USED LEISTRITZ CORPORATION ZSE 18 PH-40D

Used Leistritz ZSE 18 PH-40D Twin Screw Extruder System Pharma Lab Scale Line with K-Tron Feeder & Pelletizer. (2) Co-Rotating 18 mm diameter side by side screws, 40:1 L/D ratio, 8 total barrel sections, (7) heated barrels, electrically heated water cooled. Driven by a 4.7 kw (6.3hp) -400/230-volt AC drive motor via a gear box. Screw speed maximum 600 RPM. On wheels. Serial# 03396, Built 2005. Includes Product Loader, K-Tron Dosing Station, String Die, Pelletizer, (3) Temp Controllers, Spare Parts. Weight 7.4 tonnes. Previously used in a pharmaceutical application. Our Freight Specialists can assist with any customs documents and forms to insure a smooth transition.

Used Equipment Facts About This Machine
Manufacturer: Leistritz
Model: ZSE 18 PH-40D
Machine Type: Co-Rotating Twin Screw Extruder System
Screw Diameter: 18 mm
L/D Ratio: 40:1
Screw Speed: Up to 600 RPM
Drive: 4.7 kW (6.3 HP) AC Motor
Electrical: 400/230V
Mobility: Mounted on Wheels
Year Built: 2005
Condition: Used
Previous Application: Pharmaceutical Processing

Description
Used Leistritz ZSE 18 PH-40D twin screw extruder system, designed for laboratory, pilot-scale, and pharmaceutical processing applications. This compact, high-performance extruder features co-rotating 18 mm twin screws with a 40:1 L/D ratio, delivering excellent mixing, dispersion, and process flexibility.
The system includes 8 barrel sections with (7) heated zones, utilizing electrical heating and water cooling for precise thermal control. Powered by a 4.7 kW (6.3 HP) AC drive motor, the unit can operate at speeds up to 600 RPM, making it ideal for small-scale production and R&D applications.
Mounted on wheels for mobility, this system is easy to position within lab or pilot environments. The package includes a complete downstream setup:

Product loader

K-Tron dosing station for accurate feeding

String die

Pelletizer for material finishing

(3) temperature controllers

Spare parts package

Previously used in a pharmaceutical environment, this system is well suited for regulated applications requiring precision and repeatability.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Leistritz

Model: ZSE 18 PH-40D

Machine Type: Twin screw extruder (co-rotating)

Screw Diameter: 18 mm

Configuration: Twin, side-by-side screws

L/D Ratio: 40:1

Maximum Screw Speed: 600 RPM

Barrel Sections: 8

Heated Barrels: 7

Heating/Cooling: Electrically heated, water cooled

Drive Motor: 4.7 kW (6.3 HP) AC motor

Electrical: 400/230V

Mobility: Wheel-mounted

Included Equipment:

Product loader

K-Tron dosing station

String die

Pelletizer

(3) temperature controllers

Spare parts

Serial Number: 03396

Year Built: 2005

Weight: Approx. 7.4 tonnes (as listed)

Condition: Used

Previous Use: Pharmaceutical processing

Applications
This extrusion system is commonly used for:

Pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Polymer compounding

Nutraceutical processing

R&D and pilot-scale production

Specialty chemical processing

Additive incorporation

Masterbatch production

Food extrusion trials

Controlled release formulation development

Laboratory-scale extrusion

What Might This Be Used For

Developing pharmaceutical formulations

Small-scale polymer compounding

Producing pellets via extrusion

Testing new material formulations

Creating controlled-release drug systems

Mixing additives into polymers

Processing nutraceutical blends

Running pilot production batches

Conducting extrusion research

Producing specialty compounds

Materials This Machine Can Process

Pharmaceutical APIs and excipients

Polymers and resins

Plastics and additives

Nutraceutical materials

Specialty chemicals

Masterbatch compounds

Bio-based materials

Food-grade materials

High-purity compounds

Experimental formulations

Manufacturer Information
Leistritz is a global leader in twin screw extrusion technology, providing systems for pharmaceutical, polymer, and specialty processing industries. Their ZSE series is widely recognized for precision, modular design, and high-performance mixing, making them ideal for both R&D and production environments.
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