Laboratory fluid bed system for solvent processing
Optimize your laboratory scale operations with a versatile fluid bed system designed for efficient granulation, coating, and drying—all while ensuring precise control and flexibility in handling varied batch sizes from 0.8L to 2.5L.
Processes and Coats Lab-Scale Pharmaceutical Granules
The FC-LAB Mini FLO-COATER® from Freund-Vector is a portable and self-contained laboratory fluid bed system, designed for the precision processing and coating of pharmaceutical and fine chemical granules. Its unique design features a combination product container and Wurster processing insert, complemented by an integrated solution pump, eliminating the need for additional costly components.
This system operates efficiently with a flexible processing capacity range of 0.8L to 2.5L, ideal for lab-scale and pilot production in pharmaceutical, biotech, and chemical industries. By supporting both aqueous and solvent processing, it allows for versatility in handling various product types, including tablet cores and probiotic supplements.
The FC-LAB Mini FLO-COATER® is engineered to enhance processing efficiency through its patented Wurster Accelerator system, reducing process time significantly. With automatic recipe-driven modes and a manual control option, it offers seamless integration into your current processes, allowing for inline PAT monitoring and real-time moisture analysis.
Energy efficiency is a key feature, with optimized inlet airflow and temperature control up to 100°C, ensuring precise and consistent processing conditions. Compliance with UL, CE, NFPA, CSA, and safety standards such as Class 1, Division 2, and ATEX Zone 2 guarantee safe operation in sensitive environments.
Maintenance is straightforward with its quick changeover design, featuring removable cartridge filters and spray guns that require no tools for cleaning. This contributes to minimized downtime and enhanced productivity, making the FC-LAB Mini FLO-COATER® a reliable choice for research laboratories and pharmaceutical manufacturers focused on high-quality production outcomes.
Benefits
- Enhances process efficiency with reduced operation time using the patented Wurster Accelerator System.
- Facilitates easy transition between production runs with tool-free quick changeover and cleaning.
- Ensures precise processing conditions with optimizable airflow and temperature control, enhancing product quality.
- Minimizes operational costs by eliminating the need for additional components through integrated design.
- Complies with stringent safety and operational standards, providing a secure production environment.
- Applications
- Supplements,Vitamins,Fine chemicals,Nutraceuticals,Biopharmaceuticals,Coating materials,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Gelatin capsules,Biopharmaceutical pellets,Tablet cores,Sustained-release granules,Effervescent tablet bases,Probiotic supplements,Enteric-coated tablets,Microencapsulated active ingredients,Anticaking agents,Coated vitamin tablets
- Steps before
- Formulation,Mixing,Solution Preparation
- Steps after
- Drying,Coating,Granulation
- Input ingredients
- aqueous solutions,solvent solutions,granulation materials
- Output ingredients
- granulated products,coated products,dried products
- Market info
- Freund is known for its expertise in granulation and coating technology, supplying high-quality industrial equipment for pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries. Renowned for innovation and reliability, Freund consistently delivers engineered-to-order solutions tailored to client needs.
- Capacity
- 0.8L - 2.5L
- Inlet Air Temperature
- 100°C (maximum)
- Automation
- Automatic (Recipe Driven) and Manual Mode
- Changeover Design
- Quick Changeover,No Tools Required
- Filtration System
- Removable Cartridge Filters (2 micron retention)
- Airflow and Temperature Control
- Inlet airflow and temperature control
- Portability
- Portable,Self-Contained System
- Data Collection Port
- USB
- Process Control
- Validatable Process Control
- Pump System
- Integrated Peristaltic Pump
- Drying Analysis
- Real Time Moisture and Drying Analysis
- Process Flexibility
- Aqueous and Solvent Processing
- Spray Gun and Product Screens
- Removable
- Monitoring
- Inline PAT Monitoring Optional
- Containment
- Smart-Safe™ Containment Optional
- Control System
- Color Touchscreen Control System
- Automation level
- Automatic (Recipe Driven) and Manual Mode
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Changeover time
- Quick Changeover Design
- CIP/SIP
- No Tools Required for Changeover/Cleaning
- Cleaning method
- Manual
- Energy efficiency
- 0.8L to 2.5L Capacity
- Density/particle size
- 0.8 - 2.5 L
- Granulation Method
- Top Spray
- Coating Method
- Wurster Coating
- Machine Footprint
- Portable
- Capacity
- 0.8L - 2.5L
- Product Container Type
- Combination Product Container/Wurster Processing Insert
- Sampler Type
- Easy-to-use Product Sampler
- Filter Type
- Removable Cartridge Filters (2 micron retention)
- Spray Gun Type
- Removable Spray Gun
- Product Screens
- Removable
- Control Panel Type
- Color Touchscreen Control System
- Storage
- Integrated Storage Area for Unused Components
- Changeover Design
- Quick Changeover Design
- Cleaning Method
- No Tools Required for Changeover/Cleaning
- Control panel type
- Color Touchscreen Control System