USED LEISTRITZ CORPORATION ZSE 27 HP-PH-40D

Manufacturer: Leistritz
Model: ZSE 27 HP-PH-40D
Machine Type: Co-Rotating Twin Screw Extruder System
Screw Diameter: 27 mm
L/D Ratio: 40:1
Capacity: Approx. 200 kg/hr (440 lbs/hr)
Screw Speed: Up to 500 RPM
Construction: Hastelloy C-276
Drive: 22.5 HP (15 kW) AC Motor
Electrical: 400V
Year Built: 2008
Condition: Used
Previous Application: Pharmaceutical Processing

Description
Used Leistritz ZSE 27 HP-PH-40D twin screw extruder system, designed for precision compounding and pharmaceutical-grade processing. This system features co-rotating 27 mm twin screws with a 40:1 L/D ratio, delivering excellent mixing, dispersion, and process control.
Constructed with Hastelloy C-276, this extruder is ideal for corrosive, high-purity, and regulated applications, including pharmaceutical and specialty chemical processing.
The machine includes 10 barrel sections with (9) heated zones, utilizing electrical heating and water cooling for accurate thermal management. It is powered by a 22.5 HP (15 kW) AC motor via gearbox, enabling screw speeds up to 500 RPM.
This complete system package includes:

(2) K-Tron feeders for precise material dosing

Control cabinet for centralized operation

(3) temperature control units

Barrel lift for maintenance and changeover

Spare parts package

Previously used in a pharmaceutical environment, this system is well suited for applications requiring high standards of cleanliness, repeatability, and precision.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Leistritz

Model: ZSE 27 HP-PH-40D

Machine Type: Twin screw extruder (co-rotating)

Screw Diameter: 27 mm

Configuration: Twin, side-by-side screws

L/D Ratio: 40:1

Capacity: Approx. 200 kg/hr (440 lbs/hr)

Screw Speed: Up to 500 RPM

Barrel Sections: 10

Heated Barrels: 9

Heating/Cooling: Electrically heated, water cooled

Material of Construction: Hastelloy C-276

Drive Motor: 22.5 HP / 15 kW AC motor

Electrical: 400V

Weight: Approx. 1.2 tonnes

Dimensions: 3650 mm L x 1150 mm W x 1800 mm H

Included Equipment:

(2) K-Tron feeders

Control cabinet

(3) temperature control units

Barrel lift

Spare parts

Serial Number: 3778

Year Built: 2008

Previous Use: Pharmaceutical processing

Condition: Used

Applications
This extrusion system is commonly used for:

Pharmaceutical extrusion

Hot melt extrusion (HME)

Polymer compounding

Nutraceutical processing

Specialty chemical processing

Masterbatch production

R&D and pilot scale production

Food extrusion

Additive incorporation

Controlled release formulation processing

What Might This Be Used For

Pharmaceutical drug formulation

Polymer blending and compounding

Creating controlled-release drug systems

Mixing additives into plastics

Producing masterbatch materials

Processing nutraceutical products

Developing specialty chemicals

Small-scale production runs

Laboratory and pilot testing

High-purity material processing

Materials This Machine Can Process

Pharmaceutical APIs and excipients

Polymers and resins

Plastics and additives

Nutraceutical ingredients

Specialty chemicals

Masterbatch compounds

Bio-based materials

High-purity compounds

Food-grade materials

Experimental formulations

Manufacturer Information
Leistritz is a global leader in twin screw extrusion technology, providing systems used in pharmaceutical, polymer, and specialty processing industries. The ZSE series is known for its modular design, precision control, and high-performance mixing capabilities, making it ideal for both production and research applications.