Laboratory granulator and coating system
Optimize your research with a versatile benchtop unit that combines fluid-bed processing and drum coating, ideal for rapid product and process development.

Granulates, Dries, and Coats Pharma, Cosmetics, and Chemicals
The Minilab RC from DIOSNA Dierks & Söhne GmbH is a versatile benchtop unit designed for R&D environments in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and fine chemicals. Its unique Rapid Change system allows seamless transitions between fluid-bed processing and drum coating, enabling efficient granulating, drying, and coating workflows. The unit features a transparent design for easy process monitoring and full control via an integrated graphic display. Applications include producing granules, face powder, and enteric-coated tablets. With bowl sizes ranging from 1 to 7 liters and batch capacities tailored for precise formulation, this equipment offers flexible operation for small-scale production trials. It boasts tool-free disassembly for easy cleaning and maintains a compact footprint for lab settings. The Minilab RC operates under strict compliance with GMP standards, ensuring quality and safety in your research processes.
Benefits
- Enhances R&D flexibility with rapid transition between granulation and coating processes.
- Streamlines process monitoring with a full graphic display and glass components.
- Facilitates comprehensive cleaning, minimizing contamination risks with tool-free disassembly.
- Supports diverse batch sizes and product types, optimizing laboratory versatility.
- Ensures regulatory compliance and quality assurance with GMP-aligned design.
- Applications
- Feed,Fine chemicals,Pharmaceutical tablets,Pharma solids,Cosmetics,Coating materials
- End products
- Sustained-release tablets,Granules,Enteric-coated tablets,Animal feed pellets,Chemical catalysts,Face powder
- Steps before
- Purification,Emulsification,Grinding
- Steps after
- Sterilization,Packing,Tablet Pressing
- Input ingredients
- powder,pellets,tablets,granules
- Output ingredients
- coated powder,coated pellets,coated tablets,dried granules
- Market info
- Diosna is known for its expertise in manufacturing industrial dough mixing machines and systems, primarily for the bakery and food industries, showcasing a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and reliable engineered-to-order mixing solutions.
- Bowl sizes - fluid-bed module
- 1
- 3
- 5 and 7 L
- Bowl sizes - drum coater module
- 1
- 2 and 3 L
- Batches - fluid-bed module
- 0,2 to 3,2 kg
- Batches - drum coater module
- 0,5 to 2,7 kg
- Max. supply air temperature
- 100 °C
- Air flow rate
- 150 m³/h
- Electrical connected load
- 7,5 kW
- Dimension Width
- 1320 mm
- Dimension Depth
- 660 mm
- Dimension Height
- 1050 mm
- Working mechanism
- Fluid bed and drum coater
- Integrated steps
- Drying,Granulating,Coating
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Automation level
- Convenient operation via full graphic display
- Changeover time
- Rapid Change system
- Cleaning method
- Easy cleaning,tool-free disassembly
- Cleanability
- Tool-free disassembly
- Drying process
- Spray granulation
- Coating process
- Powder,pellet,and tablet coating
- Machine footprint
- Width
- Bowl sizes - fluid-bed module
- 1,3,5,and 7 L
- Bowl sizes - drum coater module
- 1,2,and 3 L
- Batch range - fluid-bed module
- 0.2 to 3.2 kg
- Batch range - drum coater module
- 0.5 to 2.7 kg
- Feed/discharge method
- Fluid bed and tablet coating in one machine
- Control panel type
- Full graphic display
- Control panel type
- Full graphic display
- Batch size flexibility
- 0.2 to 3.2 kg (fluid-bed),0.5 to 2.7 kg (drum coater)
- Module integration
- Fluid bed and drum coater
- Disassembly
- Tool-free