Centric pelletizers ZGF
High-quality food & pharmaceutical pelletizer
Pelletizing for food and pharma applications
The centric pelletizer ZGF from Coperion delivers high-quality pellets for directly expanded food products and pharmaceutical applications. Its central knife rotor ensures uniform pellet size, while swiveling design and quick-release connections allow easy cleaning, die changes, and flexible control of pellet length.
Ideal applications:
- Breakfast cereals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Pet food
- Aquatic feed
Benefits:
- Consistently high product quality thanks to even knife-to-die contact
- Flexible pellet length control via knife number and rotor speed
- Quick-release connections for fast integration and maintenance
- Easy access for cleaning, die mounting, and die changeovers
- Safety device prevents opening the pelletizer hood while the motor is running
This pelletizer is compatible with plastics, chemicals, and mineral processing applications. For more details, please visit the pelletizer page on Coperion performance material website.
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The Coperion centric pelletizer ZGF delivers precise and consistent pellet formation, making it ideal for directly expanded food products, such as cereals and aquatic feed, as well as pharmaceutical applications. Paired with Coperion’s ZSK twin screw extruder, it ensures uniform pellet size and reliable production, from pilot trials to full-scale operations.
Designed for flexibility and ease of use
With a centrally arranged knife rotor, swiveling pelletizer hood, and quick-release connections, the ZGF allows fast cleaning, easy die mounting, and quick die changeovers. Adjustable knife speed and number provide flexible control over pellet length, while safety features prevent opening the hood while the motor is running.
Reliable performance for diverse applications
The ZGF supports a range of pellet sizes and production speeds (depending on model), accommodating various food and pharmaceutical formulations. Quick setup, easy handling, and hygienic design make it ideal for startups, R&D units, and companies looking for efficient, high-quality pellet production.
| Model | Motor power [kW] | Knife speed [min-1] | Vertical chute, free volume L x W x H [mm] |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZGF 30 | 1.1 | 300 – 3,000 | 150 x 200 x 144 |
| ZGF 70 | 4.0 | 300 – 3,000 | 200 x 400 x 400 |
| ZGF 125 | 11 | 1,500 | 305 x 560 x 530 |
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