Fluid bed processor for pharmaceutical granulation and coating
Achieve superior granulation and coating of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products with this fluid bed processor, ensuring optimal particle size distribution and enhanced product uniformity for efficient tablet and capsule production.

Processes and Coats Pharmaceutical Powders and Pellets
The Syntegon Fluid Bed Processor offers pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers an indispensable solution for drying, granulating, and coating operations. Utilizing the unique Hüttlin Diskjet air distribution system and bottom spray technology, it provides homogeneous mixing and faster drying, catering to tasks like producing paracetamol tablets and vitamin D capsules. With batch capacities ranging from bench-top R&D sizes up to 1,600 kg, it ensures high throughput and versatility across processes. The processor’s three-component nozzle system enhances spray rates and product yield, supporting integration into continuous production lines with ease. Automated features, such as dynamic filtering and cleaning-in-place (CIP) options, meet stringent GMP standards, aligning with energy-efficient practices that lower operational costs. Available in industrial-grade materials to ensure chemical compatibility, this equipment exemplifies precision, compliance, and adaptability.
Benefits
- Reduces process times by up to 50% through efficient drying and coating.
- Achieves uniform particle size distribution for improved tablet compression and flow properties.
- Minimizes product loss with high yield spray technology and dynamic filtering.
- Supports diverse batch sizes, from R&D to large-scale production, ensuring scalability.
- Meets GMP standards, ensuring safety and compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Applications
- Pharmaceutical tablets,Snacks,Nutraceuticals,Pharmaceutical powder,Pellets,Sweets,Capsules
- End products
- Delayed-release pellets for proton pump inhibitors,Vitamin d capsules,Coated peanuts,Sugar-coated gummies,Multivitamin capsules,Protein powder supplements,Paracetamol tablets
- Steps before
- Mixing,High Shear Mixing,Wet Milling
- Steps after
- Coating,Tablet Compression,Capsule Filling,Packing
- Input ingredients
- pharmaceutical ingredients,binding agents,neutral pellets,sugar starch,cellulose,tartaric acid,powdered product
- Output ingredients
- dried granular materials,granules,pellets,multifunctional layers,coated pellets
- Market info
- Syntegon is known for its expertise in processing and packaging technology, offering innovative solutions for the food and pharmaceutical industries. It has a strong reputation for advanced equipment, sustainability, and customer-oriented service.
- Batch size
- 50 g to 1,600 kg
- Process Time Reduction
- up to 50%
- Automation
- PROVICON control system
- Spray Technology
- Bottom spray,top spray,tangential spray
- Filtration System
- Dynamic filter with internal filter cones
- Air Distribution
- Hüttlin Diskjet air distribution plate
- Particle Size Distribution
- Unimodal
- Cleaning System
- Basic to advanced automated UltraClean system
- Spray Rate
- High spray rate with bottom spray technology
- Nozzle System
- Three-component nozzle
- CIP Capability
- CIP-able metal filters
- Heat Transfer Efficiency
- High
- Working mechanism
- Fluid bed drying,granulation,and coating
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Automation level
- PROVICON control system
- CIP/SIP
- Automated cleaning systems
- Changeover time
- Fast and efficient
- Abrasion resistance
- High
- Biological compatibility
- Yes
- Cleanability
- Excellent
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- High
- Density/particle size
- 0.5 kg/l,various particle sizes
- Control panel type
- PROVICON control system
- Batch size
- 50 g to 1,600 kg
- Spray nozzle configuration
- Three-component nozzle
- Air distribution system
- Hüttlin Diskjet air distribution plate
- Cleaning system
- Advanced automated UltraClean system
- Product container
- Single product container
- Control Panel Type
- PROVICON control system
- Spraying Options
- Bottom spray,top spray,tangential spray
- Batch Size Flexibility
- 0.05 kg to 1,500 kg
- Cleaning System
- Advanced automated UltraClean system
- Filter Type
- Dynamic filter with internal filter cones
- Container Integration
- One product container for multiple processes
- Fluid Bed Technology
- Hüttlin Diskjet air distribution plate