Pharmaceutical roller compactor for dry granulation

When precision and uniformity in tablet production are crucial, optimize your powder processing with a compact solution that ensures seamless integration into continuous pharmaceutical operations.

Compacts and Granulates Pharmaceutical Powders

The BT 120 Pharmaceutical Roller Compactor from Alexanderwerk is designed for efficient dry granulation in pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Employing a precise three-step process of feeding, compacting, and granulating, it produces consistent granules ideal for effervescent and vitamin tablet production. Capable of handling up to 8 kg/hr, it integrates seamlessly into continuous operations with its compact design, featuring a screw feeder and LCD touch screen interface. Enhanced by an integrated electrical pressure control system, it ensures accurate roller drive and scalability across different equipment types. Constructed with corrosion-resistant materials, it adheres to stringent GMP compliance, making it reliable for both research and large-scale production applications. With an emphasis on ease of cleaning and maintenance, its processing chamber features a transparent cover for quick inspection and removal, ensuring minimal downtime during production cycles.

Benefits

  • Enhances granule consistency, ensuring high-quality end products like tablets and supplements.
  • Increases production efficiency with continuous operation capabilities, reducing material handling time.
  • Supports scalable production, enabling process optimization across various compaction equipment.
  • Ensures precise and reliable operation with integrated compacting pressure control.
  • Facilitates easy cleaning and maintenance with quick-access design features, minimizing operational downtime.

General


Applications
Supplements,Fine chemicals,Pharmaceutical tablets,Nutraceuticals,Pharmaceutical powder
End products
Fine chemical granules,Vitamin c tablets,Pharmaceutical-grade excipients,Herbal supplement tablets,Protein powder supplements,Vitamin d soft chewables,Effervescent tablets
Steps before
Raw Material Preparation,Material Feeding
Steps after
Size Reduction,Granulation,Packing
Input ingredients
powder,raw materials
Output ingredients
flakes,granulated particles
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.

Technical Specifications


Roller Diameter
120mm / 4.724″
Roller Width
25mm / 0.984″
Maximum Throughput
8 kg/h
Maximum Press Force
20 kN/cm
Maximum Roller Gap
4mm
Maximum Roller Speed
15 rpm
Weight Including Control System
425kg / 937 lbs.
Dimensions
1m x 0.6m x 0.9m or 39.4″ x 35.3″ x 23.6″
Operation Mode
Continuous
Automation
LCD touch screen as an integrated operating unit

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Roller compaction
Integrated steps
Feeding,Compacting,Granulating
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Roller speed
Up to 15 rpm
Press force
Max 20 kN/cm
Roller gap
Maximum 4mm
Throughput
Up to 8 kg/h
Control interface
LCD touch screen
Changeover time
Fast removal design
Automation level
Integrated electrical control

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
1m x 0.6m x 0.9m or 39.4″ x 35.3″ x 23.6″
Roller diameter
120mm/4.724″
Roller width
25mm/0.984″
Discharge method
Nozzle for material discharge as flakes

Custom Options


Control panel type
LCD touch screen
Integration possibilities
Integrated electrical compacting pressure control and generation
Compact footprint
Yes