Used Leistritz ZSE 18 PH-40D Twin Screw Extruder System – Pharma Lab Scale Line with K-Tron Feeder & Pelletizer

Manufacturer: Leistritz
Model: ZSE 18 PH-40D
Machine Type: Co-Rotating Twin Screw Extruder System
Screw Diameter: 18 mm
L/D Ratio: 40:1
Screw Speed: Up to 600 RPM
Drive: 4.7 kW (6.3 HP) AC Motor
Electrical: 400/230V
Mobility: Mounted on Wheels
Year Built: 2005
Condition: Used
Previous Application: Pharmaceutical Processing

Description

Used Leistritz ZSE 18 PH-40D twin screw extruder system, designed for laboratory, pilot-scale, and pharmaceutical processing applications. This compact, high-performance extruder features co-rotating 18 mm twin screws with a 40:1 L/D ratio, delivering excellent mixing, dispersion, and process flexibility.

The system includes 8 barrel sections with (7) heated zones, utilizing electrical heating and water cooling for precise thermal control. Powered by a 4.7 kW (6.3 HP) AC drive motor, the unit can operate at speeds up to 600 RPM, making it ideal for small-scale production and R&D applications.

Mounted on wheels for mobility, this system is easy to position within lab or pilot environments. The package includes a complete downstream setup:

• Product loader

• K-Tron dosing station for accurate feeding

• String die

• Pelletizer for material finishing

• (3) temperature controllers

• Spare parts package

Previously used in a pharmaceutical environment, this system is well suited for regulated applications requiring precision and repeatability.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Leistritz

• Model: ZSE 18 PH-40D

• Machine Type: Twin screw extruder (co-rotating)

• Screw Diameter: 18 mm

• Configuration: Twin, side-by-side screws

• L/D Ratio: 40:1

• Maximum Screw Speed: 600 RPM

• Barrel Sections: 8

• Heated Barrels: 7

• Heating/Cooling: Electrically heated, water cooled

• Drive Motor: 4.7 kW (6.3 HP) AC motor

• Electrical: 400/230V

• Mobility: Wheel-mounted

• Included Equipment:

  • Product loader

  • K-Tron dosing station

  • String die

  • Pelletizer

  • (3) temperature controllers

  • Spare parts

• Serial Number: 03396

• Year Built: 2005

• Weight: Approx. 7.4 tonnes (as listed)

• Condition: Used

• Previous Use: Pharmaceutical processing

Applications

This extrusion system is commonly used for:

• Pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

• Polymer compounding

• Nutraceutical processing

• R&D and pilot-scale production

• Specialty chemical processing

• Additive incorporation

• Masterbatch production

• Food extrusion trials

• Controlled release formulation development

• Laboratory-scale extrusion

What Might This Be Used For

• Developing pharmaceutical formulations

• Small-scale polymer compounding

• Producing pellets via extrusion

• Testing new material formulations

• Creating controlled-release drug systems

• Mixing additives into polymers

• Processing nutraceutical blends

• Running pilot production batches

• Conducting extrusion research

• Producing specialty compounds

Materials This Machine Can Process

• Pharmaceutical APIs and excipients

• Polymers and resins

• Plastics and additives

• Nutraceutical materials

• Specialty chemicals

• Masterbatch compounds

• Bio-based materials

• Food-grade materials

• High-purity compounds

• Experimental formulations

Manufacturer Information

Leistritz is a global leader in twin screw extrusion technology, providing systems for pharmaceutical, polymer, and specialty processing industries. Their ZSE series is widely recognized for precision, modular design, and high-performance mixing, making them ideal for both R&D and production environments.