Spouted bed processing for food, feed, and fine chemicals

Tackle the challenge of processing temperature-sensitive and sticky materials with precise fluidization, ensuring optimal particle coating and rapid drying for high-quality end products.

Processes and Coats Particles in Continuous Operations

Glatt’s ProCell® Series leverages spouted bed and fluid bed technologies to deliver versatile, continuous processing solutions tailored for industries ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to fine chemicals and cosmetics. Key to its design is the fluidization of particles using upward flowing process air, enhancing the precision and quality of granulation and coating processes. This system accommodates various particle sizes, including temperature-sensitive and sticky materials, and achieves rapid processing through its innovative multi-zone chambers. Typical applications include producing granola, powdered milk, fish feed pellets, and encapsulating essential oils and UV stabilizers. The ProCell® Series is engineered for seamless integration in production lines, offering modular process chambers for tailored solutions and robust process stability. Compatible with CIP systems for efficient cleaning, it’s constructed from durable materials ensuring longevity and adherence to hygienic standards such as EHEDG. The equipment meets rigorous industry standards, providing energy efficiency with adjustable process air volumes and enhanced operational control.

Benefits

  • Increases processing efficiency by quickly fluidizing both fine and coarse particles.
  • Enhances product quality with consistent granulation and coating across diverse material types.
  • Reduces processing times with high spray rates and lower residence times.
  • Offers customizable flexibility with interchangeable process chambers for diverse applications.
  • Minimizes energy usage with adaptable process air volume to meet specific demands.

General


Applications
Food,Supplements,Feed,Ingredients for food,Fine chemicals,Cosmetics,Essential oils,Food supplements,Uv stabilizers for polymers,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Powdered milk,Herbal extract powders,Encapsulated flavor oils,Cosmetic powder bases,Vitamin supplements,Probiotic capsules,Granola,Fish feed pellets,Uv stabilizer granules,Essential oil microcapsules
Steps before
Preparation of Raw Materials,Emulsification,Grinding
Steps after
Subsequent Drying,Cooling,Product Handling,Packing
Input ingredients
fine particles,large particles,irregular particles,temperature-sensitive materials,sticky materials,liquids,raw materials
Output ingredients
granulates,pellets,coated particles,encapsulated particles,dried materials,coarse products,UV stabilizer for polymers,ingredients for food,cosmetics,and feed
Market info
Glatt is known for its expertise in process technology and equipment for powder processing and advanced particle systems in the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries, recognized for innovative solutions in granulation, drying, and coating processes.

Technical Specifications


Process Type
Continuous spouted bed
Particle Size Compatibility
Fine to large and irregular
Temperature Sensitivity
Operates with temperature-sensitive materials
Spray Type
Top spray and bottom spray
Airflow Type
Upward through longitudinal gaps
Energy Input
Central nozzle arrangement
Process Stability
High,resistant to stickiness/lump formation
Process Chamber Design
Rectangular multi-chamber
Process Air Volume
Adjustable
Cooling/Drying Integration
Integrated
Chamber Flexibility
Interchangeable process chambers
Velocity Profile
Highest in the center,reduces along height
Spray Rates
High spray rates with reduced layer volume

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Spouted bed technology
Integrated steps
Spray granulation,encapsulation,coating
Process type
Continuous
Process air adjustment
Adjustable according to energy demand
Flow direction
Top spray / Bottom spray
Automation level
Manual / PLC
Cleaning method
CIP / WIP
Temperature sensitivity
Gentle drying for temperature-sensitive materials
Flexibility
Exchangeable process chambers
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Energy efficiency
High process stability with low energy inputs

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Rectangular multi-chamber
Process chamber shape
Rectangular with longitudinal gaps
Nozzle arrangement
Central,top spray/bottom spray
Interchangeable process chambers
Available

Custom Options


Process chamber configuration
Interchangeable process chambers
Spray nozzle arrangement
Top spray / Bottom spray
Flow velocity adjustment
High velocity in center,reduced along height
Process flexibility
Multi-zone design for various processes
Process air conditioning
Adjustable for energy demand