Pharmaceutical fluid bed r&d processing
Ensure precise formulation and consistency in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical tablet production with advanced fluid bed processing, offering seamless integration for drying, granulation, and coating operations at the research and development scale.
Processes and Coats Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Tablets
The PharmaConnect® from GEA, equipped with the MP1 Flexstream technology, is a versatile fluid bed processor tailored for pharmaceutical R&D. It stands out with its capability to seamlessly integrate drying, granulation, and coating processes for a variety of applications such as antibiotic and dietary supplement tablet production. The system supports batch processing from 0.2 to 6 kg, offering flexibility in R&D settings.
PharmaConnect® utilizes a modular design, employing interchangeable components to achieve diverse processes like fluidization and pelletization, while maintaining stringent containment for handling potent compounds. The system features PLC control with process visualization to facilitate automation and precise control, enhancing its role in complex pharmaceutical environments.
Designed to comply with GMP and equipped with ATEX certification, the system ensures safe operation and meets international standards. Material options include stainless steel to prevent corrosion, ensuring a long lifespan. For ease of cleaning, the unit includes a blowback filter system and is configured for CIP operations, further simplifying maintenance and reducing downtime. GEA provides comprehensive engineering support to customize configurations, ensuring the equipment meets specific operational needs.
Benefits
- Enhances production flexibility with modular components for diverse pharmaceutical processes.
- Ensures operator safety and process integrity with fully contained handling systems.
- Reduces maintenance time and costs with CIP-ready design.
- Optimizes batch processing efficiency for R&D with scalable process capabilities.
- Meets international safety standards with GMP compliance and ATEX certification.
- Applications
- Chemicals,Vitamins,Mini tablets,Fine chemicals,Pharmaceutical tablets,Nutraceuticals,Food stuffs,Dairy products,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Ibuprofen mini tablets,Lactose powders,Probiotic capsules,Antibiotic tablets,Dietary supplement tablets,Vitamin d3 powder,Protein granules,Effervescent tablets,Aspirin tablets
- Steps before
- Dispensing raw materials,Blending,High shear granulation
- Steps after
- Tablet pressing,Coating,Pelletization
- Input ingredients
- raw materials,fine powders,pellets,granules,crystals,mini tablets,binding agent,liquids for coating,organic solvents
- Output ingredients
- dried products,coated granules,tablets,agglomerates,spray granulated products,pelletized products
- Market info
- GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.
- Air Flow range
- 2 m³/min
- Airflow control
- 0.1–2 m/s
- Automation
- PLC-controlled
- Batch size
- 0.2–6 kg
- Batch vs. continuous
- Batch
- Coating method
- Spray
- Compressed Air Usage
- 6 barg
- Container volume
- 0.8-16.5 L
- Cycle temperature
- 65°C - 100°C
- Working mechanism
- Fluid Bed Processing
- Integrated steps
- Drying,Granulation,Coating
- CIP/SIP compatibility
- CIP/WIP
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Automation level
- PLC Control
- Containment level
- OEB 5
- Cleaning method
- Manual / WIP
- Changeover time
- Rapid Changeover
- Product transfer technology
- Hicoflex System
- Containment method
- Intelligent Contained Handling Systems
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- ATEX certification
- Certified for use with organic solvents (explosion group IIA)
- FDA compliance
- FDA compliant materials for pharmaceutical use
- GMP Compliance
- Designed to meet GMP standards for pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Compact footprint
- Table-top size
- Control panel type
- PLC/HMI Control System
- Discharge method
- Integrated Loading and Discharge Valves
- Machine mobility
- Mobile system
- Size
- 0.2 to 6 kg capacity
- Design
- Through-the-Wall (TTW) Design
- Weight
- 75 kg (STREA-1 Pro)
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 1700 x 1000 x 2800 mm
- Control panel type
- OP/PLC Control
- HMI Integration
- Touch screen HMI
- Process view software
- ProcessView software
- Recipe control
- Automatic recipe control
- Module interchangeability
- Standard and Precision Modules
- Product container material
- Stainless Steel / Polycarbonate
- Air distributor type
- Special air distributor plate
- Nozzle options
- Two-fluid nozzle / Heated nozzle
- Spray capability
- Top or bottom spray
- Filter material selection
- Standard or Stainless Steel
- Sampling device integration
- Yes