Pharmaceutical pellet spheronizers
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, achieving uniform and highly spherical pellets is crucial for ensuring consistent drug delivery and proper dosage. Traditional spheronization methods might not provide the precision and efficiency needed for high-quality pellet production.
Produces uniform spherical pellets
The GEA NICA Spheronizer System delivers spherical pellets at fast production rates using patented technology to maximize yields. The system consists of a horizontal spinning wheel with a friction pattern that rotates within a cylindrical bowl. Spaghetti-like extrudates are dropped onto the spinning wheel, where they are fractured into short lengths and worked into spheres through interactions with the wheel and wall. The system’s patented ‘smooth edge’ on the friction wheel eliminates milling of the developing pellets, ensuring a narrow size distribution. Available in three sizes (S250, S450, and S700), the NICA Spheronizer can be integrated with other GEA equipment such as the NICA Extruder for continuous production. The S450, suitable for product development and small-scale production, has a batch capacity of 2 kg, while the S700, ideal for larger scale production, has a typical capacity of up to 10 kg. Both models feature variable speed inverter drives and pneumatic discharge for remote operation.
Benefits
- Maximizes yield with low attrition
- Ensures narrow size distribution
- Flexible production with interchangeable friction discs
- Easy operation and cleaning
- Suitable for various scales of production