Chemical and pharmaceutical solid-liquid separation pilot plant

Optimize your pilot-scale production of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals with advanced filtration and drying solutions, ensuring precise moisture control and efficient solid-liquid separation for high-quality end products.

Performs Filtration, Drying, and Mixing Operations

The Filter Dryers MAVALAB from GMM Pfaudler offer a versatile, modular solution for pharmaceutical and chemical industries, prized for efficient solid-liquid separation and drying of active pharmaceutical ingredients and specialized chemical reagents. This mobile unit utilizes a hydraulic-free compact design, enhancing maneuverability in pilot plant settings or low volume production scenarios. Equipped with a purged double mechanical seal and a mechanical speed variator, the MAVALAB allows precise control over the filtration and drying processes, ensuring high-quality product output.

Common applications include laboratory chemical synthesis and pilot-scale drug formulation, addressing challenges in moisture removal and particle sizing. This pre-engineered unit supports integration within existing processing lines, suited for manual operation with full ATEX or NEMA compliant controls, ensuring safe use in explosive environments. The MAVALAB also features WIP/CIP devices for easy, contamination-free cleaning, and its construction in corrosion-resistant materials makes it ideal for handling aggressive substances. Additionally, the unit is adaptable to specific process conditions, backed by GMM Pfaudler’s engineering support for customization.

Benefits

  • Enhances process efficiency with precise manual control for optimal product quality.
  • Ensures operational safety with ATEX and NEMA compliant components.
  • Facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance with integrated WIP/CIP systems.
  • Adaptable for diverse applications with modular, corrosion-resistant design.
  • Provides flexibility for pilot and low volume production with a mobile, compact setup.

General


Applications
Fine chemicals,Chemical compounds,Corrosion-resistant solutions,Low volume production,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Active pharmaceutical ingredients,Laboratory chemicals,Pilot-scale drug formulations,Corrosion-resistant coatings,Specialized chemical reagents
Steps before
Purification,Extraction,Mixing,Solvent Regeneration
Steps after
Drying,Filtration,Control Panel Operation,Dust Filtering
Input ingredients
chemical raw materials,pharmaceutical intermediates,solid-liquid mixtures,fine chemical precursors
Output ingredients
purified chemicals,pharmaceutical compounds,separated solids,liquid extracts
Market info
GMM Pfaudler is known for manufacturing glass-lined equipment, reactors, and engineered-to-order (ETO) solutions for the chemical, pharmaceutical, and allied industries, recognized for their innovation, quality, and global presence.

Technical Specifications


Design Type
Pre-engineered mobile turnkey
Compliance
ATEX or NEMA
Sealing Type
Purged double mechanical seal
Agitator Drive Type
Mechanical speed variator with pneumatic spindle
Operation Type
Manual
Discharge Valve
Manually operated side discharge valve
Filter Type
Dust filter
Cleaning System
WIP / CIP devices
Integration Feature
Integration in isolator / glove box
Application
Pharmaceutical pilot plants and low volume production in fine chemical industries

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Hydraulic free compact design
Integrated steps
Agitator drive with mechanical speed variator
CIP principles
WIP / CIP devices
Batch vs inline flow
Manual solutions
Automation level
Manual
Cleaning method
Integration in isolator / glove box

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Footprint
Compact
Design Type
Hydraulic free compact design
Discharge Method
Manually operated side discharge valve
Integration
Integration in isolator / glove box
Size
Mobile unit

Custom Options


Compact footprint
Hydraulic free
Control panel type
ATEX or NEMA compliant
Discharge method
Manually operated side discharge valve
Integration possibilities
Integration in isolator / glove box