Pilot scale nutsche filter dryer for solid-liquid separation
Achieve maximum product recovery and consistent quality with a compact filter dryer that seamlessly integrates solid-liquid separation and drying for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.

Performs Filtration, Drying, and Product Recovery
The GFD® Pilot Nutsche Filter Dryer from PSL is an engineered solution designed for precise solid-liquid separation and drying processes, essential in pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. This compact, mobile unit excels at pilot and R&D scales by combining filtration and drying in one system, overcoming traditional challenges like inefficient recovery. Its agitated vessel works under vacuum and pressure, maximizing the yield of solids while ensuring thorough drying, facilitated by a heated jacket. The removable filtration basket allows easy product recovery and changeover for diverse applications, ranging from active pharmaceutical ingredients to specialty chemicals. Designed for flexibility, it supports multiple materials like Borosilicate 3.3 glass and 316L stainless steel to meet various chemical compatibility requirements. With hazardous area compliance options, including ATEX-certified pneumatic drives, it caters to solvent-based processes safely. It adheres to rigorous standards, complying with Pressure Directives and offering U-Stamp, PED, and SELO certifications. The GFD® Pilot ensures efficient operation within compact spaces like fume cupboards, enhancing its integration into existing systems. Optional GFD® FilterBox containment solutions safeguard both operators and products during handling of toxic materials, reinforcing its role in safe, high-yield production environments.
Benefits
- Enhances yield recovery with easy-to-remove filtration basket.
- Ensures flexibility through modular design accommodating various vessel materials.
- Reduces operational risk with hazardous area compliance options like ATEX-certified drives.
- Facilitates process integration within compact workspaces due to mobile frame.
- Protects operators and products with optional containment solutions for handling potent compounds.
- Applications
- Nutraceuticals,Fine chemicals,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Herb extracts,Intermediates for drug synthesis,Specialty chemicals,Nutritional supplements,Active pharmaceutical ingredients (apis),Biochemical compounds
- Steps before
- Research and Development,Feasibility Study,Slurry Preparation,Product Washing
- Steps after
- Vacuum Drying,Product Sampling,Product Discharge,Product Recovery
- Input ingredients
- slurry,organic solvents,multi-product materials
- Output ingredients
- product cake,final product,processed chemical compounds
- Market info
- PSL (Powder Systems Limited) is known for designing and manufacturing advanced containment and process solutions for the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and chemical industries. They specialize in high-quality filtration, drying, and high containment systems.
- Vessel Material
- Borosilicate 3.3 Glass,316L Stainless Steel,Alloy 22
- Vessel Volume
- 10.0L
- Product Cake Volume
- 0.93 – 5.00L
- Filtration Area
- 0.05m²
- Frame Dimensions
- 1680 x 784 x 650 mm
- Pressure Compatibility
- Pressurized and Vacuum Operations
- Agitation Type
- Agitated Nutsche
- Automation Level
- Compatible with different control systems
- Drying Method
- Heated Jacket for Efficient Drying
- Mobility
- Mobile Frame
- Hazardous Area Compliance
- ATEX and NFPA Certification
- Pressure Directives
- U-Stamp,PED,SELO Certification Available
- Working mechanism
- Agitated Nutsche Filter Dryer
- Integrated steps
- Filtration,washing,drying
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC
- CIP/SIP
- CIP compatible
- Changeover time
- Quick and easy
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Energy efficiency
- Optimized for pilot scale
- Abrasion resistance
- High
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Available in Alloy 22
- Biological compatibility
- Pharmaceutical grade
- Cleanability
- Easy changeover of filtration meshes
- Material type
- Borosilicate 3.3 Glass,316L Stainless Steel,Alloy 22
- Product Recovery Feature
- Removable filtration basket
- Multi-product Applications
- Flexible filtration mesh changeover
- Vessel Material
- Borosilicate 3.3 Glass / 316L Stainless Steel / Alloy 22
- Machine Footprint
- Compact,Mobile Frame
- Basket Design
- Removable Filtration Basket
- Vessel Volume
- 10.0L
- Cake Volume
- 0.93 – 5.00L
- Frame Dimensions
- 1680 x 784 x 650 mm
- Filtration Area
- 0.05m2
- Feed/Discharge Method
- Removable Basket for Product Recovery
- Vessel Material
- Borosilicate 3.3 Glass / 316L Stainless Steel / Alloy 22
- Filtration Basket Changeover
- Quick and Easy
- Agitator Drive
- Pneumatic Motor (ATEX/NFPA compliant)
- Frame Design
- Compact,Mobile,and Modular
- Integration with Containment Systems
- FilterBox and Third-party Providers
- Pressure Directives
- U-Stamp,PED,SELO Certification