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Why the ZSK Mc18 twin screw extruder

stands for a new generation in processing
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>>The twin screw extruder ZSK Mc18 –
the advance into a new performance
dimension of processing technology.

With its specific torque of 18 Nm/cm3 the ZSK Mc18 is the

most productive high performance ZSK of all times. With
a torque increase of 30% in comparison with its prede-
cessor, the ZSK MEGAcompounder PLUS, it enters new
throughput dimensions. It achieves up to 30% greater
throughput rates and therefore ensures you maximum
productivity. The optimum price-performance ratio of the
extruder, the extremely energy efficient operation, the
wide range of applications and the associated great flexi-
bility of the processing system are further superlatives the
ZSK Mc18 unites.

Advantages of the ZSK Mc18 at a glance*

>More than 30% increase of specific torque

>Up to 30% increase in the throughput rate
>Greatly improved productivity
>Proven high ZSK safety enabled by new designs and
developments
>Reduced compound temperature at much greater
throughput rates
>Flexible, wide area of applications
>Improved compounding quality by gentle processing
with a higher filling degree
>Increased energy efficiency by reduced specific
energy input

* in comparison with the predecessor model

ZSK MEGAcompounder PLUS

Significant increase in throughput

 New power density of 18 Nm/cm3
With the increase in torque of 30 %
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EP 0 new ZSK Mc18 is the most productive
ZSK of all time. It achieves increases
in throughput of up to 30 %.
New extruder gearbox
In cooperation with the manufacturer,
Coperion has developed new gearboxes
which are designed especially for the
requirements of the high performance
extruder ZSK Mc18.
Optimized design of screw shaft coupling
Coperion has redesigned the screw shaft
coupling especially for the high mechanical
stresses. New high performance materials
withstand all mechanical stresses even at
maximum productivity of the extruder.
New machine design
To ensure easy operation and the associated
maximum productivity of your processing sys-
tem, the design of the ZSK has been revised. The
good accessibility and numerous quick-release
features allow easy cleaning of the extruder in
the shortest possible time.
Optimum Do/Di of 1.55 for the processing
of products with a high torque requirement
With the Do/Di of 1.55 the ZSK Mc18 is
perfectly designed. It offers the optimum
free volume and low shearing stresses. New
throughput dimensions with maximum
product quality can be achieved. The shafts
reliably withstand the high mechanical
stress and the screw elements feature high
wear resistance. Other advantages: The
Do/Di of 1.55 ensures the scale-up and the
modernization of the Mc PLUS series to the
new Mc18.
Screw shafts made of new high
performance materials
State-of-the-art material solutions from
aerospace technology ensure the full
power transmission of the torque in the pro-
cess section – so that you benefit completely
from the new power dimension 18 Nm/cm3,
with maximum throughputs.
Patented screw Feed Enhancement Technology (FET)
elements With the patent pending FET equipment, the product
For high performance feed can be optimized so that you also benefit from
extruders ZSK  Mc18 we the fully available drive power of the ZSK Mc18 even
use patented screw ele- when processing powder bulk materials. The result:
ments in the process Increases in throughput of 200 to 300 % at maximum
section. These ensure productivity, maximum operating safety and the
optimum homogeniza- increased flexibility of your processing system.
tion of the raw mate-
rials and also handle
the product gently so
that you benefit from
ZS-EG twin screw side devolatilization
the familiar high pro-
Especially in the extrusion of low-viscous melts
duct quality of the ZSK.
and extrusion processes with high gas quanti-
ties, the performance capability of the ZSK Mc18
can be fully exploited by using a ZS-EG. With its
large free cross section for the devolatilization,
it keeps the melt in the process section with-
out product leakage even at maximum specific
torque of the extruder. Throughput increases of
up to 30 % with improved product quality are
possible.
Temperature control for maximum energy efficiency
The entire temperature control in the process section was re-
designed to match the increased performance. Improved heat
conduction is achieved by shrink-fit barrel liners. The use of
cartridge heaters enables efficient utilization of energy. The
optimized cooling system ensures uniform temperature distri-
bution in connection with a new control system. The new, user-
friendly barrel covers insulate the process section all.
ZSK Mc18 Max. torque per Spec. torque Md/a3 Max. screw speed Max. drive power N Screw diameter
shaft [Nm] [Nm/cm3] [min-1] [kW] [mm]
18 MEGAlab* 38 11.3 1,200 10 18
26 Mc* 106 11.3 **1,200 28 25
18
32 Mc 315 18 1,200 83 32
45 Mc18 930 18 1,200 246 45
58 Mc18 2,000 18 1,200 529 58
70 Mc18 3,500 18 1,200 926 70
82 Mc18 5,700 18 1,200 1,508 83
18
92 Mc 7,500 17 1,000 1,654 92
103 Mc18 10,400 17 1,000 2,293 103
119 Mc18 15,300 17 1,000 3,373 118
133 Mc PLUS 18,100 13.6 1,000 3,990 133
** Laboratory extruder.
** max. 1,800 min-1 at reduced torque.
ZSK 32 – ZSK 82 available in compact version.