Thermo Prism TSE 16TC Polymer Extruder

The Thermo Prism TSE 16TC Polymer Extruder is a laboratory-scale, co-rotating twin-screw extruder designed for thermoplastic polymer, composite, and nanocomposite material mixing, homogenization, and dispersion.
Manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific, the TSE 16TC provides precise process control and outstanding material uniformity for polymer R&D, pilot production, and compounding optimization.

Compact yet powerful, this extruder delivers the performance of a full-scale production system in a lab-friendly footprint, making it ideal for polymer scientists, materials engineers, and research laboratories working with advanced thermoplastics, elastomers, and filled compounds.

Key Features

• Co-Rotating, Intermeshing Twin Screws – Ensures exceptional mixing, melting, and dispersive blending of thermoplastic and nanocomposite materials.

• 16 mm Screw Diameter with 25:1 L/D Ratio – Provides precise shear control and consistent throughput for small-batch processing.

• Threaded Screw Elements – Screw segments are threaded onto hexagonal rods, allowing rapid configuration changes to suit different compounding requirements.

• Clamshell Barrel Design – Hinged barrel opens for easy cleaning, screw changes, and process inspection, minimizing downtime.

• 3-Port Barrel Configuration – Includes one vented port with a vacuum chamber and two plugged ports for process flexibility.

• 5-Zone Temperature Control – Independent digital PID-controlled heating zones ensure thermal stability across the entire processing length.

• Digital Control Panel – Provides real-time readouts of temperature and screw speed with precision adjustment.

• Vacuum Venting Capability – Removes volatiles and moisture during compounding to improve material quality.

• Modular Laboratory Extruder – Designed for small-scale compounding, color masterbatch formulation, and material development.

Technical Specifications

Applications

The Thermo Prism TSE 16TC Extruder is ideal for:

• Thermoplastic Polymer Compounding – Mixing base polymers with fillers, pigments, and stabilizers.

• Composite Material Development – Creating polymer-fiber or polymer-filler blends with uniform dispersion.

• Nanocomposite Processing – Homogenizing nanoscale additives (such as CNTs, graphene, or nanoclays) into polymer matrices.

• R&D and Quality Control – Simulating production-scale extrusion on a laboratory level.

• Color Masterbatch & Additive Formulation – Producing small-lot compounds for testing and evaluation.

Advantages

• High Mixing Efficiency – Co-rotating screws ensure excellent dispersive and distributive mixing.

• Superior Material Homogenization – Optimized for thermoplastic composites and nanocomposite dispersion.

• Modular & Configurable – Easily change screw profiles and barrel configurations for new materials.

• Precise Process Control – Five-zone digital PID temperature regulation maintains consistent thermal profiles.

• Easy Maintenance – Clamshell barrel and threaded screws simplify cleaning and reconfiguration.

• Compact, Reliable Design – Engineered for R&D, universities, and pilot-scale production.

Buy Thermo Prism TSE 16TC Polymer Extruder

HiTechTrader offers the Thermo Prism TSE 16TC Polymer Extruder, a robust and versatile laboratory twin-screw system for polymer compounding, composite mixing, and nanomaterial dispersion.
Engineered for precision, repeatability, and modular flexibility, the TSE 16TC is the ideal choice for research facilities developing next-generation thermoplastic materials and formulations.

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