Bakery food extruder TwinLab-F 20/40

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TwinLab-F 20/40: Twin screw extruder with food-grade design for applications in the food and feed laboratory What is this instrument for? With the TwinLab-F 20/40, Brabender offers a stand-alone twin screw extruder as miniature scale, especially designed for laboratory applications in the food laboratory. It allows for experimental trials of potential product lines with extrudates in a wide range of shapes, colours and flavours. Why is this important? The application of measuring extruders in the food lab is a must for setting optimum production conditions and for ensuring high product quality. New developments in snack products, breakfast cereals, flat breads, sweets, pet food and other special products can be prepared on a laboratory scale. What are the features of the TwinLab-F 20/40 - Integrated motor (either 600 or 1200 rpm) - Liner tempering: from below only or from both above and below - 4 top ports and 2 side ports for adding raw material and liquid (optional) - Display (optional) - Dosing unit holder (optional) - Tests can be run with different L/D ratios - Horizontally divided barrel, can be opened to observe the process, as well as for easy cleaning and food safety - 4 heating zones heated electrically; cooling with water - Large program of die heads and modular screws available for different applications - Web-based and user-friendly MetaBridge software What are your features? - Cut down on R&D costs – Increase time efficiency in R&D - Test textures and sensory characteristics on a lab scale - Vary easily your application ideas in terms of functionality, texture or shape