Description
Buhler Model FTSK020/40D Laboratory Twin Screw Extruder 20/40D with (2) Stainless Steel Loading Stands and Feed System
The Buhler Model FTSK020/40D is a laboratory-scale co-rotating twin-screw extruder featuring a 20 mm screw diameter and a 40:1 length-to-diameter (L/D) ratio.
- Bühler is a premium OEM
- 20 mm co-rotating twin screw
- 40:1 L/D configuration
- Commonly used in:
- food R&D
- pharmaceutical development
- polymer compounding
- university research labs
Technical Specifications & Features
- Screw Diameter: 20 mm
- L/D Ratio: 40:1 (indicating a long process section for thorough mixing, melting, and devolatilization)
- Design: Modular barrel and screw element construction for flexible process configuration
- Application: Ideal for small-batch laboratory research, formulation development, and process simulation in food, feed, or polymer industries
Operational Capabilities
- Control: Advanced barrel temperature zoning, heating/cooling management, and variable screw speed control.
- Feeding: Typically paired with micro-dosing or loss-in-weight gravimetric feeders for accurate ingredient metering.
- Maintenance: Designed for straightforward disassembly, cleaning, and configuration adjustments suited for lab environments
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