Pilot unit filter dryer for laboratory applications
Efficiently manage filtration and drying processes with precise temperature and pressure control, making it ideal for testing and small-scale production of sensitive materials.
Filters and Dries Slurries in Pilot Batches
The COMBER Pressofiltro® Series PF 5 – PF 100 Pilot Plant units from the HEINKEL Group are designed for precise filtration and drying in pilot and laboratory settings. Engineered to cGMP and FDA guidelines, these units provide versatile processing for pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food products, converting slurries into dried solids like active pharmaceutical ingredients and specialty chemicals. Each unit employs an efficient filter dryer mechanism, housed in compact skid-mounted systems for easy integration into R&D labs or small-batch production lines.
These pilot units support capacities from 8 to 100 liters and feature interchangeable vessel bases for conversion to conical bottom or Nutsche dryers, enhancing flexibility across applications. The equipment’s heated, stainless steel or Hastelloy contact surfaces ensure uniform drying while resisting corrosion. A PLC-controlled system facilitates automation and seamless integration into existing setups. Customizable options include steam sterilizable and aseptic designs, dust filters, sampling valves, and CIP systems, all of which simplify maintenance and enhance safety and cleanability, making them ideal for moisture-sensitive processes.
Benefits
- Enhances process versatility with interchangeable vessel bases for diverse drying and filtration needs.
- Facilitates compliance with pharmaceutical and food industry standards through cGMP and FDA-approved designs.
- Streamlines operations and integration with PLC-controlled systems, reducing setup time and labor costs.
- Ensures efficient drying while minimizing contamination risk with complete CIP systems and steam sterilization options.
- Protects equipment longevity in corrosive environments with robust construction from materials like Hastelloy and stainless steel.
- Applications
- Chemicals,Surface coating,Fine chemicals,Metal recycling,Food products,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Protective coatings,Active pharmaceutical ingredients,Pharmaceutical intermediates,Specialty chemicals,Food flavorings,Recycled metal powders,Paint coatings,Catalysts,Food colorings
- Steps before
- Purification,Slurry preparation
- Steps after
- Sterilization,Packaging,Quality control
- Input ingredients
- slurry,wet solids,suspensions
- Output ingredients
- dried solids,filtered liquids,discharged slurry
- Market info
- Heinkel (Comber) is renowned for manufacturing industrial engineered-to-order equipment, specializing in filtration, centrifugal, and mixing solutions. They are recognized for their precision engineering, quality, and ability to tailor solutions for pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
- Filter area
- 0.03 to 0.2 m²
- Slurry volume
- 8 – 100 liters
- Design temperature
- -10 to 150°C (14 to 302°F) or per requirements
- Design pressure
- -1 to +4 barg (FV to 60 psig) or per requirements
- Heated areas
- All product wetted components,including agitator
- Automation
- PLC-controlled
- Filtration system
- Nutsche filter dryer
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Cleaning method
- CIP
- Automation level
- PLC-controlled
- CIP/SIP
- CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
- Cleanability
- Efficient and complete cleanability
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Stainless steels,Hastelloy C 22,Alloy 59,Titanium
- Biological compatibility
- cGMP and FDA compliant
- Skid mounted design
- For small pilot units
- Support column design
- For larger pilot units
- GMP Compliance
- cGMP
- FDA Compliance
- Yes
- Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)
- 2014/68/EU
- ASME Pressure Vessel Code
- Section VIII U-Stamp
- ATEX Certification
- Class 1,Division 1 or 2,Groups C,D
- EU-Type Examination Certificate INERIS
- 2014/34/EU
- Steam Sterilizable
- Yes
- Aseptic Design Availability
- Yes
- Compact footprint
- Skid mounted
- Control panel type
- PLC,HMI with touch screen
- Discharge method
- Complete dischargeability
- Machine footprint
- Support column or post mounted
- Tank shape and size
- Interchangeable vessel base
- Skid mounted design
- Yes
- Vessel configuration
- Conical bottom dryer or Nutsche filter dryer
- Control panel type
- Control cabinet with PLC
- HMI type
- Touch screen
- Control integration
- Interface for DCS
- Vessel base design
- Interchangeable for conical bottom dryer or Nutsche filter dryer
- Mounting options
- Skid mounted,support column or post
- Design compliance
- cGMP,FDA
- Design type
- Steam sterilizable / Aseptic
- Material options
- Stainless steels,Nickel based alloys,Titanium
- Sealing materials
- PTFE gaskets,O-Rings in FFKM or FEP encapsulated