Lab scale roller compactor for dry granulation
Achieve seamless scale-up from lab development to full-scale production with this compact roller compactor, ensuring precision in dry granulation for R&D and trial batches.
Compacts and Granulates Powders to Granules
The LCS – Lab Compaction System from Fitzpatrick offers a scalable benchtop solution designed for precision dry granulation in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and chemical sectors. It features a 20 kN/cm roll force, ensuring reliable scale-up from lab to production scale. The system compacts powders into granules, enhancing the consistency of end products like pharmaceutical tablets and dietary supplements. The LCS allows complete disassembly for easy cleaning and maintenance, supported by cGMP documentation and optional containment systems for handling potent compounds. With its PLC-controlled twin feed screw system, it enables precise control over feed and compaction variables, optimizing energy use and ensuring seamless integration into existing production lines.
Benefits
- Enables seamless scale-up from R&D to production with consistent compaction force.
- Reduces contamination risk with dust-free, fully contained processing.
- Facilitates thorough and efficient cleaning with easily disassembled parts.
- Enhances material handling flexibility with customizable roller styles.
- Supports compliance needs with cGMP documentation and optional containment.
- Applications
- Food processing,Nutraceutical formulation,Fine chemicals,Pharmaceutical formulation
- End products
- Nutritional supplements,Pharmaceutical tablets,Effervescent granules,Chemical intermediates,Snack bars,Dietary granules,Vitamin and mineral powders,Instant beverage powders
- Steps before
- Grinding,Powder Preparation,Ingredient Blending
- Steps after
- Packing,Coating,Tablet Pressing
- Input ingredients
- powders,pharmaceutical ingredients,nutraceutical ingredients,food ingredients,fine chemicals
- Output ingredients
- granulated powder,compacted materials,pharmaceutical formulations,nutraceutical formulations,food products,fine chemical products
- Market info
- The Fitzpatrick Company is known for its expertise in designing and manufacturing particle processing equipment, specializing in dry granulation, roll compaction, and size reduction technologies, earning a strong reputation for quality and innovation in the pharmaceutical and industrial sectors.
- Roll Dimensions
- 1.5 X 12 cm
- Roll Force
- 20 kN/cm
- Minimum Capacity
- 10 g
- Capacity
- 6 kg/hr
- Automation
- Touchpad control
- Compaction Consistency
- Ensures scale-up to larger machines
- Automation level
- Touchpad control / PLC
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Cleaning method
- Complete disassembly
- Changeover time
- Quick,easy
- Biological compatibility
- Yes
- Cleanability
- Easy disassembly,thorough cleaning
- Abrasion resistance
- Suitable for pharmaceutical and chemical processing
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Designed for fine chemicals
- Roll dimensions
- 1.5 X 12 cm
- Control panel type
- Touchpad control
- Control Panel Type
- Touchpad control
- Roller Style Choices
- Multiple roller styles available
- Containment System Design
- Optional containment systems
- Documentation Options
- cGMP software option