Pharmaceutical filter dryer

Achieve precise moisture control and efficient drying of sensitive materials with this advanced filter dryer, essential for maintaining product integrity and purity throughout your batch processing operations.

Performs Filtration, Drying, and Inspection

The COMBER Pressofiltro® Series PF 100 – PF 10000 is designed for multipurpose production facilities in pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Featuring a robust agitation mechanism for efficient slurry processing, it caters to the filtration and drying needs of APIs, specialty chemicals, and nutraceutical powders, ensuring precise moisture control. With a modular design, it accommodates a range of slurry volumes from 100 to 10,000 liters, offering seamless integration into both batch and continuous operations. Constructed with high-grade stainless steel and options for nickel-based alloys, it guarantees corrosion resistance, aligning with stringent cGMP and FDA standards. The system incorporates automated CIP processes for superior cleanability, minimizing contamination risk and downtime. The PLC-controlled unit is equipped with HMI touchscreens for intuitive operation and can integrate with DCS for enhanced process management.

Benefits

  • Ensures product purity and compliance with strict cGMP and FDA guidelines.
  • Reduces cleaning downtime with integrated CIP systems.
  • Enhances material handling flexibility with interchangeable filter plates.
  • Facilitates precise drying and filtration with advanced agitator and heat exchange design.
  • Offers robust corrosion resistance for harsh chemical environments with materials like Hastelloy and Titanium.

General


Applications
Chemicals,Surface coating,Fine chemicals,Metal recycling,Food products,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Nutraceutical powders,Specialty chemicals,Active pharmaceutical ingredients (apis),Granules,Coatings,Catalyst recovery,Intermediates,Excipients
Steps before
Filtration,Chemical reaction,Crystallization,Mixing
Steps after
Drying,Material inspection,Quality assurance,Packaging
Input ingredients
pharmaceutical ingredients,slurry,chemical mixtures
Output ingredients
dried pharmaceutical ingredients,filtered substances,processed chemical compounds
Market info
Heinkel (Comber) is renowned for manufacturing industrial engineered-to-order equipment, specializing in filtration, centrifugal, and mixing solutions. They are recognized for their precision engineering, quality, and ability to tailor solutions for pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Technical Specifications


Filter area
0.20 to 10 m²
Slurry volume
100 – 10,000 liters
Design temperature
-10 to 150°C (14 to 302°F)
Design pressure
-1 to +4 barg (FV to 60 psig)
Heated areas
All product wetted components,including agitator
Control cabinet type
PLC,HMI with touch screen,MCC,interface for DCS
Sealing materials
PTFE gaskets,O-Rings in FFKM or FEP encapsulated

Operating Characteristics


Cleanability
Excellent cleanability using CIP systems
Filter plate interchangeability
Easily interchangeable filter plates
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Agitator design
Special agitator design for good drying performance
Heat exchange area
Large heat exchange areas
Seals
Double mechanical seals,externally interchangeable
Inspection and cleaning access
Openable filter base for good access to internals

Material Compatibility


Product wetted materials
Stainless steels,Nickel based alloys such as Hastelloy C 22 or Alloy 59,Titanium,etc.
Sealing materials
PTFE gaskets,O-Rings in FFKM or FEP encapsulated


EU-Type Examination Certificate
INERIS the 2014/34/EU Directive
UL approved components
Class 1,Division 1 or 2,Groups C,D
ASME pressure vessel code
Section VIII,U-Stamp

Physical Characteristics


Filter area
0.20 to 10 m²
Slurry volume
100 – 10,000 liters
Design temperature
-10 to 150°C (14 to 302°F) or per requirements
Design pressure
-1 to +4 barg (FV to 60 psig) or per requirements
Heated areas
All product wetted components,including agitator

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC with HMI touch screen
Integration possibilities
Interface for DCS
Filter plate interchangeability
Easily interchangeable
Seal type
Double mechanical,dry running or liquid lubricated
Filter materials
Multilayer or conventional
Heated areas
All product wetted components
Design temperature
-10 to 150°C
Design pressure
-1 to +4 barg
Agitator design
Special for good drying performance
Openable filter base
Yes,for easy cleaning and inspection