Laboratory fluid bed dryer for pharmaceutical granulation

Optimize your lab-scale drying and granulation processes with precision control, ensuring consistent particle size and moisture content in pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.

Granulates and Dries Pharmaceutical Powders

Cos.Mec’s Laboratory Fluid Bed Dryer is tailored for precision granulation and drying in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries. Utilizing high-retention polyester filter cartridges and automatic PLC management, it efficiently processes powders, granules, and liquids with repeatable results. This equipment is integral in producing effervescent tablets, granulated vitamins, and APIs. Featuring steam heating and HEPA-filtered air treatment, it maintains energy efficiency and hygiene standards while minimizing downtime with easy maintenance features like automatic filter cleaning. Constructed with AISI 316L for product-contact parts, it ensures corrosion resistance and complies with CFR 21 part 11 for secure, automated operations.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent product quality with precise moisture control in granulation and drying.
  • Increases operational efficiency through automated PLC and touch screen management.
  • Minimizes contamination risk with easy-cleaning, high-efficiency polyester filter cartridges.
  • Enhances safety with explosion-proof construction options and 12-bar pressure resistance.
  • Supports regulatory compliance with CFR 21 part 11 standards for pharmaceutical operations.

General


Applications
Nutraceuticals,Pharmaceutical powder,Fine chemicals
End products
Encapsulated nutrients,Excipients for tablet formulation,Active pharmaceutical ingredients (apis),Granulated vitamins,Fine chemical compounds,Effervescent tablets,Dietary supplements
Steps before
Powder Feeding,Granulation,Liquid Preparation
Steps after
Mixing,Primary Packaging,Washing
Input ingredients
small quantities of pharmaceutical products,powders,granulates
Output ingredients
granulated pharmaceutical products,dried pharmaceutical products
Market info
Cos.Mec is known for manufacturing industrial engineered-to-order (ETO) equipment, specializing in turnkey solutions for powder handling, processing, and finishing. They have a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and dedicated customer service in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Technical Specifications


Use
Drying and granulating
Filtration system
High-retention polyester filter cartridges
Cleaning method
Compressed air counterblows
Inspection features
Rupture disc,Sample thief,Inspection windows
Temperature probe
Inlet air and product temperature probes
Screen size
100 micron (others available on request)
Automation
PLC-controlled with touch screen panel
Conference
Through-wall construction
Pressure resistance
12-bar
Material
AISI 316 L for contact parts,AISI 304 for non-contact parts
Finishing
Mirror glass polished finish RA ≤0.4 µm (contact parts),Fine satin finish RA ≤0.8 µm (non-contact parts)
Air treatment
Inlet/outlet Hepa filters,steam heating battery
Explosion proof
Available as option
CFR compliance
CFR 21 part 11 compliance available

Operating Characteristics


Drying mechanism
Fluid bed
Granulation mechanism
Fluid bed
Filter cleaning method
Compressed air counterblows
Automation level
PLC-controlled with touch screen
Temperature control
Inlet and product temperature probes
Filter type
High-retention polyester

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance
AISI 316 L
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Main structure
Round tubular
Filter type
High-retention polyester filter cartridges
Filter cleaning
Compressed air counterblows
Temperature probe
Inlet air and product temperature probes
Screen size
100 micron (other sizes available upon request)

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touch screen operator panel
Integration possibilities
PLC,touch screen,panel printer
Construction type
12-bar pressure resistant / explosion-proof / through-wall construction
Filter type
High-retention polyester filter cartridges
Filter cleaning
Compressed air counterblows
Valves
Isolating valves for air inlet/outlet pipings
Air Treatment Unit
Inlet/outlet Hepa filters,steam heating battery
Screen size
100 micron (customizable)
Management compliance
CFR 21 part 11