Powder feeding behavior characterization solution
Optimize your R&D with precise powder feeding behavior analysis, crucial for refining formulations and ensuring seamless integration into continuous manufacturing processes.

Characterizes and Tests Powder Feeding Behaviors
The ConsiGma® CF20 from GEA is a specialized test rig designed for characterizing the feeding behavior of pharmaceutical powders in R&D settings. Engineered for precision, it operates at throughputs of 0.025 to 60.00 kg/h, accommodating both continuous and standalone processes. This compact feeder system is crucial for determining accurate dosing and feeding dynamics, essential for the efficient production of pharmaceutical granules and coated tablet cores. The unit integrates seamlessly into existing lines, with options for gear boxes and powder feeding optimization. Designed for minimal powder usage with reuse capability, it supports energy-efficient R&D operations. Constructed with durability in mind, the CF20 adheres to stringent pharmaceutical industry standards, ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments.
Benefits
- Enables precise feeding and dosing with minimal material waste, enhancing R&D efficiency.
- Supports process optimization by allowing detailed characterization of feeding behaviors.
- Integrates easily into continuous manufacturing lines to streamline operations.
- Conserves resources through offline feeding capabilities and powder reuse.
- Offers flexibility with customizable settings for various powder properties and throughput requirements.
- Applications
- Pharmaceutical powders,Coating materials,Pharmaceutical tablets
- End products
- Coated tablets,Tablet cores,Pharmaceutical granules
- Steps before
- Formulation,Material selection,Mixing,Initial dosing preparation
- Steps after
- Continuous manufacturing,Tablet pressing,Tablet coating,Granulation and drying
- Input ingredients
- individual powders,formulation materials
- Output ingredients
- characterized feeding behavior,optimized feeding process
- Market info
- GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.
- Feeding Throughput
- 0.025–60.00 kg/h
- Unit Type
- Standalone module
- Configuration Options
- Different gear boxes,Weigh scale
- Powder Hopper
- Standard
- Top-up Valve
- Standard
- Compact Feeder
- Standard
- Feeding Behavior Characterization
- 0.025–60 kg/h
- Standalone Module
- Yes
- Offline Feeding Optimization
- Yes
- Minimal Powder Required
- Yes
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Powder hopper
- Standard Configuration
- Compact footprint
- Standalone module
- Discharge method
- Throughput between 0.025 and 60.00 kg/h
- Gearbox options
- Different gear boxes
- Weigh scale option
- Weigh scale available
- Powder feeding optimization
- Options to optimize powder feeding