Automatable benchtop agitated nutsche filter-dryer

Effortlessly integrate seamless solid-liquid separation into your laboratory processes, ensuring precision and scalability in batch operations for high-purity pharmaceutical and chemical applications.

Performs Filtration, Washing, Drying, and Sampling

The GFD®Lab Agitated Nutsche Filter-Dryer from AUSTAR is a unique benchtop solution for scalable solid-liquid separation in laboratory settings, particularly suited for biopharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It combines filtration, washing, and vacuum drying in a single system, efficiently handling processes like re-slurry and discharge, crucial for producing high-potency APIs and pharmaceutical powders. The incorporation of a unique filtration basket allows for quick media changeovers, enhancing productivity and product recovery. It offers complete process control with data acquisition, ensuring consistent batch production. Available in various vessel sizes and product contact materials, it supports customization and integration into existing laboratory processes. This equipment is automatable, promotes energy efficiency, and complies with pharmaceutical standards for clean and corrosion-resistant operations.

Benefits

  • Enhances efficiency by combining filtration and drying processes in one unit.
  • Promotes flexibility with adaptable vessel sizes and contact materials.
  • Ensures product purity with precise control over solid-liquid separation.
  • Facilitates seamless process scale-up from lab to production.
  • Optimizes resource use with automatable, data-driven operation.

General


Applications
Fine chemicals,Pharmaceutical tablets,Nutraceuticals,Pharmaceutical powder,Biopharmaceuticals,Enzymes
End products
Aspirin tablets,Ibuprofen powder,Antibody-drug conjugates,Protease enzymes,Coenzyme q10,High-potency active pharmaceutical ingredients (hpapis)
Steps before
Slurry Preparation,Washing,Reslurry
Steps after
Vacuum Drying,Sampling,Product Discharge
Input ingredients
slurry,solid-liquid mixture
Output ingredients
filtered solids,dry powder,separated liquid
Market info
Austar is known for specializing in the design and manufacture of engineered-to-order industrial equipment, particularly in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, offering solutions that focus on quality, innovation, and meeting specific customer requirements.

Technical Specifications


Filtration and Drying Integration
Combined
Automation
Automatable
Scalability
Scalable
Process Control
Complete with data acquisition
Vessel Sizes
Multiple Options
Product Contact Materials
Multiple Options
Process Operations
Filtration,Washing,Re-slurry,Vacuum Drying
Sample Discharge
Available
Filtration Media Changeover
Quick
Batch Consistency
Consistent and Predictable Results

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Agitated Nutsche Filter-Dryer
Integrated steps
Filtration,Washing,Re-slurry,Vacuum Drying,Sampling,Discharge
Automation level
Automatable / PLC-controlled
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Process control features
Data acquisition and recording
Changeover time
Quick filtration media changeover

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Benchtop
Vessel size
Multiple vessel sizes available
Discharge method
Sampling,Discharge
Filtration system
Agitated Nutsche Filter-Dryer
Control panel type
Data acquisition and recording

Custom Options


Control panel type
Automatable / PLC-integrated
Vessel Size
Multiple sizes available
Product Contact Materials
Customizable
Process Control
Data acquisition and recording
Filtration Basket
Quick changeover