USED LEISTRITZ CORPORATION ZSE 60 MAX

Manufacturer’s Info:

Manufacturer: Leistritz

Model: ZSE60MAXX-20D

Serial #: 04144

Order #: 310.1121.01

Description:
The Leistritz ZSE60MAXX-20D is a high-performance twin screw extruder designed for industrial-scale processing. Featuring two co-rotating screws with an approximate 2.44" diameter and 62" length, this unit operates at 400 rpm and has a 20:1 L/D ratio. Equipped with 4 barrel sections and 1 feed section, it supports both liquid heating and cooling with 4 cooling zones for precise temperature management.
This extruder is powered by a 121 kW (160 HP) motor running at 1600 rpm, driving the screws through a robust gearbox. It includes a Leistritz LSB 56 twin screw side feeder, which is driven by a 3.45 kW, 1700 rpm gear motor with a 5.3:1 ratio. A Rickmeier pump, coupled with a 1.4 kW motor, manages fluid circulation through a Funke plate heat exchanger for efficient temperature control.
The unit includes a drive panel with a Siemens Sinamics controller, though it does not include the main control panel. It is mounted on a frame with wheels and adjustable feet for mobility and easy installation.
Specifications:

Screw Diameter: 60mm (2.44")

Screw Length: 62"

L/D Ratio: 20:1

Screw Type: Co-rotating twin screws

Screw Speed: 400 rpm

Motor Power: 121 kW (160 HP), 1600 rpm

Voltage: 3 Phase / 60 Hz / 480 Volt

Current: 294 Amp

Barrel Sections: 4 barrel sections, 1 feed section

Heating & Cooling: Liquid heated and cooled, 4 cooling zones

Side Feeder: Leistritz LSB 56 twin screw, driven by 3.45 kW, 1700 rpm gear motor

Gear Ratio: 5.3:1

Rickmeier Pump: Driven by 1.4 kW motor

Heat Exchanger: Funke plate heat exchanger

Drive Control: Siemens Sinamics controller (no main control panel)

Mounting: Frame with wheels and adjustable feet

Applications:
The Leistritz ZSE60MAXX-20D twin screw extruder is ideal for high-performance extrusion processes across multiple industries, including:

Plastics Industry: Compounding, masterbatch production, and polymer blending

Food Processing: Extruded snacks, cereals, and textured vegetable protein (TVP)

Pharmaceuticals: Continuous processing of drug formulations and tablet granulation

Chemical Processing: High-performance materials, specialty compounds, and adhesives

3D Printing Materials: Production of thermoplastic filaments and composite materials

Rubber and Elastomers: Processing of rubber compounds and TPEs

What Products Would This Be Used For?

Plastic masterbatch and compounding
PVC and polymer extrusion
Food-grade extrusion (snacks, cereals, protein products)
Pharmaceutical formulations
Biodegradable plastics and specialty materials
Adhesives and specialty chemical processing
Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE)
3D printing filaments and composite extrusion