ZSK Mv PLUS extruder

Twin screw food extruder for the food industry

High-throughput processing with a twin screw food extruder

The ZSK Mv PLUS twin screw food extruder is a high-performance solution for high-throughput food, health, and nutrition applications.By Coperion, it delivers maximum output while ensuring gentle product handling, high efficiency, and consistent quality across a wide range of formulations.

In addition, proven technology and comprehensive process support make the ZSK Mv PLUS ideal for manufacturers seeking efficiency, quality, and long-term production flexibility across food, health, and nutrition products.

Ideal applications:

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

Benefits:

Maximum power density for high productivity
Gentle product handling for consistent quality
High screw speed with excellent mixing performance
Flexible design for product changes and modifications
Energy-efficient operation to reduce resource use
Reliable scale-up with proven technology
Global after-sales service and support

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The ZSK Mv PLUS twin screw extruder delivers maximum throughput for high-volume food, health, and nutrition products while ensuring gentle product handling and consistent quality. Its large free screw volume, high screw speeds, and elevated specific torque allow manufacturers to produce formulations with low bulk density or sensitive ingredients efficiently and reliably.

Twin screw food extruder designed for flexibility and efficiency

With a modular screw design, optimized screw elements, and flexible process control, the ZSK Mv PLUS enables fast product adjustments and recipe changes. Energy-efficient operation reduces production costs, while proven technology ensures reliable, reproducible results across a wide range of formulations.

As production requirements grow, manufacturers can scale up from pilot to full-scale lines without compromising product quality or process stability. Meanwhile, support for sensitive ingredients and low-density formulations ensures versatility across a wide range of food and nutrition products.

Reliable twin screw food extruder for diverse food applications

The ZSK Mv PLUS extruder excels in high-volume production for cereals, functional food powders, nutritional supplements, pet food, and innovative snack products. Gentle handling and precise mixing ensure consistent quality, while flexible processing options allow rapid adaptation to new product lines or formulations.

Model	Max. torque per shaft [Nm]	Specific torque [Nm/cm³]	Max. screw speed [min-1]	Max. motor power [kW]	Screw diameter [mm]
ZSK 27 Mv PLUS	100	10.6	1,800	40	27
ZSK 34 Mv PLUS	205	11.3	1,800	81	34
ZSK 43 Mv PLUS	420	11.3	1,800	166	43
ZSK 54 Mv PLUS	815	11.3	1,800	323	54
ZSK 62 Mv PLUS	1,250	11.3	1,800	495	62
ZSK 76 Mv PLUS	2,250	11.3	1,800	900	76
ZSK 98 Mv PLUS	5,000	11.3	1,500	1,649	98
ZSK 125 Mv PLUS	10,300	11.3	1,500	3,397	125
ZSK 248/250 Mv PLUS	44,000	6.0	300*	2,800	248

Screw volume

Deeply cut screw channels (Do/Di ratio 1.8) for greater residence time
Improved feeding of low-bulk-weight ingredients like flours, starches, and pigments
Gentle handling with reduced thermal and shear stress