Roller compactors for dry granulation
Optimize your powder processing with advanced roller compaction, ensuring consistent granule size and enhanced product flow, crucial for high-quality end-product formulation.

Compacts, Densifies, and Granulates Powders for Production
The CCS and IR series from Fitzpatrick offers specialized roller compactors designed for efficient dry granulation and densification of powders across diverse industries like pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, food, and chemicals. The series is renowned for its scalability, enabling seamless transition from R&D to full-scale production. Each model employs a dual-screw feed system that optimizes material intake and compaction at the critical nip area, ensuring consistent granule density and improved flow characteristics. Production capacities range from lab-scale units to models suitable for extensive output, meeting stringent industry standards with GMP and FDA compliance for pharmaceutical environments. The machines feature advanced automation with PLC-controlled operations and automatic gap control, enhancing precise processing and reducing operator intervention. Stainless steel construction provides durability and corrosion resistance, while optional Product Containment Systems offer enhanced safety by minimizing exposure to active ingredients. Cleaning is facilitated through options like clean-in-place (CIP) systems, ensuring minimal downtime and contamination risk. Fitzpatrick’s dedication to innovation is further supported by customization options and ongoing engineering support, ensuring each solution meets specific operational requirements.
Benefits
- Enhances product quality by ensuring uniform granule size and density.
- Streamlines scalability from pilot to full-scale production, saving time and costs.
- Increases safety with optional containment systems, protecting operators from active ingredients.
- Minimizes downtime with efficient clean-in-place (CIP) systems.
- Optimizes energy use with precision-controlled compaction parameters.
- Applications
- Food,Chemicals,Nutraceuticals,Cannabis,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Thc-infused gummies,Protein powders,Cbd oil tablets,Vitamin gummies,Sachets for soup mixes,Polymer additives,Tablets,Herbal supplements,Flavor encapsulates,Effervescent tablets,Detergent granules,Fertilizer granules
- Steps before
- Grinding,Powder Milling,Material Preparation,Deaeration
- Steps after
- Tablet Compression,Milling,Coating,Packing
- Input ingredients
- powders,pharmaceutical ingredients,nutraceutical ingredients,food materials,chemical compounds
- Output ingredients
- dry granules,compressed powders,tablet-ready granulation,uniform particles,enhanced flow materials
- Market info
- The Fitzpatrick Company is known for its expertise in designing and manufacturing particle processing equipment, specializing in dry granulation, roll compaction, and size reduction technologies, earning a strong reputation for quality and innovation in the pharmaceutical and industrial sectors.
- Pre-compression force
- Vertical feed screw force
- Roll diameter
- Consistent roll sizing across models
- Roll speed
- Coordinated with vertical feed screw
- Roll force
- Floating roll with dual hydraulic system
- Roll gap
- Automatic gap control
- Roll surface profile
- Product-dependent selection
- Capacity
- Scalable from lab to full production
- Milling rotor design
- Knife or bar rotor option
- Containment level
- High containment (CCS-Series)
- Automation
- Operator interface
- Cleaning method
- CIP/WIP capability
- Cooling option
- Free-standing or in-wall installation
- Pre-compression force
- Controlled by vertical feed screw
- Roll diameter
- Consistent across series for scalability
- Roll speed
- Coordinated with vertical feed screw
- Roll force
- Dual hydraulic system for consistency
- Roll gap
- Automatic control via operator interface
- Roll surface profile
- Product-dependent selection
- Milling rotor design
- Knife rotor / Bar rotor options
- Scalability
- Results fully transferable between models
- High containment
- Fully contained CCS Series
- Batch vs continuous operation
- Scalable from R,D to full production
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Compact,mobile unit
- Roll size
- Consistently sized across models
- Roll configuration
- Horizontal
- System design
- Free-standing,in-wall installation
- Screw system
- Twin feed screw
- Control panel type
- Operator interface for automatic gap control
- Roll surface profile
- Product-dependent
- Discharge method
- Complete disassembly for cleaning
- Nip area
- Critical,created from outset
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen / HMI
- Integration possibilities
- SCADA / PLC integration
- Discharge method
- Gravity / Pneumatic
- Roll surface profile
- Rasp / Conidur™ / Smooth