As high shear granulation technology is the basis of Single Pot (One-Pot) processing, all operations that can be executed with a high shear granulator, such as dry mixing, wet granulation, melt granulation, pelletization, etc., can also be performed in a Single Pot processor ... learn more about these operations
Drying options
Vacuum drying is the underlying drying principle of Single Pot processing. By lowering the pressure in the system, the evaporation temperature of the granulation liquid is decreased, thus reducing the processing temperature and the overall energy input required for drying. To achieve an optimal drying efficiency, the vacuum system of the UltimaPro™ range has been designed with special care. Excellent solvent recovery and a competitive drying rate can be achieved by incorporating condenser systems and selecting the right pumps. Different configurations are available to suit any process requirements.
The vacuum drying process can be enhanced by the addition of a small amount of gas, passing through the product during the drying phase. The gas-assisted vacuum drying (Transflo™) technique results in shorter drying times and lower residual moisture content of the final product. The Transflo™ system for gas-assisted vacuum drying has been designed for optimal distribution of the stripping gas through the product, without compromising on inspection, validation or cleanability.
Microwaves can be added as an additional energy source to further advance the drying process. Because of the additional energy added to the process, microwave drying is without a doubt the fastest drying method available in Single-Pot systems. Our system is equipped with control and safety features to ensure excellent process control and complete safety for product, operator and equipment.
Swinging Bowl
The use of the swinging bowl during vacuum drying results in an improvement of the granule characteristics and a reduction in drying time. It is a very gentle method to agitate the product during drying, producing less fines and therefore allowing the processing of formulations that were not explicitly developed for vacuum drying in a Single-Pot Processor.