Used Twin Screw Co-Rotating Extruders for Sale
Twin screw co-rotating extruders are high-performance processing systems designed for compounding, mixing, and reactive extrusion of polymers and specialty materials. These machines feature two intermeshing screws rotating in the same direction, providing intensive mixing, precise control, and consistent material handling. Compared to single screw extruders, co-rotating twin screw extruders offer superior dispersion and flexibility for complex formulations. Used twin screw co-rotating extruders are widely used in plastics compounding, masterbatch production, and specialty material processing. Aaron Equipment offers used twin screw co-rotating extruders for sale in a range of screw diameters, L/D ratios, and configurations.
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54598001Used Coperion Werner & Pfleiderer ZSK 40 Twin Screw Extruder
Used Coperion-Werner & Pfleiderer 40mm Co-Rotating Twin Screw Extruder, Type ZSK 40. Extruder features a 44:1 L/D ratio, maximum screw speed of 1,200 RPM, and 150 HP motor rated for 460 VAC, 60 Hz, 3-phase power. Equipped with a Flender 1.43:1 ratio gearbox and Brunel coupler. Barrel is electrically heated and water cooled. Controls include an Allen-Bradley SLC 5/05 PLC with 120 VAC control voltage and Coperion-Werner & Pfleiderer control panel. Includes Coperion ZS-B40 side feeder powered by a 3 HP, 460 VAC, 60 Hz, 3-phase motor with an adjustable screw speed range of 44-400 RPM. Includes control cabinet and drive cabinet. Possible applications include compounding, mixing, blending, and extrusion of suitable process materials and products. Serial # 53002, Built 2005.
MFR: Coperion
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10151570Used – Leistritz ZSE 100 GLAAX 100mm Co-Rotating Twin Screw Extruder
Used Leistritz ZSE 100 GLAAX 100mm Co-Rotating Twin Screw Extruder, Driven by 330 kw (442 hp), 1600 rpm DC motor with SCR control. Has 300 rpm screw speed, rated at 5000 Newton meters per shaft torque capability and electrically heated water cooled vented barrel. Has twin screw side feeder. Has 7515.6 hours on the hour meter. Includes spaghetti strand die, and temperature control panel. Serial #3092, Built 2002.
MFR: Leistritz Corporation
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42275065Used ICMA San Giorgio 140mm Twin Screw Extruder | 36:1 L/D | Co-Rotating | Segmented Screws | Screen Changer & Pelletizer
Used ICMA San Giorgio 140mm Twin Screw Extruder | 36:1 L/D | Co-Rotating | Segmented Screws | Screen Changer & Pelletizer. Segmented screws. Reinforced gearbox & motor. Electric panel overhauled in 2015, touch control added. Incl. Screen changer and Dry pelletizing unit. Previously used on elastomers TPE, TPU, SBS. Our freight specialists can assist you with door to door transportation and all customs documents needed to make the process go as smoothly as possible.
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53949001Buy Pre-Owned Coperion ZSK 160 Twin Screw Extruder — 8 Barrel Sections + Gear Re
Used- Werner Pfleiderer / Coperion Model ZSK 160 Twin Screw Extruder. Co-Rotating. Project No 87-3593. 8 barrel sections. Approximate 14' long screws. Approximate 26:1 L/D. Electrically heated. Gear Reducer with oil cooling system. 2500 HP GE Motor, 3 phase, 4160 volts, reportedly rebuilt by IPS in 2017. Screen changer. Die plate. Werner & Pfleiderer underwater pelletizer. Control panel with Allen Bradley Logix5581E PLC. Associated spare parts.
MFR: Werner & Pfleiderer
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54399002Used Leistritz ZSE 18 PH-40D Twin Screw Extruder System – Pharma Lab Scale Line with K-Tron Feeder & Pelletizer
Used Leistritz ZSE 18 PH-40D Twin Screw Extruder System Pharma Lab Scale Line with K-Tron Feeder & Pelletizer. (2) Co-Rotating 18 mm diameter side by side screws, 40:1 L/D ratio, 8 total barrel sections, (7) heated barrels, electrically heated water cooled. Driven by a 4.7 kw (6.3hp) -400/230-volt AC drive motor via a gear box. Screw speed maximum 600 RPM. On wheels. Serial# 03396, Built 2005. Includes Product Loader, K-Tron Dosing Station, String Die, Pelletizer, (3) Temp Controllers, Spare Parts. Weight 7.4 tonnes. Previously used in a pharmaceutical application. Our Freight Specialists can assist with any customs documents and forms to insure a smooth transition.
