Integrated granulation and drying system for pharmaceuticals
Achieve seamless granulation and drying with our fully integrated system, ideal for ensuring precise control and optimal efficiency in pharmaceutical solid dosage production.
Granuates and Dries Pharmaceutical Solids
The Integrated Pharmaceutical Granulation and Drying Systems from GEA offer a comprehensive solution for solid dosage form production. This equipment is specialized in granulating and drying processes, seamlessly integrating into pharmaceutical manufacturing lines to optimize product quality. Utilizing fluid bed processors combined with high shear mixer-granulators, these systems support continuous and batch operations for producing tablets, capsules, and controlled-release formulations. Designed with advanced PLC-based automation, these systems ensure precise control and monitoring, enhancing process efficiency while supporting CIP and WIP cleaning protocols for minimal downtime. Constructed from materials that comply with GMP and FDA standards, they promise durability and resistance to chemical corrosion, with optional configurations tailored to specific operational needs.
Benefits
- Enhances product consistency with precise moisture control during granulation and drying.
- Reduces labor costs and errors with integrated PLC-controlled automation.
- Minimizes cleaning time and contamination risk with efficient CIP systems.
- Complies with GMP and FDA standards, ensuring regulatory alignment for pharmaceutical production.
- Customizable configurations support diverse production requirements and capacity needs.
- Applications
- Pharmaceutical tablets,Pharmaceuticals,Chemical processes,Granulation processing,Pharmaceutical solid dosage forms
- End products
- Coated tablets,Chemical powders,Pellets,Granules,Tablets,Active pharmaceutical ingredients (apis),Pharmaceutical powders,Bulk drugs,Effervescent tablets,Controlled release formulations,Capsules
- Steps before
- Weighing,Blending,Binder Preparation
- Steps after
- Tablet Compression,Coating,Packaging
- Input ingredients
- dry powders,aqueous granulations,solvent granulations,binder preparations,coating preparations
- Output ingredients
- granulated materials,dried products,pellets,tablets
- Market info
- GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.
- Automation
- PLC-based
- Batch vs. continuous
- Batch
- Binder distribution
- Coating preparation units
- Containment
- Integrated containment technology
- Filtration system
- Filtration units
- Fluid bed process equipment
- Integrated
- Mixer-granulators type
- Top- and bottom-drive high shear
- Process and CIP control
- Integrated
- Process Analytical Technology
- Integrated PAT analyzers
- Safety,containment
- Integrated into design
- System integration
- Fully integrated turnkey installations
- Integrated Steps
- Granulation,Drying,Milling
- Batch vs. Continuous Operation
- Batch
- Automation Level
- PLC-based Automation
- CIP/SIP
- CIP by Design
- Cleaning Method
- Automated CIP
- Process Control Interfaces
- Graphical MMI,Online Monitoring
- Cleanability
- High
- Biological compatibility
- Pharmaceutical-grade materials
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Stainless steel
- Density/particle size
- Adaptable to various densities and sizes
- Modular design
- Yes
- Compact footprint
- Designed for space optimization
- Discharge method
- Integrated contained materials handling
- Machine footprint
- Varies with modular configuration
- Concealed services
- Concealed lines and hoses
- Control Panel Type
- PLC-based with graphical MMI
- Integration with Existing Systems
- Full CIM integration,compatible with plant-wide systems
- Automation Level
- PLC,online monitoring,recipe handling
- CIP by Design
- Included with patented features
- Containment Options
- BUCK® containment technology
- Process Modules
- Modular approach for fluid bed,top-,bottom-drive high shear mixer-granulators
- Safety and Environmental Compliance
- Explosion-proof and pressure shock standards