Laboratory

Professor Denis Rodrigue's Laboratory

Department

Department of Chemical Engineering

Manufacturer (Model)

Leistritz (ZSE-27)

Equipment Description

The Leistritz ZSE-27 is a twin-screw extruder designed to process a wide range of materials, particularly various classes of polymers, at high production rates. Granular materials are fed into the co-rotating twin-screw conveyor, where they are conveyed, mixed, and compounded, enabling the production of composite materials. At the end of the barrel, the material is forced through a die that shapes it into the desired cross-sectional profile. This extrusion process can be carried out at elevated temperatures, making it suitable for the processing and compounding of thermoplastic materials.

Technical Specifications

• Temperature range: 15°C to 300°C

• Extrusion throughput: 1–25 kg/h

• Interchangeable dies

• Compatible auxiliary equipment available (calender, pelletizer, etc.)

  
  

Areas of Expertise

• Extrusion

• Polymers

• Manufacturing Process

Conditions of Use

Operation of this equipment requires prior training or the assistance of a research professional. The instrument is available to academic and industrial collaborators.

Rental Fees (CAD)

On-Campus

150 $ / hour

Off-Campus (Academic)

200 $ / hour

Industry

200 $ / hour

Reservations

 Denis Rodrigue

denis.rodrigue@gch.ulaval.ca