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Leistritz extrusion technology

Leistritz extrusion technology

Leistritz extrusion technology

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Introduction to Extrusion Technology
Leistritz is a leader in extrusion technology, providing high-performance extruders for the plastics and pharmaceutical industries. The company is based in Nuremberg, Germany, and operates globally.
Twin Screw Extruders
Leistritz's twin screw extruders are flexible and efficient, featuring a modular system with configurable screws and barrels. The ZSE MAXX series is notable for its high specific torque and volume, ideal for plastics processing such as compounding and masterbatch production.
Plastics Processing
The ZSE MAXX extruders excel in processing plastics, offering high throughput and energy efficiency. They are used for reinforcing polymers and producing polymer blends, especially in temperature-sensitive processes.
Masterbatch Production
Leistritz's twin screw extruders efficiently produce masterbatches with high pigment concentrations, ensuring excellent color strength and reduced agglomeration.
Direct Extrusion
This method eliminates the pelletizing step, combining material processing and shaping for energy savings and improved product properties.
Pharmaceutical Extrusion
Leistritz offers pharmaceutical extrusion lines that meet GMP standards, supporting continuous processing for various dosage forms.
Automation Technology
Leistritz's control systems integrate with Industry 4.0, offering remote access and smart monitoring, enhancing efficiency and reducing downtime.
Engineering Services
Comprehensive services from planning to commissioning ensure customized solutions. Services include preventative maintenance, modernization, and training.
Service Offers
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Modernization/upgrading of extrusion lines
  • Assembling/commissioning
  • Original spare parts
  • Trials in labs in Germany, USA, and China
  • Consultancy in process and electrical engineering
  • Training and workshops
  • Service Hotline: +49 911 / 4306-444
  • Smart Glasses
Research & Development
Leistritz focuses on innovation through global cooperation, with projects expanding process engineering and machine know-how. Their labs provide environments for testing and optimizing processes.
Leistritz Group
Founded in 1905, Leistritz remains owner-operated, offering solutions across various industries, including aviation, oil and gas, and automotive. The company employs around 2,000 staff worldwide.
Business Units
  • Turbine Technology: Blades for turbines and compressors
  • Pump Technology: Screw pumps and systems
  • Extrusion Technology: Extruders and extrusion lines
  • Production Technology: Machine tools, tools, tube technology
Global Presence
Leistritz operates globally with locations in Germany, USA, Italy, France, Singapore, and China.
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EXTRUSION TECHNOLOGY TWIN SCREW EXTRUDERS With experience and passion AT A GLANCE: The alpha and omega for producing high-quality products from plastics or pharmaceuticals is a very good process technology. A core component for this is the co-rotating twin screw extruder. Due to its modular design, it is extremely flexible. Leistritz has established itself as one of the worldwide leading producers of twin screw extruders. It is only possible to offer a fully developed product range through constant innovation and an open ear for the requirements of the users. For plastics processing, Leistritz...

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PLASTICS PROCESSING MASTERBATCH PRODUCTION Compounding: Filling. Reinforcing. Improving. The processing of plastics is one of the prime disciplines of Leistritz twin screw extruders. Typical compounding tasks are, among others, the reinforcement of polymers, improvement of their dimensional stability and tensile strength, impact-resistance modification of thermoplastic materials, production of polymer blends. Diverse incorpo- Plastic pellets with a share of up to 85 weight-% of pigments, additives or fillers, are called masterbatches. The main component of a masterbatch line is the co-rotating...

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DIRECT EXTRUSION PHARMA EXTRUSION Efficient and gentle processing Continuous processing of pharmaceutical masses Direct extrusion or inline compounding offers the option of producing extrusion products particularly efficiently by combining various process steps. The intermediate step of pellet production is omitted and the extruder is used for material processing and shaping of the extrudate. By using according » With its extrusion lines and integrated containment solutions downstream equipment, films, sheets, injection- molded parts or pipes can be directly produced. With direct extrusion, the...

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AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY All the threads come together in the control unit. Today more than ever! This is where you can support our control solutions in the digital age! Since Industry 4.0, Leistritz control systems have been linked up with a wide range of applications. For example, due to digitalization, process data are recorded both locally and globally. You also have the option to connect the system directly with the infrastructure. Both you and our Leistritz technicians can remotely access the system control via Smart Monitoring. By means of Leistritz Smart Services, you have your data handy...

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ZSE MAXX SERIES PHARMA EXTRUDERS Example of a ZSE 18 MAXX These features make the ZSE MAXX extruders so successful on the market: ^ maXXvolume increased free volume in the screw (OD/ID = 1.66) ^ maXXshaft maximum power transmission due to patented shaft-hub connection ^ maXXcooling up to 30% improved cooling by means of optimized flow of the liquid coolant through the barrel ^ maXXtorque very high specific torque (up to 15.0 Nm/cm3) Spec. total torque (Nm/cm3) up to max. Leistritz offers a series of co-rotating extruders and relevant auxiliary equipment in GMP design (Good Manufacturing Practice)...

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SERVICE WORLD Customized support & consulting The twin screw extruders by Leistritz are among the leading machines in the world in the plastics and pharmaceuticals market. They must satisfy the highest production and quality requirements every day. One of the formulas to stand one’s ground in the tough competition is to work in an efficient and economical manner. Be reassured by our technical support with its decades of experience in dealing with extruders and extrusion lines. Our team is active around the world for you – competent and solution-oriented. They make sure that your technology always...

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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT LEISTRITZ GROUP Testing. Inspecting. Optimizing. One company – dynamic, innovative, reliable, collaborative The global cooperation with institutions, universities and development partners is an important part of the Leistritz philosophy. Through our research and development projects, we are working on the future and expanding our process engineering and machine know-how. Not only we, but also our customers, profit from this lead in knowledge. In the area of research, development and sample production, the flexible Leistritz laboratory extruders are in high demand. They...

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EXTRUSION TECHNOLOGY Available for you all over the world Leistritz Advanced Technologies Corp., Somerville, NJ Headquarters Leistritz Extrusionstechnik GmbH, Nuremberg Leistritz Machinery (Taicang) Co., Ltd., Taicang Leistritz Italia Estrusione, Castellanza Leistritz France Extrusion, Ceyzeriat ↗↗ Leistritz Extrusionstechnik GmbH | Markgrafenstraße 36-39 | 90459 Nuremberg | Germany T +49 911 4306-0 | [email protected]

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