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Product catalog summary
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 design for customizable screws and barrels. They are self-cleaning and operate continuously, ensuring high productivity and consistent quality. The ZSE MAXX series is notable for its high specific torque and volume, ideal for plastics processing.
Plastics Processing
These extruders are used for compounding tasks like reinforcing polymers. The ZSE MAXX technology supports high throughput and energy savings, even in shear-sensitive processes.
Masterbatch Production
Twin screw extruders produce masterbatches, which are plastic pellets with high pigment or additive concentrations. The ZSE MAXX series enhances color strength and reduces agglomeration.
Direct Extrusion
This process combines multiple steps to produce extrusion products efficiently, saving energy and improving product properties by eliminating intermediate pellet production.
Pharmaceutical Extrusion
Leistritz leads in pharmaceutical extrusion, offering GMP-compliant lines for developing pharmaceuticals like pellets and tablets, with hot melt and wet extrusion options.
Automation Technology
Leistritz's control systems integrate digital solutions for remote monitoring and maintenance, using OPC Unified Architecture for seamless data transfer.
ZSE MAXX Series Features
The ZSE MAXX series offers high specific torque and volume, processing a wide range of materials with various models to meet diverse needs.
Pharma Extruders
These extruders are designed for the pharmaceutical industry, complying with GMP standards and featuring stainless steel construction and specialized fittings.
Engineering Services
Leistritz provides comprehensive engineering services, offering customized solutions and support from planning to commissioning.
Service Offers:
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Modernization/upgrading of extrusion lines
  • Assembling/commissioning
  • Original spare parts
  • Trials in labs in Nuremberg, Somerville, and Taicang
  • Consultancy in process and electrical engineering
  • Intensive training and workshops
  • Leistritz Service Hotline: +49 911 / 4306-444
  • SMART GLASSES
More information is available in the "Service" brochure.
Research & Development:

Leistritz emphasizes innovation through global cooperation with institutions and development partners. Their R&D projects focus on expanding process engineering and machine know-how. The flexible laboratory extruders are compact and efficient, suitable for lab operations and small batch production, crucial for scaling up to larger production machines. Leistritz extruders are used in over 100 institutes worldwide.

Leistritz Group:

Founded in 1905, Leistritz remains owner-operated, focusing on dynamic development and innovative solutions across various industries, including aviation, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. The company employs approximately 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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Catalog excerpts

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EXTRUSION TECHNOLOGY Extruders and extrusion lines

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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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PHARMA EXTRUDERS FEATURES OF THE ZSE MAXX SERIES These features make the ZSE MAXX extruders so successful on the market: Leistritz offers a series of co-rotating extruders and relevant auxiliary equipment in GMP design (Good Manufacturing Practice) for the specific requirements of the pharmaceutical industry. Extruders for pharmaceutical applications are not only distinguished by purely visible features, such as the usage of stainless steel. This machine generation provides everything that complies with the GMP requirements of the pharmaceutical industry including special fittings, material combinations,...

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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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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.