Pharmaceutical roller compaction solution
Optimize your pharmaceutical tablet production with precision granulation and compaction, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency in every batch, from active ingredients to final solid dosage forms.
Compacts and Granulates Pharmaceutical Powders
The BT 120 Pharmaceutical Roller Compactor from Alexanderwerk offers precision dry granulation and compaction for pharmaceutical applications. Engineered to process up to 8 kg/h of lactose powder, it employs a dual-roller system for consistent particle size reduction. Catering to both standalone and bench-top operations, it integrates smoothly with existing production lines through automation solutions, providing full process control and batch reporting. Its modular design ensures easy disassembly for maintenance and cleaning without special tools. Conforming to GMP standards, the BT 120 is adept at handling a range of materials, including moisture-sensitive active ingredients and herbal extract granules, making it an ideal choice for pharmaceutical manufacturers focused on efficiency and quality.
Benefits
- Enhances product quality with consistent granule size and density.
- Minimizes operational costs by eliminating the need for wetting and drying stages.
- Supports both pilot and commercial production without additional investment.
- Reduces changeover time with tool-free disassembly and cleaning.
- Meets GMP standards for reliable pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Applications
- Immediate release drugs,Pharmaceutical tablets,Pharmaceutical powder,Inactive compounds,Herbal extracts,Active ingredients,Controlled release drugs
- End products
- Herbal extract granules,Fast release paracetamol,Ibuprofen active ingredient,Lactose powder,Aspirin tablets,Paracetamol tablets,Dicalcium phosphate powder,Sustained release metformin
- Steps before
- Material Preparation,Powder Blending,Feeding System Setup
- Steps after
- Size Reduction,Product Quality Control,Tablet Pressing,Capsule Filling,Coating
- Input ingredients
- dry powder,solid materials,inactive compounds,fillers,preservatives,excipients,coloring agents,active ingredients,herbal extracts,controlled release drugs,immediate release drugs
- Output ingredients
- granulates,granules,compacted material,pharmaceutical products,pills,capsules,tablets
- Market info
- Alexanderwerk is renowned for manufacturing specialized machinery and equipment for the pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries, particularly known for their high-quality roller compaction and granulation technologies, which enhance production efficiency and product quality.
- Roller Diameter
- 120 mm / 4.724 inch
- 150 mm / 5.905 inch
- 200 mm / 7.874 inch
- Roller Width
- 25 mm / 0.984 inch
- 40 mm / 1.575 inch
- 50 mm / 1.969 inch
- 75 mm / 2.953 inch
- Throughput,Continuous Operation
- up to 8 kg/h
- 40 kg/h
- 150 kg/h
- 400 kg/h
- Maximum Press Force
- 20 kN/cm
- Maximum Roller Gap
- 4 mm
- 5 mm
- Maximum Roller Speed
- 15 rpm
- 40 rpm
- 38 rpm
- Approx. Weight incl. Control System
- 425 kg / 937 lbs
- 800 kg / 1,763.7 lbs
- 1,700 kg / 3,747.9 lbs
- 2,050 kg / 4,519.48 lbs
- Approx. Dimensions (w x d x h)
- 1 x 0.6 x 0.9 m
- 1.5 x 0.9 x 1.8 m
- 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.8 m
- 1.7 x 1.3 x 1.9 m
- Approx. Dimensions [inch] (w x d x h)
- 39.4 x 35.3 x 23.6 inch
- 59.1 x 35.4 x 70.9 inch
- 66.9 x 51.2 x 74.8 inch
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- Changeover time
- Quick changeover and cleaning
- CIP/SIP
- Modular design allows cleaning without special tools
- Energy efficiency
- Lower operational costs by eliminating wetting and drying stages
- Cleaning method
- Easy disassembly and cleaning
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Roller Diameter
- 120 mm / 4.724 inch
- Roller Diameter
- 150 mm / 5.905 inch
- Roller Diameter
- 200 mm / 7.874 inch
- Roller Width
- 25 mm / 0.984 inch
- Roller Width
- 40 mm / 1.575 inch
- Roller Width
- 50 mm / 1.969 inch
- Roller Width
- 75 mm / 2.953 inch
- Control panel type
- Integrated or separate
- Dimensions (BT 120)
- 1 x 0.6 x 0.9 m (39.4 x 23.6 x 35.4 inch)
- Dimensions (WP 120)
- 1.5 x 0.9 x 1.8 m (59.1 x 35.4 x 70.9 inch)
- Dimensions (WP 150)
- 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.8 m (59.1 x 35.4 x 70.9 inch)
- Dimensions (WP 200)
- 1.7 x 1.3 x 1.9 m (66.9 x 51.2 x 74.8 inch)
- Control panel type
- Integrated into machine frame
- Modular design
- Yes
- Automation solutions
- Full visualization of process control
- Cantilever roll design
- Easy changeover and cleaning
- Model type
- Benchtop or standalone