Fluid bed granulation system for food and chemical industries

Achieve efficient granulation and drying of liquids with continuous or batch operations, optimizing production flexibility and maintaining uniform product quality, even for temperature-sensitive materials.

Processes and Granulates Liquids, Solids, and Powders

The AGT® Series Fluid Bed Granulators from Glatt Ingenieurtechnik offer versatile solutions for the granulation, drying, and coating of a wide range of products across food, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. These systems efficiently transform liquids and solids into uniform granules through continuous or batch processing. The fluid bed technology, integrated with interchangeable process chambers, allows for maximum flexibility while handling temperature-sensitive materials with care. Equipped with PLC-controlled automation, this series ensures precise control and integration within existing production lines. The AGT® systems, available in different models like AGT®2700 and AGT®1600, excel in applications from food additives to active pharmaceutical ingredients, offering reliable processing with optional configurations to suit specific production needs. Enhanced energy efficiency and built-in CIP systems streamline operations and maintenance, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency by offering flexible continuous and batch operations.
  • Minimizes energy usage through optimized fluid bed technology.
  • Ensures consistent product quality with precise granule size control.
  • Simplifies maintenance with integrated CIP systems for quick cleaning.
  • Adapts to various industry needs with configurable process chambers and components.

General


Applications
Fine chemicals,Food additives,Phosphate fertilizers,Chemical industry products,Mineral fertilizers,Detergent components,Pharmaceutical industry products
End products
Fine chemical powders,Active pharmaceutical ingredients (apis),Various food additives,Iohexol granules,Detergent granules,Phosphate fertilizer granules,Mineral fertilizer granules
Steps before
Preparation of Raw Materials,Process Optimization,Emulsification,Suspension Preparation
Steps after
Product Handling,Packing,Coating,Tablet Pressing
Input ingredients
liquid raw materials,highly viscous solutions,suspensions,melts,solid material
Output ingredients
granulates,product particle,iohexol,phosphate fertilizer,mineral fertilizer,food additives
Market info
Glatt is known for its expertise in process technology and equipment for powder processing and advanced particle systems in the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries, recognized for innovative solutions in granulation, drying, and coating processes.

Technical Specifications


Granulation type
Continuous spray granulation
Material Compatibility
Temperature-sensitive materials
Particle size control
Flow velocity of the discharge air
Process flexibility
Interchangeable process chambers
Automation level
Continuous or batch-controlled operation
Nozzle types
Various nozzle and spray systems
Solids feeding
Flexible solids feeders
Granulate discharge
Flexible granulate dischargers
Explosion protection
Available
WIP/CIP system
Available
Batch vs. continuous
Continuous or batch

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Fluid Bed/Spouted Bed
Integrated Steps
Granulation,Drying,Coating
CIP Principles
CIP/WIP Systems Available
Batch vs Continuous Operation
Batch / Continuous
Process Flexibility
Interchangeable Process Chambers
Automation Level
Automated with PLC
Changeover Time
Quick Change with Interchangeable Chambers
Cleaning Method
CIP / Manual
Energy Efficiency
Optimized for Low Energy Consumption

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Discharge method
Product discharge pipe
Process chamber
Interchangeable
Chamber size
Single-chamber production
Footprint
Compact and flexible configurations

Custom Options


Process chambers
Interchangeable
Nozzle and spray system
Flexible
Solids feeder
Flexible
Granulate discharger
Flexible
Filter system
Various options
Air conditioning
Process air conditioning
Dust removal
Available
Explosion protection
Available
WIP/CIP systems
Available
Raw material supply
Tailored
Product handling
Tailored