MFR: Leistritz Corporation
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1015138920mm Werner & Pfleiderer Model ZSK20 Co-Rotating Twin Screw Extruder
Used-20mm Werner & Pfleiderer Model ZSK20 Co-Rotating Twin Screw Extruder. Has 40/1 L/D barrel at 43" centerline height driven through a 3:1 gearbox with a 37-Newton meter torque capacity per screw shaft. Extruder is powered by 5 hp AC motor with Allen Bradley 1336 impact drive unit, 588 rpm screw speed. Includes Brabender 1/2 hp model MS-FW40/Optus-70 feeder, spare used motor and gearbox.
MFR: Werner & Pfleiderer
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54399003Used Leistritz ZSE 27 HP-PH-40D Twin Screw Extruder System – Complete Pharma Line with Chiller & Granulator (2010)
Used Leistritz ZSE 27 HP-PH-40D Twin Screw Extruder System Complete Pharma Line with Chiller & Granulator (2010). Capacity 200 kgs/hr (440 lbs/hr.). Co-Rotating, (2) 27 mm diameter side by side screws, 40:1 L/D ratio, 10-barrel sections, (9) heated barrels, electrically heated water cooled. Hastelloy C-276. Driven by a 22.5HP/15 kw-400-volt 1750rpm AC drive motor via a gear box. Screw speed maximum 500 RPM. Serial# 3899, Built 2010. Includes K-Tron Unit, (3) Temp Control Units, SKA-12-W Chiller, Granulator, Electrical Cabinet, Spare Parts. Weight 1.2 tonnes. Overall dimensions: 3650 mm L x 1150 mm W x 1800 mm H. Previously used in a pharmaceutical application. Our Freight Specialists can assist with any customs documents and forms to insure a smooth transition.
MFR: Leistritz Corporation
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54399004Used Leistritz ZSE 27 HP-PH-40D Twin Screw Extruder System – Pharma Grade with K-Tron Feeders & Full Package
Used Leistritz ZSE 27 HP-PH-40D Twin Screw Extruder System Pharma Grade with K-Tron Feeders & Full Package. Capacity 200 kgs/hr (440 lbs/hr.). Co-Rotating, (2) 27 mm diameter side by side screws, 40:1 L/D ratio, 10-barrel sections, (9) heated barrels, electrically heated water cooled. Hastelloy C-276. Driven by a 22.5HP/15 kw-400-volt AC drive motor via a gear box. Screw speed maximum 500 RPM. Serial# 3778, Built 2008. Includes (2) K-Tron feeders, Control Cabinet, (3) Temp Control Units, Barrel Lift, Spare Parts. Weight 1.2 tonnes. Overall dimensions: 3650 mm L x 1150 mm W x 1800 mm H. Previously used in a pharmaceutical application. Our Freight Specialists can assist with any customs documents and forms to insure a smooth transition.
MFR: Leistritz Corporation
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54399005Used Leistritz ZSE 27 HP-PH-40D Twin Screw Extruder – Pharmaceutical Grade 27mm Co-Rotating Extruder System
Used Leistritz ZSE 27 HP-PH-40D Twin Screw Extruder Pharmaceutical Grade 27mm Co-Rotating Extruder System. Capacity 200 kgs/hr (440 lbs/hr.). Co-Rotating, (2) 27 mm diameter side by side screws, 40:1 L/D ratio, 10-barrel sections, (9) heated barrels, electrically heated water cooled. Hastelloy C-276. Driven by a 22.5HP/15 kw-400-volt 1750rpm AC drive motor via a gear box. Screw speed maximum 500 RPM. Serial# 3659, Built 2007. Weight 1.2 tonnes. Overall dimensions: 3650 mm L x 1150 mm W x 1800 mm H. Includes Control Cabinet, (3) Temp Control Units, Barrel Lift. Previously used in a pharmaceutical application. Our Freight Specialists can assist with any customs documents and forms to insure a smooth transition.
MFR: Leistritz Corporation
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54523001Used Leistritz ZSE 27 MAXX/48D Twin Screw Extruder System with Feeders and Vacuum Package
Used Leistritz ZSE 27 MAXX/48D Twin Screw Extruder System with Feeders and Vacuum Package. (2) 1.05" (27 mm) diameter screws. 48:1 L/D Ratio. Co-rotating. 12-barrel housing section electrically heated, water cooled. (2) Degassing port. Maximum screw speed 1200 RPM. Via a gearbox, Incl. (2) Leistriz Twin Screw side feeders, (1) Brabender feeding system, (1) Bush vacuum pump, type Mink MM 1144BC, (1) Temperature control, (1) Control panel. Previously used in a plastic lab. Overall dimensions: 3300 mm L x 1000 mm W x 2200 mm H, Weight 1 tonnes (extruder only).
