All-purpose mixer and processor for laboratory and small scale production

Optimize your small-scale production with a versatile system designed to efficiently handle multiple processes from mixing to granulating, ensuring high precision and adaptability in research and development environments.

Integrates Processes for Small-Scale Production

The AR 403 from ERWEKA GmbH is a highly adaptable modular processing unit designed for small-scale production and R&D in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food industries. It features a robust three-phase AC motor offering torque up to 23 Nm, with electronic speed control ranging from 20 to 400 rpm. This unit excels in tasks including mixing, grinding, coating, and pelletization, accommodating diverse end-products such as effervescent tablets and eye shadow bases. The modular design allows for easy integration of various attachments like coating pans and pelletizers, enhancing versatility. Constructed with maintenance-free worm gear drives, the AR 403 ensures reliability and efficiency, while its compact size fits seamlessly into bench-top operations. Compliance options are available with IQ/OQ/PV documentation, making it suitable for GMP-compliant environments.

Benefits

  • Enhances R&D efficiency with flexible, interchangeable attachments.
  • Boosts production versatility across cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food sectors.
  • Maintains consistent operation with advanced electronic speed regulation.
  • Minimizes maintenance needs through durable, maintenance-free worm gear drives.
  • Supports GMP compliance with available quality documentation.

General


Applications
Crèmes,Fine chemicals,Powder tablets,Cosmetics,Ointments,Food products,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Eye shadow bases,Face creams,Powder supplements,Lip balms,Protein bar coatings,Herbal ointments,Toothpaste bases,Effervescent tablets,Nutritional powders,Vitamin capsules,Pharmaceutical granules,Liquid foundation formulas
Steps before
Mixing,Granulating,Filling and Dosing,Pelletisation,Grinding
Steps after
Coating,Polishing,Tablet Pressing
Input ingredients
powder,ointments,crèmes,pharmaceutical materials,chemical ingredients,cosmetic materials,food ingredients
Output ingredients
powder tablets,finished ointments,finished crèmes,small scale production batches
Market info
ERWEKA is renowned for manufacturing high-quality pharmaceutical testing equipment, including dissolution testers, tablet hardness testers, and other analytical instruments, known for their precision and reliability in laboratory testing environments.

Technical Specifications


Motor Type
Three-phase AC motor
Output Torque
Max. 23 Nm
Speed Control
Electronic,variable 20-400 rpm
Dimensions (Width x Length x Height)
450 mm x 400 mm x 440 mm
Voltage/Frequency
230V 50/60 Hz / 115 V/60 Hz / 127V/60Hz
Motor Power
740 W
Weight
30 kg
RPM Range
20-400 rpm
Timer Setting
9 h 59 min
Tolerance Timer
± 1 second
RPM Tolerance (Coasting)
± 1 rpm
Gear Type
Worm gear
Efficiency
89%
Operating Characteristics
Permanent nominal/actual adjustment

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Three-phase AC motor
Speed control
Electronic,20-400 rpm
Nominal/actual speed adjustment
Automatic
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Automated features
Electronic speed dial
Torque load management
Max. 23 Nm
Attachments versatility
Wide range,easily interchangeable
Heavy use capability
AR 403-S version

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Control panel type
Digital dial
Dimensions
Width
Weight
30 kg
Drive unit type
Three-phase AC motor

Custom Options


Control panel type
Digital dial
Discharge method
Attachable components
Motor type
Three-phase AC motor
Output torque
23 Nm
Speed control
Variable 20-400 rpm
Foot switch availability
Available