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Fluid bed systems HD/HDG/HDGC Drying, Granulating, Coating

2 | Fluid bed systems

A lead on principle

NexStep softwareDynamic filter

Diskjet Three-component

nozzle

Fluid bed technologyPresent challenges facing the pharmaceutical industry

include flexibility in production, processes that

are optimized for the long term, and fast production

procedures. Fluid bed technology from Hüttlin

offers all of these features and helps you to gain a

competitive lead.

Our Solutions have one thing in common – Quality

Hüttlin fluid bed lines make it possible to carry out drying, granulating

and coating/layering with just one product container. As a result,

it is no longer necessary to exchange the container. A more efficient

operation is ensured.

Making drying more efficient

The patented process gas distributor plate Diskjet ensures

fast and uniform mixing. Regardless of the drying conditions,

it allows for uniform fluidization of the entire batch.

The high exit speed of process air prevents sticking and

clogging of the product on the bed resulting in a product

with uniform residual moisture and improved reproducibility

of processes.

Drying

Process times significantly reduced Ñ

No dead zones in the product container Ñ

Reduced filter load Ñ

Processing of materials with different Ñ

densities is possible

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Granulation better than ever

Depending on product characteristics and used binder,

the particle size of granulate can be controlled and

reproduced by selecting specific parameters. The uniformity

of the granulates and their homogeneous size distribution

produce excellent flow and pelletizing characteristics.

The efficiency of the system prevents large agglomerates

from forming in most products rendering classification in

a sieving mill unnecessary.

Coating and layering in a quality that has never been

seen before

Combined with the Diskjet, the three-compo-nent nozzle

delivers spray fluid straight into the fluidized product.

The fluid is coated at the site where the speed of the

product is highest ensuring even distribution of the spray

medium. The thin layer on the surface dries fast, with

virtually no agglomerates forming. In addition, the

evaporation energy above the Diskjet prevents thermal

load near the bottom from developing.

Granulating

Process times significantly reduced Ñ

Very homogenous granulate Ñ

No size calibration needed Ñ

Excipients (lubricants) can be added Ñ

High output on tablet press Ñ

Coating and layering

Maximum reduction of process times Ñ

Homogeneous coating of particles Ñ

Minimum spray losses Ñ

Microtablets and fine particles can Ñ

also be coated

From left to right: Drying, granulating, coating and layering

HD HDG HDGC


The right unit for the right purpose

The modular design makes it easier to decide between dryers, granulators

or coaters. The range of application can be extended with little additional

capital investment.

Mixing

Drying

Granulating

Coating

HD Hüttlin Dryer HDG Hüttlin Dryer-Granulator HDGC Hüttlin Dryer- Granulator-Coater

Product overview/dimensions Fluid bed technology

Dryer Granulator Coater

Standard systems

HD 100 HDG 100 HDGC 100

HD 200 HDG 200 HDGC 200

HD 300 HDG 300 HDGC 300

HD 400 HDG 400 HDGC 400

HD 600 HDG 600 HDGC 600

HD 800 HDG 800 HDGC 800

HD 1 200 HDG 1 200 HDGC 1 200

HD 2 000 HDG 2 000 HDGC 2 000

UltraClean HD 100UltraClean HDG 100UltraClean HDGC 100UltraClean

HD 200UltraClean HDG 200UltraClean HDGC 200UltraClean





HD 1 200UltraClean HDG 1 200UltraClean HDGC 1 200UltraClean

Application matrix


Convinced by top-notch results

Hüttlin fluid bed granulation technology does not involve any milling of

the granulate for many products – a process that is still standard in

traditional fluid bed lines. The uniformity of the granulate means that

excipients (lubricants) can be added in the unit.

Left: HDG spray nozzle

Right: HDGC spray nozzle

Sieve analysis

0.00 mm 0.00 %

0.05 mm 0.65 %

0.10 mm 5.20 %

0.16 mm 16.25 %

0.25 mm 39.65 %

0.32 mm 28.60 %

0.50 mm 8.45 %

0.80 mm 0.65 %

1.00 mm 0.65 %

1.25 mm 0.00 %

Particle size (mm)

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Particle size distribution


Any company laying claim to leadership in fluidized-bed technology must

constantly tread new paths to open up new horizons. This results in

technological feats such as the Diskjet gas distribution plate (patented),

the dynamic filter system (patented) and the three-component spray

nozzle spraying system.

Perfect mixing behaviour

The patented process gas bottom

ensures fast and thorough mixing as well

as short drying periods. Independently

of drying conditions, Diskjet produces

even fluidization of the entire filling.

A homogeneous air stream provides

optimum exchange of substance and

From left to right:Spraying system, Three-component nozzle, scheme Three-component nozzle, Dynamic filter

Tangential gas exit

energy. The tangential gas exit improves

the efficiency of the filter system. The

high exit speed of process air prevents

the product from settling on the bottom

resulting in uniform residual humidity

of the product and processes with

enhanced reproducibility.

Inspired to think ahead


Optimum combination of fluid bed lines

Pneumatic discharging into two barrels

Hüttlin fluid bed lines have a modular design. The base devices are

designed as heavy-duty 10 bar or 12 bar pressure shock resistant and

can be adjusted using various options.

Depending on the requirements, product

containers are available either without

spraying systems, with tangential spraying

systems for simple or underbed spraying

systems for demanding applications.

The patented dynamic filter can be fitted

with different filter materials including

a fully CIP-compatible metal filter.

Pneumatic/gravimetric filling and

pneumatic discharging as a further option

offer significant advantages. As a result

they are generally used as a standard.