MFR: Leistritz Corporation
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54399008Used Coperion Werner & Pfleiderer ZSK 30-W9/2 Twin Screw Extruder – High-Speed Lab & Production Compounding System
Used Coperion Werner & Pfleiderer ZSK 30-W9/2 Twin Screw Extruder High-Speed Lab & Production Compounding System. (2) 30 mm diameter side by side screws, 33.3:1 L/D ratio, 8 total barrel sections, (7) heated barrels, electrically heated water cooled. Driven by a 10.4 kw(14hp) -440-volt AC drive motor via a gear box. Screw speed maximum 500 RPM. Frame mounted, Control panel. Weight 1.1 tonnes. Extruder: 2800 mm L x 850 mm W x 1300 mm H. Previously used in a compounding application. Our Freight Specialists can assist with any customs documents and forms to insure a smooth transition.
MFR: Werner & Pfleiderer
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54399009Used APV PGX 30 Twin Screw Extruder with K-Tron T22 Feeder – Compact Pilot Compounding System
Used APV PGX 30 Twin Screw Extruder with K-Tron T22 Feeder Compact Pilot Compounding System. 30 KG (66 lbs) per hour. (2) 30 mm diameter side by side screws, 10:1 L/D ratio. Electrically heated water cooled barrel. Driven by a 4 kw (5.36hp) -440-volt AC drive motor via a gear box. Screw speed maximum 161 RPM. Frame mounted on 4 wheels. K-Tron T22 twin screw feeder. Control panel mounted on extruder. Weight approx. 400 kgs. Extruder: 1800 mm L x 800 mm W x 2200 mm H. Previously used in a compounding application. Our Freight Specialists can assist with any customs documents and forms to insure a smooth transition.
MFR: APV
Twin Screw Co-Rotating Extruder Applications & Typical Use Cases
Used twin screw co-rotating extruders are commonly used in applications requiring advanced mixing and compounding. Typical use cases include:
Polymer compounding and additive incorporation
Masterbatch and color concentrate production
Reactive extrusion and polymer modification
Recycling and reprocessing of engineered plastics
Food and pharmaceutical extrusion processes (where applicable)
These systems are essential for achieving consistent material properties and uniform dispersion.
When to Choose a Twin Screw Co-Rotating Extruder
Twin screw co-rotating extruders are best suited for processes that require intensive mixing, precise control, and flexibility in formulation. They are typically selected over single screw extruders when handling multi-component materials, fillers, or additives. Operations involving compounding, blending, or reactive processing benefit from the superior mixing efficiency and process control provided by co-rotating twin screw systems.
Used Twin Screw Co-Rotating Extruder Buying Considerations
When evaluating a used twin screw co-rotating extruder, consider:
Screw diameter and L/D ratio: Impacts residence time, mixing capability, and throughput
Screw configuration: Modular screw elements affect mixing intensity and process flexibility
Barrel condition and segmentation: Inspect for wear, corrosion, and rebuild history
Torque and drive system: Ensure sufficient power for material formulation and throughput
Feeding and downstream equipment: Evaluate compatibility with feeders, pelletizers, and control systems
Why Buy Used Twin Screw Co-Rotating Extruders
Purchasing a used twin screw co-rotating extruder can significantly reduce capital investment while maintaining advanced processing capabilities. Many units are available for immediate delivery, helping facilities avoid long lead times associated with new equipment. Used extruders also provide access to proven compounding systems that can be integrated into existing production lines.
Sell Your Used Twin Screw Co-Rotating Extruders
Aaron Equipment purchases surplus and used twin screw co-rotating extruders from a wide range of manufacturers and configurations. Whether you are upgrading compounding lines, closing a facility, or selling idle equipment, our team can assist with buyouts or consignment opportunities.
A twin screw co-rotating extruder is a processing machine with two intermeshing screws rotating in the same direction, designed for mixing, compounding, and processing materials with high precision and consistency.
These extruders are used for polymer compounding, masterbatch production, additive incorporation, recycling, and reactive extrusion processes. They are widely used in plastics, chemical, and specialty material industries.
Co-rotating twin screw extruders provide more intensive mixing, better dispersion, and greater process control compared to single screw extruders, which are typically used for simpler, homogeneous materials and processes.
The cost depends on screw size, L/D ratio, manufacturer, configuration, condition, and included components. Larger, high-torque systems or specialized compounding lines typically command higher prices.
Yes. Aaron Equipment purchases used twin screw co-rotating extruders across a range of sizes and configurations. If you have equipment available for sale, submit your details for evaluation.