Stock No.: 10151389
20mm 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.
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ManufacturerWerner & Pfleiderer
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ModelZSK20
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CategoryPlastics Equipment
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SubcategoryExtruders - Twin Screw CoRotate
Used equipment facts about this machine
Manufacturer Information
This Used Werner & Pfleiderer Model ZSK20 Twin Screw Extruder is a co-rotating twin screw system featuring a 20mm screw diameter and a 40:1 L/D barrel. It’s designed for high-shear, intensive mixing and compounding applications in industries like plastics, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals.
The extruder is powered by a 5 HP AC motor, equipped with an Allen Bradley 1336 Impact Drive, and operates at a screw speed of 588 RPM. The 3:1 gearbox provides a 37 Nm torque capacity per screw shaft, ensuring consistent performance under demanding processing conditions.
This system includes a Brabender 1/2 HP Model MS-FW40/Optus-70 Feeder, as well as a spare used motor and gearbox, offering additional value and flexibility.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Werner & Pfleiderer
- Model: ZSK20
- Screw Diameter: 20mm
- Barrel Length: 40:1 L/D
- Centerline Height: 43"
- Gearbox Ratio: 3:1
- Torque Capacity: 37 Nm per screw shaft
- Main Motor:
- 5 HP AC Motor
- Allen Bradley 1336 Impact Drive Unit
- 588 RPM Screw Speed
- Feeder:
- Brabender Model MS-FW40/Optus-70
- 1/2 HP Motor
- Included Spares:
- Spare Used Motor
- Spare Used Gearbox
Features & Benefits
- High-Efficiency Twin Screw Extrusion – Co-rotating screws for intensive mixing and consistent material processing
- Compact & Precise Design – 20mm screw diameter ideal for laboratory scale, R&D, or pilot plant operations
- 40:1 L/D Barrel – Provides enhanced mixing and compounding capability for complex formulations
- Reliable Drive System – 5 HP AC motor with Allen Bradley 1336 VFD enables precise speed control
- Brabender Gravimetric Feeder – Ensures accurate material feeding for consistent throughput
- Includes Spares – Extra motor and gearbox increase uptime and reduce maintenance delays
- Versatile Applications – Suitable for plastics, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and specialty chemicals
Applications
- Plastics Compounding
- Polymer Blending & Masterbatch Production
- Pharmaceutical Extrusion
- Bioplastics Development
- Nutraceutical & Food Ingredient Processing
- Specialty Chemical Compounding
- Laboratory and R&D Trials
Industries Served
- Plastics & Polymers
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food & Nutraceuticals
- Chemical Manufacturing
- R&D Laboratories
Product Details
- Twin screw extruder, ZSK20 extruder, co-rotating extruder
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- Used Werner & Pfleiderer ZSK20 20mm co-rotating twin screw extruder with 40:1 L/D barrel and Brabender feeder, 5 HP AC drive laboratory twin screw extruder for plastics and pharmaceutical processing, used twin screw extruder with spare motor and gearbox for high shear compounding
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