Fluid bed dryer for wet granulation in pharmaceutical industry
Streamline your production with fast, uniform drying and precise granulation, enhancing efficiency and safety in your processing line while meeting stringent compliance standards.

Processes and Dries Granules and Powders
The SigmaForm™ from SSPM Systems & Engineers is a versatile fluid bed dryer and granulator designed for seamless integration into pharmaceutical, food, and chemical production lines. It operates through fluidization, effectively drying and granulating materials like effervescent tablets, seasoning blends, and detergent powders with controlled precision. Its scalability from R&D to full production, combined with a unique top/bottom spray capability, supports a range of batch operations. Designed with a 12-bar shock-resistant option and compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, it ensures both safety and regulatory adherence. The system includes advanced automation features, such as a user-friendly control interface and a robust air handling unit equipped with HEPA filters for maintaining product integrity. The interchangeability of containers up to 30 kg enhances flexibility, while its energy-efficient design minimizes utility consumption. For quick cleaning, optional CIP systems are available, ensuring minimal downtime. Configurable to specific operational requirements, the SigmaForm™ provides the necessary engineering support for customized solutions.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency with seamless batch processing capabilities.
- Ensures compliance with stringent industry regulations, including GMP and 21 CFR Part 11.
- Offers flexible scalability, accommodating R&D to full-scale production needs.
- Saves energy by minimizing utility consumption through optimized fluidization technology.
- Quick and easy cleaning reduces downtime, improving operational productivity.
- Applications
- Food,Chemicals,Pharmaceutical tablets,Pharmaceutical powder,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Detergent powders,Probiotic granules,Antibiotic granules,Fertilizer granules,Vitamin c tablets,Nutraceutical capsules,Protein powder supplements,Effervescent tablets,Seasoning blends,Instant beverage powders
- Steps before
- Mixing,Blending,Formulation
- Steps after
- Packaging,Quality Control,Coating
- Input ingredients
- wet mass,bulk powder
- Output ingredients
- granulated material,dried product
- Market info
- Suitable For Top / Bottom Spray
- Yes
- Shock-Resistant Design
- 12-bar
- Filter Type
- Pre/micro/HEPA
- Exhaust Type
- Spark Proof blower
- Exhaust Polish Filter
- Included
- Pneumatic Cylinder
- Three-level
- Inflatable Seal
- Three-level
- Container Interchangeability
- Up to 30 kg
- Scalability
- R,D to Production
- Earthing
- Proper earthing
- Safety Interlocks
- Included
- Control System
- User-friendly
- Compliance
- 21 CFR Part 11
- Container Volume
- 6 L to 1800 L
- Optimum Batch Size
- 2 KG to 600 KG (MAX)
- Capacity
- 0.5 BD1 KG (MIN) to 300 KG (MIN)
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Machine Footprint
- SigmaForm™ tailored design
- Container Volume
- 6 L to 1800 L
- Optimum Batch Size
- 2 KG (MAX) to 600 KG (MAX)
- Scalability
- R,D to production
- Interchangeability of Containers
- Up to 30 kg
- Control panel type
- Advanced automation and control system
- Compliance,Certifications
- 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
- Interchangeability
- Containers up to 30 kg
- Safety Features
- 12-bar shock-resistant design
- Scalability
- From R,D to production
- Earthing and Safety Interlocks
- Equipped with proper earthing and safety interlocks
- Customization upon Request
- Specific designs such as 12-bar shock-resistant