Fluid bed combo for granulation and coating
Achieve seamless granulation and coating with batch and high-speed operations, ensuring efficient moisture control and precise layering for diverse pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.
Processes and Coats Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Products
The FBC 1800 X•ONE from ACG is a versatile fluid bed combo designed to optimize pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production. This machine specializes in drying, granulation, and coating, employing advanced Wurster and tangential spray processes for precision. It serves manufacturers of tablets, capsules, and powders, processing up to 1800 liters, and integrates seamlessly into batch or pilot operations. With its 12-bar pressure shock-resistant system and safety features like QASV and inflatable seals, it ensures high safety standards and complies with ATEX and GAMP 5. Its energy-efficient design and exclusive command process control system enhance productivity and ease of use, while the patented Düsen-Schlick GmbH nozzles ensure uniform results. Cleaning is simplified with its wash-in-place systems, making it an ideal choice for demanding production environments.
Benefits
- Ensures operator safety with rapid pressure containment and shock-resistant design.
- Facilitates faster product changeovers, enhancing production efficiency.
- Complies with stringent pharmaceutical regulations for reliable and safe operations.
- Enhances process control, ensuring consistent product quality.
- Streamlines cleaning processes, reducing downtime between production runs.
- Applications
- Vitamins,Supplements,Nutraceuticals,Pharmaceutical powders,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Ibuprofen tablets,Multivitamin capsules,Fish oil softgels,Vitamin c tablets,Antioxidant powders,Herbal extract capsules,Probiotic supplements,Calcium tablets,Protein supplements,Paracetamol tablets
- Steps before
- Material Loading,Solution Preparation,Wet Granulation Preparation
- Steps after
- Drying,Wurster Coating,Granule and Pellet Processing,Final Product Inspection
- Input ingredients
- bulk materials,wet mass,granules
- Output ingredients
- dry granules,coated particles,granulated products
- Market info
- ACG World is known for manufacturing capsules and capsule filling machines, providing integrated pharmaceutical solutions with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and comprehensive service offerings in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
- Working volume
- 525–1956 l (top-spray granulation),180–1185 l (Wurster coating)
- Batch size
- up to 1800 l
- Pressure shock resistance
- 12-bar
- Explosion containment time
- 20 milliseconds
- Low-pressure safety
- 4.5 bar
- Compliance
- ATEX,GAMP 5,21 CFR Part 11
- Operating Mechanism
- Fluid bed technology
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Automation level
- Intuitive,secure monitoring and control
- Cleaning process
- Wash-in-place (WIP)
- Pressure resistance
- 12-bar pressure shock-resistant
- Explosion containment
- Within 20 milliseconds
- Applications
- Drying,granulation,coating
- Customization
- Charging,discharging systems available
- Safety technology
- Maximum Operator Safety Technology (MOST™)
- Compliance
- Compliant with ATEX,GAMP 5,21 CFR Part 11
- Inflatable seals
- Safety at low pressure (4.5 bar)
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Batch Size
- Up to 1800 liters
- ATEX certification
- Directive 2014/34/EU
- GAMP compliance
- GAMP 5
- FDA compliance
- 21 CFR Part 11
- Working volume
- 180 l – 1956 l
- Pressure system
- 12-bar shock-resistant
- Size/Capacity
- 1,800 l
- Batch size
- Up to 1800 l
- Design
- Non-vented,fully contained design
- Inflatable seals
- X•ONE inflatable seals
- Customisation options
- Charging,discharging,WIP systems
- Rotor attachments
- Available (R series)
- C-flanges
- Unique design to prevent explosion pressure transfer