Compounding & Extrusion Training Courses 2025 & 2026

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Enhance your processing expertise with Coperion’s Compounding and Extrusion Training Courses. Our comprehensive 2–3 day seminars are taught by experienced Coperion experts and are available as on-site training, customized in-house programs for individual companies, or virtual online sessions. (Please note: The ZSK 101 & 102 Courses take place at our lab and training facility in Pitman, New Jersey, USA). Browse through our course offerings below and sign up by using one of the forms.

ZSK 101 & ZSK 102 Courses (US Courses only) - Registration Form (Currently, seats are available only for ZSK 101)
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After registration you will receive a link to the online sessions a few days before the training. If additional details need to be planned we will get in touch with you in advance of the training. Session registration is limited to approximately 15 people. Do not hesitate to contact us with questions. We are looking forward to welcoming you to one of our trainings for compounding & extrusion!

ZSK 101 & 102 courses on design and operation of ZSK twin screw extruder systems in the USA
At Coperion we strive to be responsive to the needs of our customers. To make sure users of ZSK twin-screw extruders thoroughly understand the technology and are kept abreast of the latest technical advances, Coperion has developed in-house courses specifically for the ZSK Twin Screw Extruder System. The objective of these courses is to provide process engineers, operations supervisors and operators with an understanding of the fundamental and practical aspects of the design and operation of the ZSK.

ZSK 101 TRAINING COURSES - 3 DAYS

ZSK 101 is a three-day course which takes an in-depth look at twin screw extrusion process design. It includes sections on process unit operations (feeding, melting, mixing, etc.) scale-up, compounding, modeling and materials of construction. A full course outline is shown attached.

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ZSK 102 TRAINING COURSES - 2 DAYS

This two-day course provides classroom instruction on the basic ZSK building blocks, barrels and screw bushings; a maintenance overview and a review of control systems and safety interlocks. Additionally, participants will spend a significant portion of each day in the lab learning how to efficiently assemble and disassemble machine components as well as basic operation of the ZSK. A sample course outline is shown below. ZSK 102 is designed for operators, technicians and anyone responsible for the safe, efficient running of a ZSK extruder.

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Dates ZSK 101:
- March 11-13, 2025
  - Location: Coperion, Pitman, NJ, USA
- June 10-12, 2025
  - Location: Coperion, Pitman, NJ, USA
- December 9-11, 2025
  - Location: Coperion, Pitman, NJ, USA
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Dates ZSK 102:
- March 13-14, 2025
  - Location: Coperion, Pitman, NJ, USA
- June 12-13, 2025
  - Location: Coperion, Pitman, NJ, USA
- December 11-12, 2025 (FULLY BOOKED)
  - Location: Coperion, Pitman, NJ, USA
Polyolefins Processing & UG Pelletizing
This course teaches the process principles of the functional operation of the ZSK twin screw compounder in the application of polyolefin processing as well as detailed discussion about the discharge and the influence of the various operating parameters on the product. An excursus on the scale-up process used at Coperion and the topics of troubleshooting and interlocks round off this course. One day will be fully dedicated to pelletizing including the installation of the die plate, safety functions as well as the troubleshooting pelletizer equipment.

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Dates:
- Presence Session 1
  - March 3-5, 2026
  - Location: Coperion GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany
- Presence Session 2
  - September 15-17, 2026
  - Location: Coperion GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany
- Further (online) sessions upon request
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Processing of engineering plastics
Process principles of the functional operation of the ZSK twin screw compounder in the application of engineering plastics processing are taught in this course. We deal with the special fields of application in detail and present the latest Coperion developments according to the interests of the participants. An excursus on methods of the scale-up process and the topics of troubleshooting and interlocks round off this course.

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Dates:
- Online Session
  - March 17-19, 2026
  - Split into 3 parts with 3 hours each
  - 9 AM - 12 AM (Central European Time)
- Presence Session
  - September 8-9, 2026
  - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Central European Time)
  - Location: Coperion GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany
- Further (online) sessions upon request
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Chemical and reaction technology
This course teaches the process principles of the functional operation of the ZSK twin screw compounder in the area of application of chemical and reaction technology. We deal with the special fields of application in detail and present the latest Coperion developments according to the interests of the participants. An excursus on methods of the scale-up process and the topics of troubleshooting and interlocks round off this course.

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Dates:
- Upon Request
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Processing of food
Coperion regularly offers a dedicated Food Extrusion Seminar. The topics of the seminar are precisely tailored to the needs of employees in production and development who regularly deal with food extrusion.

In addition, we offer individually tailored training courses. If you are interested, please contact Christian Hüttner (e-mail) or Uta Kühnen (e-mail).

Dates:
- Upon request
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Processing of PVC / Kombiplast
This course deals with the process principles of the functional operation of the Kombiplast in the area of PVC as well as in-depth discussion about the discharge. The special fields of applications, the plant structure for PVC and HFFR and the latest developments from Coperion are also the subject of this course. You also receive information about the scale-up process, troubleshooting and interlocks.

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Dates:
- Upon request
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Processing of powder coatings
Process principles of the functional operation of the ZSK twin screw compounder in the area of application of powder paint processing are taught in this course. We deal with the special fields of application in detail and present the latest Coperion developments according to the interests of the participants. You also receive information about the scale-up process, troubleshooting and interlocks.

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Dates:
- Online Session
  - March 17-19, 2026
  - Split into 3 parts with 3 hours each
  - 9 AM - 12 AM (Central European Time)
- Presence Session
  - September 8-9, 2026
  - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Central European Time)
  - Location: Coperion GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany
- Further (online) sessions upon request
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Masterbatch processing
Process principles of the functional operation of the ZSK twin screw compounder in the area of application of masterbatch processing are taught in this course. We deal with the special fields of the application in detail and present the latest Coperion developments. An excursus on methods of the scale-up process and the topics of troubleshooting and interlocks round off this course.

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Dates:
- Online Session
  - March 17-19, 2026
  - Split into 3 parts with 3 hours each
  - 9 AM - 12 AM (Central European Time)
- Presence Session
  - September 8-9, 2026
  - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Central European Time)
  - Location: Coperion GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany
- Further (online) sessions upon request
>> Register or propose a date here
Pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion
This course teaches the process principles of the functional operation of the ZSK twin screw compounder in pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion. We deal with the special fields of application in detail and present the latest Coperion developments. You also receive information about the scale-up process, troubleshooting and interlocks.

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Dates:
- Upon request
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