ProCepT - Twin Screw Extruder

The unit is available as a bench-top set-up, with a separate electrical cabinet and control module, or can be integrated on a wheeled cabinet containing the electrical systems and drive controller. The touch screen computer is attached to a swing arm which can be positioned according to the operator’s preference.

The extruder module could be placed in a fume hood, while keeping the controls accessible for the operator. It is the ideal equipment for R&D.

The Process

• Hot Melt Extrusion
• Continuous Wet Extrusion
• Continuous Wet Granulation
• Continuous Melt Granulation

• Body has 5 ports for powder feeding/ liquid feeding/ degassing and venting.
• 4 individually controllable heating zones each also with water cooling.
• Chilled hopper for powder feeding.
• Touch screen PC control with real-time trending and excel data reporting.
• Water and organic solvents.
• Easy screw configuration changes.
• Different configurable screw set-ups for Hot Melt Extrusion, Wet/Melt Granulation and Wet Extrusion processes.
• Critical process data such as heating & cooling temperature setpoints,  and screw rpm are handled by the control unit.
• DC motor with variable drive speed (3-40rpm).
• Unit can be used for pre-clinical and clinical applications.
• Feeder as an option
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• Modified/ Controlled/ Sustained Release
• Stabilisation
• Solubility Enhancement
• Extruder Compressability
• Flowability
• Reconstitution
• Taste Masking