Lab-Mini Screw Extruder in Action

Size Variability

Screw Extruders are widely employed for creating pharmaceutical pellets with diverse size requirements. Whether you need fine particles as small as 400 microns or larger pellets up to 2000 microns, these machines can handle the task with precision.

Gentle Compaction

One of the key advantages of using a Screw Extruder is its ability to provide mild compaction. This characteristic is particularly valuable for pharmaceutical formulations, ensuring the integrity of sensitive materials.

Components

• Hopper: The extruder features a hopper for loading wet mass, facilitating the efficient input of materials.
• Internal Blades: These blades are connected to gears, which rotate and push the material systematically into the feed hopper of the Extruder Chamber.
• Extrusion Chamber: The chamber is jacketed from the outside, allowing for the circulation of cold water. This feature helps maintain the temperature of the product, which is vital when working with sensitive materials.
• Single Screw: The extrusion chamber contains a single screw responsible for transferring the material towards the pressing cam and out through the perforation of the desired diameter screen.

Versatile Output

Screw Extruders are available for R&D batches, with a minimum output of 250 grams. This flexibility is ideal for research and development purposes.

Compliance and Ease of Use

Our Screw Extruders are cGMP-compliant equipment. They are designed as self-standing Table Top Models for R&D scale operations, equipped with a built-in electrical panel for ease of maintenance.

Advantages

Pharmaceutical Benefits

The use of pellets as a dosage form offers distinct advantages within the pharmaceutical industry, including:

• Flexibility: Capable of solution/suspension layering and powder layering.
• Minimal Dust: The process minimizes dust in the working environment, enhancing safety and cleanliness.
• Improved Flow: Pellets exhibit improved flow characteristics.
• Enhanced Solubility and Dispersibility: Pharmaceutical pellets often demonstrate better solubility and dispersibility.
• Improved Cosmetics: Aesthetically, pellets can enhance the final product’s appearance.