The VG Series

A Glatt VG (Vertical Granulator) allows extremely fast Wet Granulation with high granulate densities and thus very good particle stability.
Batch sizes from 100l to 3000l/batch.

Ideal process partner

The Glatt high shear mixer VG is therefore the perfect partner for a Fluid Bed Dryer for optimum economy. Pellets can be manufactured if the vertical granulator is combined with a Spheronizer/Pelletizer for subsequent spheronization of the granulate (-> Process Lines). Single-Pot Systems also provide the facility to dry the granulate. For the use of organic solvents, the high shear mixer can be combined with a special vacuum system with integral solvent recovery.

Unique technology

Due to the consistent modular design, the system can be configured individually and easily matched to the constructional circumstances and specific requirements.
The heart of the Glatt Vertical Granulator is the patented "Z"-shaped rotor blade. This and various product-optimized chopper designs are the result of many years of successful development and cooperation with the Japanese specialist, Powrex.

Patented "Z"-rotor

Chopper

Cylindrical working vessel

For non-sticky products in campaign production. Also for various processes with different accessory configurations. In this case, nozzles and additional equipment are arranged extensively on the cover.

Glatt high shear mixer VG
with cylindrical working vessel

Conical working vessel

For sticky products and similar processes with identical accessory configurations.

Glatt high shear mixer VG
with conical working vessel

Simple handling

Can easily be incorporated into horizontal or vertical product flow. The high shear mixer can be filled manually by means of containers with lift and transporter devices (or charging stations) or pneumatically by means of suction conveyor systems. The granulate is discharged from the working vessel into a fluid bed machine or a container, either gravimetrically or by means of pneumatic conveyors. (-> Product Handling) A GSF Rotor Mill is often used downstream in order to achieve a homogeneous granulate spectrum.

User-friendly control system

Glatt offers the customized EcoView and MegaView control systems with simple, logically designed operator guidances, clear process visualizations as well as detailed and informative process documentation. Qualification and Validation of our control systems are, of course, possible - right up to GAMP 4.
All control systems are designed in-house by Glatt based on hardware and software that has become established throughout the world.
Your advantages are long-term investment security, superiour plant availability, and immediate and rapid support.

Glatt high shear mixer VG
with EcoView control system

The VG^PROdesign

The PRO Concept for more safety with less weight!

• globally unique 12bar pressure shock resistance
• contained design
• new design and special materials for low weight
• pneumatic sealing with Glatt-C flanges
• no need for explosion protection measures between fluid bed dryer and high shear mixer
• confirms to ATEX standards with CE labels or EC Manufacturer's Declarations (for partial machines)
• can be fitted through-the-wall - clean separation of production and equipment. Maintenance and service work can be carried out on the unit during production and without bringing maintenance personnel into the GMP area.
• suitable for WIP/CIP
  A PRO system is ready to meet any requirement, whether it be an effective WIP pre-cleaning system or a fully automatic, validatable CIP cleaning process.
  With the SC SuperClean^® concept, Glatt is offering a patented technology, which sets the standard world-wide for the cleaning of fluid bed systems.
  WIP/CIP racks, see (-> Cleaning Systems).

Underside of the VG
cover with recessed washing
nozzles and stainless steel
CIP filters

The classic VG design

Glatt quality with many plus points

• proven safety standard with 2bar pressure relief
• revised pneumatic sealing system for even more security using new Glatt-C flanges.
• can be fitted through-the-wall - clean separation of production and equipment. Maintenance and service work can be carried out on the unit during production and without bringing maintenance personnel into the GMP area.
• confirms to ATEX standards with CE labels or EC Manufacturer's Declarations (for partial machines)k
• suitable for WIP- optimum cleaning with minimum cleaning times.

Note:
Pictures and technical data may vary from the current status;
Some of the features mentioned here are optional.