A twin screw extruder is a highly efficient machine widely used in food processing, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and feed industries. It is designed with two intermeshing, co-rotating screws inside a barrel that work together to mix, knead, and convey raw materials under controlled temperature and pressure. This unique design ensures better mixing, uniform cooking, and precise shaping compared to single screw extruders.
In the food and feed industry, twin screw extruders are commonly used for producing snacks, breakfast cereals, pasta, and aquafeed. The screws apply both shear and heat, allowing starch gelatinization, protein denaturation, and moisture control for desired product texture. For plastics and chemical applications, they enable compounding, blending, and recycling with high efficiency.
