Used Leistritz Twin Screw Extruder

Manufacturer: Leistritz
Model: MIC 27/GGC-40D
Serial #: 2567
Year Built: 1997
Condition: Used (Unit includes controls but no barrels)

Description:

The Leistritz MIC 27/GGC-40D Twin Screw Extruder is a high-precision co-rotating extruder designed for various material processing applications. Featuring a 40:1 L/D ratio and 27mm (1") diameter screws with a length of approximately 48", this unit offers a throughput range of approximately 10 to 80 lbs/hr. The system is electrically heated and water-cooled for optimal temperature control. It includes an operator panel with a Quantum III DC Drive and Eurotherm controllers for precise speed and temperature adjustments. Driven by a 12 kW (15 HP) DC motor, this extruder operates at a maximum screw speed of 500 RPM. The entire unit is mounted on casters for mobility.

Specifications:

• Screw Diameter: 27mm (1")
• Screw Length: Approx. 48"
• Screw Configuration: Co-rotating
• L/D Ratio: 40:1
• Throughput Capacity: Approx. 10 to 80 lbs/hr
• Maximum Screw Speed: 500 RPM
• Drive System:
  • Motor Power: 12 kW (15 HP) DC motor
  • Control System: Quantum III DC Drive & Eurotherm controllers
• Heating & Cooling:
  • Electrically heated
  • Water-cooled
• Mounting: On casters for easy mobility
• Condition: Used (Unit includes controls but no barrels)

Applications:

• Plastic compounding and blending
• Food and pharmaceutical extrusion
• Chemical material processing
• Additive manufacturing material production
• Masterbatch and polymer development

Common Uses in Industries:

• Plastics & Polymers – precision extrusion for small-scale production
• Pharmaceuticals – development of drug delivery formulations
• Food Processing – extrusion of specialty ingredients
• Chemical Processing – material blending and processing
• Research & Development – pilot-scale extrusion applications