Laboratory Unit ProCell LabSystem

With the new laboratory all-rounder ProCell LabSystem, spouted bed and fluid bed processes can be tested in the single kg-scale. Exchangeable process chambers make the unit very flexible. By means of the side discharge and a zig-zag-sifter all processes can be run continuously.
For new ideas and developments with a fluid bed size of 0.2 up to 15kg (batch operation) or with a spray rate of max. 8kg/h (continuous operation).

Maximum flexibility

Spouted bed processes and fluid bed processes on a laboratory scale!
For spray granulation, agglomeration, coating, powder layering, encapsulation or pelletizing.

In all process chambers liquid can be sprayed either from the top (Top Spray) or from the bottom (Bottom Spray).

By means of the side discharge and a zig-zag-sifter all processes can be run continuously. All particles below the desired particle size are returned to the process chamber. Alternatively, the discharge can be closed and all processes can be run in a batch mode.

This gives maximum flexibility.

Spouted bed

The ProCell 5 process chamber uses the patented spouted bed technology. Unique - particles are directed to the spraying nozzle and fluidized without a bottom screen.
(-> Spouted Bed Technology)

Fluid bed

Using two different process chambers - AGT 150 and GF 3 - allows the evaluation of fluid bed processes. Inlet air chamber and process chamber are separated by a bottom screen and the product is homogeneously fluidized.
The cylindrical AGT 150 insert allows high fluidizing velocities.
The conical GF 3 insert is designed for the production of agglomerates and for coating processes, also with the option Wurster-process.

ProCell-System Spouted Bed Spay Granulation Agglomeration Coating Drying
AGT-System Fluid Bed Spay Granulation
GF-System Fluid Bed Agglomeration/Granulation Wurster-Coating Drying
Rotor-System Fluid Bed Pelletizing

Optimum process control

Glatt has the perfect solution: Touch-Screen control, swiveling operator control panel and automatic data recording and evaluation offer fast and simple process control to the operator.

ProCell LabSystem control panel

Excellent handling

The optimized performance of the ProCell LabSystem offers all advantages of integrated technics and best product quality:

• Large work surface allows comfortable working
• Swiveling and rotatable process inserts
• Simple charging and discharging giving continuous discharge
• Sample taking for each process chamber
• Cleaning with central cleaning water drainage without any problems

Laboratory unit ProCell LabSystem

Options

With the available options, the unit can easily be retrofitted and, hence, offers more flexibility, like increased inlet air temperature, equipment with cyclone and after-filter or continuous powder dosing.
Larger process system allow production of larger samples.
Perfectly suited to your requirements. Now or in future.

ProCell LabSystem schematic

Legend:
(01) Feed of solids
(02) Heating
(03) Filtration
(04) Process gas
(05) Supply of liquid
(06) Heating (optional)
(07) Discharge of solids
(08) Compressed air
(09) Product discharge
(10) Dust return
(11) Dust
(12) Exhaust air
(13) Process chamber
(14) Zig-zag-sifter
(15) Internal filter
(16) External filter (optional)
(17) Zyclone (optional)
(18) Closed loop (optional)
(19) Condenser
(20) Condensate

Product examples

micro-organisms spray granulation of a liquid ProCell 5	fungicide spray granulation of a liquid AGT 150
proteine spray granulation of a liquid ProCell 5	instant tea agglomeration of a powder GF 3
enzyme coating of granules GF 3	vitamin spray granulation of a liquid ProCell 5

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