Versatile fluid bed combo for granulation and coating
Optimize lab-scale R&D with an adaptable fluid bed system, seamlessly transitioning between granulation and coating processes to meet dynamic project needs.
Granulates, Dries, and Coats Lab-Scale Materials
The QUEST FB from ACG is a versatile laboratory-scale fluid bed combo designed for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical R&D applications. What sets this unit apart is its ability to seamlessly switch between top-spray granulation and Wurster coating within a single, retrofittable container, making it ideal for flexible process development. It operates using efficient airflow distribution and a programmable logic controller (PLC) integrated with a weighing scale for precise spray-rate measurement. The unit accommodates a working volume from 0.3 to 3 liters, suitable for bench-top R&D. Its touchscreen HMI and multiple air distribution plates allow easy operation and customization. Constructed with high-quality materials, it ensures compliance with industry standards, while its user-friendly design supports quick setup and maintenance.
Benefits
- Enhances process flexibility with easy transition between granulation and coating.
- Streamlines R&D workflows by integrating diverse applications in a single unit.
- Ensures precise process control with PLC and integrated weighing scale.
- Reduces lab footprint with a compact, bench-top design.
- Simplifies cleaning and maintenance with user-friendly components.
- Applications
- Nutraceuticals,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Mineral supplements,Herbal extract tablets,Protein powder blends,Vitamin supplements,Probiotic capsules,Pelletized pharmaceuticals
- Steps before
- Blending,Mixing,Ingredient preparation,Pre-formulation
- Steps after
- Coating,Drying,Tablet compression,Quality inspection
- Input ingredients
- powdered ingredients,pharmaceutical materials,nutraceutical materials,granulation ingredients,coating materials
- Output ingredients
- granulated particles,coated particles,dry products,laboratory samples,feasibility study outputs
- Market info
- ACG World is known for manufacturing capsules and capsule filling machines, providing integrated pharmaceutical solutions with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and comprehensive service offerings in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
- Top-spray granulation working volume
- Min 0.9 l,Max 3 l
- Wurster coating working volume
- Min 0.3 l,Max 1.5 l
- Automation
- PLC-controlled
- Control system
- Touchscreen HMI and PLC-based
- Spray rate measurement
- Integrated weighing scale
- Container type
- Convertible for top-spray,Wurster,tangential spray
- Working mechanism
- Top-spray and Wurster coating
- Integrated steps
- Granulation and drying
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- CIP/SIP
- Manual / CIP
- Automation level
- PLC-based control
- Changeover time
- Effortless transition between applications
- Energy efficiency
- Efficient use of resources
- Flexibility
- Retrofit options for various applications
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Granulation techniques
- Top-spray / Wet-mass / Hot-melt / Tangential spray
- Coating techniques
- Wurster coating
- Adaptability for R,D
- Lab-scale feasibility
- Container type
- Retrofittable single container
- Portability
- Plug and play
- Control system
- Touchscreen HMI / PLC-based
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Container type
- Single retrofittable container
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen HMI
- Discharge method
- Top-spray / Wurster coating
- Working volume
- 0.3 – 3 L
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen HMI
- Integration possibilities
- PLC-based control system
- Container adaptability
- Top-spray to Wurster coating and tangential spray