The MACRO-PACTOR® is a large-scale, roller compactor with output capacity of up to 400kg per hour. However, as a fully continuous granulation process, amounts from as little of 100g can also be dry granulated, making the MACRO-PACTOR® suitable for development, pilot scale projects as well as full-scale production. This versatile roller compactor is suitable for use in the pharmaceutical, chemical and food industries.
Complete harmonisation with the other roller compactors within the PACTOR® range is assured with identical roller diameters. The result is that scale-up is straightforward, avoiding common problems associated with batch based processes, reducing material and API costs, and saving time to get the product to market quicker. T
Unique Gerteis® Roller Compaction features:
Consistent feed system to the rollers with torque control of the screw feeder and tamp auger to ensure precision dosing of powder
Angled compaction rollers to allow feed consistency, constant ribbon density and to minimise temperature gain
Free floating gap design and in-process force control producing a constant density ribbon
Large diameter rollers to produce a longer dwell time in the nip area
Superior punch & die roller design to provide a constant density over the ribbon width and to virtually eliminate fines (no recirculation required!)
Three stage milling process with the granulating oscillating mill with adjustable screen clearance, to produce a consistent and controllable particle size distribution
Full instrumentation with critical quality process parameter data-acquisition
Full machine calibration
Standard containment performance of 3 µg/m³ Time Weighted Average
Custom built interface to connect with pneumatic or mechanical conveyor systems
