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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54399001Used Coperion Werner & Pfleiderer ZSK 50 MCC Twin Screw Extruder – 40mm High-Speed Compounding System with Side Feeder
Used Coperion Werner & Pfleiderer ZSK 50 MCC Twin Screw Extruder 40mm High-Speed Compounding System with Side Feeder, Co-Rotating, (2) 40 mm diameter side by side screws, 54:1 L/D ratio, 10 total barrel sections, (9) heated barrels, electrically heated water cooled. Driven by a 181 kw (242.72hp) - 470 volt DC drive motor via a PIV gear box. Screw speed maximum 920-1056 RPM (1) Die head, Frame mounted. (1) Coperion Werner & Pfleiderer ZS.B 58 twin screw side feeder, (1) Cooling Bath, Control panel. Serial# 64012350, Built 2000. 34432 Hours. Weight 7.4 tonnes. 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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10151368Werner & Pfleiderer ZSK40 Twin Screw Extruder for Sale – 40mm, 50 HP
Used-Werner & Pfleiderer Model ZSK40, 40mm Co-rotating twin screw extruder. 1990 Model year. 46:1 L/D vented barrel with 11-barrel sections and a 41" centerline height. Driven by 50 hp 500 volt 1750/2100 rpm DC motor with SCR control and with a screw speed of 517 rpm. Includes Acrison 1.5 hp weight loss differential feeder, 2.2 kw Tervac vacuum pump, and side feeder.
MFR: Werner & Pfleiderer
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53958001Used Theysohn 45mm Co-Rotating Twin Screw Extruder TSK-N 045 – 500 RPM, 50 HP Gearbox, Side Feeder
Used- Theysohn 45mm Co-Rotating Twin Screw Extruder, Type TSK-N 045. 45mm (1.77") diameter; 36:1 L/D; 8 housing sections and 1 die zone; electrically heated, water cooled. Max screw speed 500 RPM via a 50 HP/37.5 kW PIV variable speed gearbox, type 2N40110, by a 60 HP/44.7 kW 500V DC, 105A, Continuous Duty, 1750/2100 RPM motor. Complete with side feeder, Allen Bradley PLC components, and control panel with Emerson Industrial Controls DC drive module (Digitax ST Plus. Last used in a polyolefins application.
MFR: Theysohn
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54399010Used Buhler BTSK 30/40D Twin Screw Extruder | 50 mm Co-Rotating Process Extruder
Used- Buhler BTSK 30/40D Twin Screw Extruder, 2 x 50 mm diameter side by side screws, 53:1 L/D ratio, 11-barrel sections, electrically heated water cooled. Driven by a 21 kw(31.5hp)-440-volt AC drive motor via a gear box. Screw speed maximum 800 RPM. Frame mounted, Control panel. Weight 1540 LDS/700 Kgs. Extruder: 2400 mm L x 500 mm W x 1450 mm H (extruder only). Previously used in a Teijin Aramid application. Our Freight Specialists can assist with any customs documents and forms to insure a smooth transition.
MFR: Buhler Inc.
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51164005APV Baker Perkins MP50/25D Twin Screw Extruder – 330 LBS/HR Capacity
Used- APV Baker Perkins Twin Screw Extruder, type MP50/25D. 50 mm dia. twin screws. 25:1 L/D. Co-rotating. Electrically heated, water cooled. Max Screw speed 500 RPM via a gearbox by a 55.2 KW (74hp)-3/50/400v AC motor. Max output capacity 150 kgs (330 Lbs) per hour. Complete with feeding system, die head, control panel and additional infrastructure. Previously used on PE/PP/PA/PC/ABS/PS in a Masterbatch application. Reported rebuild in 2017. 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.
MFR: APV
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53459037Used KraussMaffei Berstorff ZE 52-48D Twin Screw Extruder – 52.2 mm Co-Rotating Extruder, 350 kW, 1.2 TPH Capacity
Used- KraussMaffei Berstoff ZE 52-48D Twin Screw Extruder with a capacity 1.2 tonnes per hour (depending on product). (2) 52.2 mm diameter side by side screws, 48:1 L/D ratio, 12 total barrel sections, electrically heated water cooled. Driven by a 350 kw( 525 hp) 3 x 400 volt/50cycle/3ph AC drive motor via a Eisenbeiss ZE-042,5-16,0 gear box. Screw speed maximum 1200 RPM. Frame mounted, (1) Side feeder, (1) Control panel. New year 2018. Serial # 90205420-0010-2018. Previously used in a compounding application.
MFR: Krauss Maffei
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53459031Used Noris ZSC 60 Twin Screw Extrusion Line – 650-800 kg/hr Polymer Compounding System
Used- Noris ZSC 60 Twin Screw Extrusion line with a capacity of 650 800 kgs/hr. consisting of: Noris ZSC 60 Twin Screw Extruder, (2) 60 mm diameter screws, 40:1 L/D ratio, co-rotating inter-meshing side by side screw design, (9) heated barrels, electrically heated water cooled. Driven by a 400volt drive motor via a PIV gear box, screw speed maximum 746 RPM, (1) Ettinger Melt Pump, type ERF 200, (1) Stainless Steel Water Bath, (1) Pelletizer, (1) Control panel. Incl. additional infrastructure. Part of an auction sale. Available in end of July 2026. Part of an auction event. An additional 18% Buyers Premium will add to the purchasing price.
