Compounding Lab Twin Screw Extruder Extrusion Equipment For Research Material Testing

Experimental Extruder

A experimental extruder, also known as a lab extruder, lab twin-screw extruder, or small-scale extrusion machine, is specialized equipment designed for research, material testing, formulation development, and small-batch production. It is widely used in polymer research labs, universities, material R&D centers, compounding laboratories, and pilot-scale manufacturing lines. With precise temperature control, flexible screw configurations, and low material consumption, the experimental extruder is ideal for developing new plastics, masterbatch formulations, additives, biodegradable materials, and engineering polymers.

The lab extruder simulates industrial-scale extrusion processes on a smaller, controlled platform. It allows researchers to evaluate melt behavior, dispersion, mixing quality, color matching, rheology, and polymer reaction performance, helping manufacturers shorten development cycles and accelerate product innovation.

Applications of the Laboratory Extruder

Polymer Formulation Research: PP, PE, ABS, TPU, PA, PC, PET, PLA.

Masterbatch Development: color masterbatch, filler masterbatch, additive concentrates.

Biodegradable Material Testing: PLA, PBAT, PHA, starch-based blends.

Engineering Plastic Compounding: high-performance materials, flame-retardant systems.

Additives & Chemicals: stabilizers, modifiers, compatibilizers, composite materials.

University & R&D Labs: teaching, testing, and process simulation.

Technical Specifications

These specifications allow the laboratory extruder to simulate full-scale production while maintaining low material usage and excellent repeatability.

Key Advantages

Extremely precise temperature and torque control for accurate R&D testing.

Low material consumption, ideal for expensive polymers and additives.

Flexible screw configuration for different mixing, shearing, and reaction requirements.

Easy cleaning and fast material changeover for multi-formula testing.

Compact design suitable for laboratories and pilot production units.

Data export & recording for academic research and process optimization.

FAQ

Q1: What materials can a laboratory extruder handle?
Almost all thermoplastics, biodegradable materials, elastomers, additives, and laboratory-grade formulations.

Q2: Can the screw design be customized?
Yes. Screw elements can be rearranged to suit mixing, dispersing, or reactive extrusion needs.

Q3: Is training provided?
We offer both onsite and remote training for lab personnel and research teams.

After-Sales Service

We provide installation support, operator training, spare parts, video tutorials, remote technical diagnostics, and lifetime maintenance assistance to ensure your laboratory extruder operates with maximum accuracy and reliability.