ZSK MEGAlab laboratory extruder

Twin screw extruder ZSK for food & pharmaceutical applications

Laboratory extruder ZSK for small batch processing

The ZSK MEGAlab laboratory extruder is a compact twin screw laboratory extruder from Coperion, designed for small-batch processing in food and pharmaceutical applications. It enables researchers and product developers to test formulations efficiently while ensuring seamless scale-up to larger ZSK extruders. Ideal for formulation development, pilot trials, and scientific research.

Ideal applications:

Cereal and starch-based products
Snacks
Pet food, pet treats
Confectionery
TVP, HMMA
Pharmaceuticals
Aquatic feed

Benefits:

Throughput rates up to 40 kg/h
Handles small batches from 200 g
Fast plug & play installation and start-up
Reliable, low-noise drive concept
Modular design with exchangeable 4D barrels and standard screw elements
Easy operation via PLC controller with touch screen
Quick product changes using quick-release connections
Compact, mobile design with integrated motor, control system, water cooling, and vacuum unit
Reliable scale-up using proven ZSK features

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This extruder is compatible with plastics, chemicals, and mineral processing applications. For more details, please visit the ZSK MEGAlab laboratory extruder page on Coperion performan c e material website.

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The ZSK MEGAlab delivers precise, reliable compounding for small batch sizes, ensuring lab-scale results translate predictably to larger ZSK twin screw extruders.

Flexible and user-friendly design
Equipped with exchangeable 4D barrels, standard screw elements, and a PLC touchscreen controller, the extruder allows fast product changeovers and low-noise operation. Its compact, mobile design integrates the motor, control system, water cooling, and vacuum unit, saving laboratory space without compromising functionality.

Reliable R&D performance
With throughput up to 40 kg/h, a torque-optimized drive, and modular design, the ZSK MEGAlab supports precise processing for research and development. Quick plug & play installation ensures immediate operation, making it the preferred choice for scientific research and product development teams.

Centerline distance: 15 mm
Do/Di ratio: 1.55
Screw outer diameter (Da): 18 mm
Channel depth: 3.2 mm
Barrel length: 72 mm
Centerline height: 1,100 mm
Torque per shaft: 38 Nm
Power density (Md/a³): 11.3 Nm/cm³
Maximum output factor: 1,200 rpm
Motor power: 11.7 kW
Heating power per barrel: 800 W
Main dimensions (L × W × H): 1,660 × 600 × 1,850 mm