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53459032Used Leistritz ZSE 60 MAXX-44D Twin Screw Extruder – 60 mm Co-Rotating Extruder – Built 2018
Used- Leistritz Twin Screw Extruder, Type ZSE 60 MAXX-44D. (2) 60 mm) diameter screws. 44:1 L/D Ratio. Co-rotating. 10-barrel housing section electrically heated, water cooled. (2) Degassing port. Maximum screw speed 1200 RPM via a Flender Gearbox is direct driven via a 400volt/50cycle/3Ph motor. Incl. control panel. Built in 2018. Serial# 04977. Part of an auction sale. Available in end of July 2026. Part of an auction event. An additional 18% Buyers Premium will add to the purchasing price.
MFR: Leistritz Corporation
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53459029Used Leistritz ZSE 60 MAXX-36D Twin Screw Extrusion Line with Pelletizing System – 495 kW Drive – Auction Asset
Used Leistritz ZSE 60 MAXX-36D Twin Screw Extrusion Line with Pelletizing System 495 kW Drive Auction Asset. Line consists of (1) Koch Technik Feeding System & Scholz Dosiertechnik Dosing unit, (1) Leistritz Twin Screw Extruder, Type ZSE 60 MAXX-36D. (2) 60 mm) diameter screws. 36:1 L/D Ratio. Co-rotating. 8-barrel housing section electrically heated, water cooled. (2) Degassing port. Maximum screw speed 1200 RPM. Flender Gearbox is direct driven via a 742 HP/495 kW 400volt/50cycle/3Ph motor. Free standing control panel with microprocessor and interconnecting wiring. Built in 2014 Serial# 04489, (1) BD Plast Double Screen Changer, type BDL, (1) Ettinger ERF 200 melt pump, Waterbath incl 2 siflers, Stainless steel, on legs, (1) ECON Pelletizer, type EUP 600, New 2014, (1) Tredkamp Mixing Silo, type 1C-T, Stainless steel, Volumen 10 m3. New 2007, (1) Moton Mixing Silo 14 m3 volume. on legs, control panel incl. elevator, (1) Big Bag System. Part of an auction sale. Available in end of July 2026. Part of an auction event. An additional 18% Buyers Premium will added to the purchasing price.
MFR: Leistritz Corporation
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54045001Used Leistritz ZSE-60 GL Twin Screw Extruder – 36:1 L/D, 150 HP, Side Stuffer, Strand Dies, Screws & Spares
Used Leistritz ZSE-60 GL Twin Screw Extruder 36:1 L/D, 150 HP, Side Stuffer, Strand Dies, Screws & Spares. With (9) modular barrel sections. 114 kW / 150 HP Baumueller DC motor, 500 rpm max. screw speed, Barrels are electrically heated and internally cored for liquid cooling. Includes stand-alone Electrical enclosure/control panel (controls appear non-operational), LSB-47 twin screw side stuffer, Stand-alone pump tank/heat exchanger for barrels cooling, Two (2) Complete screw sets, segmented design with splined shafts, fully assembled, Approximately 25 pairs of spare screw elements, consisting of both flighted/conveying and mixing elements, Two (2) complete swing gate-type strand die assemblies, Three (3) or four (4) spare die plates. Numerous (approx.. 8-10) spare barrel closures & inserts Yr. 2000. Includes Allen Bradley DC Motor Drive. 480 50/60hz.
MFR: Leistritz Corporation
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52546001Used Leistritz 60mm ZSE MAXX Twin Screw Extruder – High-Performance Industrial Extruder
Used Leistritz 60mm ZSE MAXX Twin Screw Extruder, Type ZSE60MAXX-20D. (2) Co-rotating screws approximately 2.44" diameter x 62" long. Speed 400 rpm. Approximate 20 to 1 L/D ratio. 4 Barrel sections, 1 feed section. Liquid heated and cooled. 4-Cooling zones. Screws driven by a 121kw (160hp), 1600 rpm motor thru a gearbox. Leistritz model LSB 56 twin screw side feeder, driven by 3.45kW, 3/60/264/460 volt, 1700 rpm gear motor, 5.3 to 1 ratio. Rickmeier pump, driven by a 1.4kW motor, thru Funke plate heat exchanger. Includes drive panel with Siemens Sinamics controller. *No main control panel*. Mounted on frame with wheels and adjustable feet. Serial # 04144, order # 310.1121.01. 3/60/480 Volt, 294 Amp.
MFR: Leistritz Corporation
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54399007Used Coperion Werner & Pfleiderer ZSK 70 F175E Twin Screw Extruder – Co-Rotating High Performance Compounding System
Used- Coperion Werner & Pfleiderer ZSK 70 F175E Twin Screw Extruder, Co-Rotating, (2) 70 mm diameter side by side screws, 23:1 L/D ratio, 6 total barrel sections, (5) heated barrels, electrically heated water cooled. Driven by a 108 kw-330-volt AC drive motor via a PIV gear box. Screw speed maximum 198 RPM. Frame mounted, Control panel. Weight 6.4 tonnes. Extruder: 4600 mm L x 2 mm W x 1700 mm H. Control panel 1250 mm L x 700 mm W x 2150 mm H. Previously used in a compounding. Our Freight Specialists can assist with any customs documents and forms to insure a smooth transition.
MFR: Werner & Pfleiderer
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.