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A retractable jet cleaner in the centre of the unit

rounds off the UltraClean system. With three

different positions, the 360°-rotating cleaning

nozzle guarantees that the unit is cleaned

completely. Thanks to computer-assisted

calculation of the spray nozzle opening combined

with the rotation speed of the jet cleaner it is

possible to optimize the cleaning design towards

the equipment requirements.

UltraClean (pat. pend.) – CIP in action

Hüttlin has made the CIP metal filter a viable solution. Metal filters with

mycron meshed screens collect cleaning solution in the clean gas side.

This can lead to long draining times in the cleaning cycle. Especially

products prone to swelling amplify this problem. Hüttlin has come up with

an ingenious solution: a metal filter that opens. An internal cone in the

filter cartridge such as the one used in the proven dynamic filter is pushed

downwards via a piston rod and the filter opens. This makes it possible to

rinse away solids on the clean gas side of the filter quickly, thus reducing

cleaning time significantly without compromising cleanliness.

Retractable jet cleaner


1. Preclean the product

area and the metal filter

from the outside with

the jet cleaner and blow

clear the metal filters

with compressed air.

5 Steps to perfect cleaning of the unit

CIP can be this easy when UltraClean (pat. pend.) is used.

2. Clean the metal filters

with the inside CIP nozzles.

This opens the metal filters.

3. Proceed with the main

cleaning of the unit using

the jet cleaner and rotating

spray nozzles in the

peripheral devices. Various

cleaning agents can be

added to the warm water

during this process.

4. Rinse the entire unit

and peripheral devices with

DI water as for the previous

step. The filters can

alternately be cleaned from

their inside and outside.

5. Dry the unit with

preheated process air while

the filter cartridges

alternate through an open

and close cycle.

Cleaning concept

Supply air

Containment valve

Discharge container

Quick action stop valve

Quick action stop valve

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Recirculation (optional)

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Pneumatic discharge system with UltraClean filter system

Exhaust air

Contain-mentvalve

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Jet cleaner

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Inline process – overall perfection

Inline process at Hüttlin means that the high-shear mixer granulator is

physically attached to the fluid bed system using a product transfer line.

The product is extracted from the high-shear mixer granulator using

negative pressure and transported to the fluid bed with the process air.

Regardless of whether a cone mill is interposed or whether the product is

a difficult one, Hüttlin can rise to the challenge. Minimum transfer times

combined with a maximum degree of emptying are proof of this. Closed

product handling is proven technology at Hüttlin.


High-shear mixer granulator Cone mill, wet mill Tranfer line Fluid bed device Discharge Discharge container Cone mill, wet mill Distributor cone Product barrels Lifting and swivelling column

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TICR3.41

QA+3.42

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QISA+3.41 MIR

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Supply air handling unit

Exhaust air unit

Z E R TEU-Kennnummer: 0588


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Technical data (Standard unit)1002003004006008001 2002 0003 000Data*Spray nozzles (standard)Granulator HDG344466101214Granulator/Coater HDGC666121212182436Spray nozzles (extended)Coater HDGC1212181818303648Compr. air cons. (Nm3/h)***Dryer HD100100100100100100100100100Granulator HDG190240240240300300500640750Coater HDGC2402402403603603604806208601002003004006008001 2002 0003 000Size HD/HDG/HDGC

Product container volume (Liter)*2565277499371 3151 8803 2665 02910 553Ventilator consumption (kW)22303745556390160220Air flow (m3/h)*2 0003 0003 8005 0006 5008 00012 00017 00023 000Differential pressure (Pa)16 00016 00016 00016 00016 00016 00016 00016 00016 000Heating power (kW)**5786105143180222330470630Steam consumption (kg/h)**951431802383003705608001 080

1002003004006008001 2002 0003 000Weight

HD/HDG/HDGC (kg)2 5003 0003 5003 7004 5005 0005 6006 5007 900Air handling unit (kg)2503403404004405106507901 100Ventilator (kg)3006007708709309901 0501 5002 000Control (kg)7009009009509501 1001 1001 2001 200

100200300400600Dimensions

W1 (mm)1 0801 2801 4301 5301 600W2 (mm)1 5001 7001 8501 9502 900W3 (mm)2 9003 1003 600D1 (mm)8001 0501 2001 3001 500H1 (mm/min)4 1504 6004 7005 0505 500

800120020003000Dimensions

W1 (mm)1 8002 2002 5503 150W2 (mm)3 1004 0203 4604 060W3 (mm)3 9754 7255 3506 450D1 (mm)1 7002 1002 4003 000H1 (mm/min)6 1506 9507 4508 500 * Technical data subject to alterations

** For process air heating from 10 °C to 80 °C

*** For standard applications

The variety in requirements on modern control systems means that it

must be possible to adjust them flexibly. Hüttlin’s control systems

were developed based on this premise. Their modular structure can be

adapted very easily, from control of an individual machine to entire

production lines and integration into ME-systems.

Based on a Siemens or Allan Bradley PLC,

the control system was consistently

developed according to GAMP guidelines

and is extended to include a PC above

a certain scope. Provicon fulfills all

requirements of the FDA 21 CFR part 11.

PAT Integration

Process monitoring is one of the most

important measures for meeting and

reproducing the required quality.

Device control and process monitoring

In addition to monitoring conventional

indicators such as temperature, torque,

pressure and flow rate for liquid binder

and strip gas, Hüttlin provides monitoring

of product humidity and particle size

distribution. A NIR (Near Infrared) sensor

can be integrated for inline monitoring

of the product quality, residual

humidity, mixing quality and particle

size distribution.


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