientific Process 11 Extruder well-suited for formulation development?

The Thermo Scientific Process 11 Parallel Twin-Screw Extruder is designed for efficient formulation development with minimal material consumption. Researchers can perform experiments using as little as 20 grams/h of material, helping enable rapid screening of polymer, food, adhesive, cosmetic, and additive formulations while helping reduce development costs and waste. Different steel grades are available to meet a wide range of application requirements, including a hygienic version for food processing and the dedicated Pharma 11 extruder for pharmaceutical applications.