Dries, Mixes, and Reacts Industrial Powders and Slurries

The Nauta Vacuum Dryer and Conical Paddle Dryer from Hosokawa Micron are engineered-to-order solutions ideal for industries facing the challenges of handling heavy, sticky, or heat-sensitive materials. These dryers utilize an advanced vacuum drying principle, where the material is indirectly heated and agitated to accelerate drying without compromising the product integrity. This technology is crucial in applications like paracetamol and ibuprofen production, lithium-ion cathode manufacturing, and toner processing.

Capable of processing powders, granules, pastes, and slurries in batch, pilot, or continuous operations, these dryers ensure uniform drying and mixing, even for toxic or explosive materials. They support low vacuum operations and are integrated seamlessly into existing production lines with automation via PLC controls for efficient workflow and remote monitoring.

Energy efficiency is a central focus, with optimized motor control reducing consumption by up to 30%, minimizing operational costs and environmental impact. Constructed with high-grade stainless steel or Hastelloy, they provide excellent corrosion resistance, catering to the stringent demands of chemical, pharmaceutical, and nuclear applications.

Compliant with GMP and FDA standards, they ensure the highest safety and quality levels. The integrated CIP/SIP systems facilitate quick, thorough cleaning, minimizing downtime and maintaining contamination-free environments. Hosokawa Micron offers comprehensive customization and engineering support, tailoring the equipment specifications to meet specific throughput and processing requirements, ensuring optimal performance for your operational needs.

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Mixes and Coats Powders Continuously

The Modulomix Horizontal Paddle Mixer from Hosokawa Micron is a versatile, continuous mixing solution designed for a wide range of industries, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, and minerals. This mixer stands out for its ability to handle fine and cohesive powders with precision, thanks to its adjustable rotor speed and modular design. Its working principle involves a horizontal cylindrical chamber where a paddle agitator creates intensive agitation, ensuring homogeneous mixtures with short residence times.

Ideal for processing a variety of applications such as magnesium stearate blending and lecithin-coated protein powder, the Modulomix exhibits high heat transfer efficiency, limited temperature increases, and minimal residue amount. It supports processing capacities ranging from 2 kg/h to 200 kg/h, with optional heating and cooling jackets for process control. Integrating seamlessly into production lines, the mixer is PLC-controlled, offering variable shear conditions and easy adaptability to multiple mixing regimes.

Constructed with options for sanitary setups and made from high-quality materials for corrosion resistance, it can efficiently mix powders and slurries in continuous operations. The design ensures fast start-up and shutdown protocols, simplifies maintenance with excellent cleanability, and is compatible with PAT tools for process monitoring. This mixer provides an innovative solution to enhance productivity and flexibility in demanding industrial environments.

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Mixes and Blends Powders, Pastes, and Slurries

The Nauta® Conical Screw Mixer from Hosokawa Micron stands out for its ability to achieve high mixing accuracy without compromising the integrity of delicate materials. Its convective mixing mechanism utilizes a rotating screw suspended from an orbital arm, ensuring efficient axial, radial, and tangential mixing. This equipment is ideal for applications spanning pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetics, where precise mixing of powders, pastes, and slurries is crucial.

With a capacity ranging from 5 to 100,000 liters, it supports varying batch sizes and production scales. Capable of operating in all ATEX zones, it ensures safety and compliance for explosive environments. PLC-controlled systems allow seamless integration into automated production lines, while an energy-efficient design minimizes power consumption. Constructed from durable materials like stainless steel, it offers excellent resistance to corrosion, critical for industries handling aggressive chemicals and materials.

Certified to meet the stringent standards of GMP and FDA, the mixer supports applications in pharmaceutical and food industries. Maintenance is simplified with features such as CIP/SIP capabilities and easy access for component inspection, ensuring downtime is minimized. Customization options, such as intensifier rotors and liquid injection systems, provide additional flexibility to meet specific processing requirements.

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Reduces and Mixes Diverse Solid and Powder Materials

The industrial choppers and disintegrators by Hosokawa Micron are expertly engineered to provide robust solutions for size reduction and mixing across a wide range of industries, including chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, and more. These machines efficiently handle solid, powder, and granule forms, making them ideal for light to heavy-duty processing tasks in small to medium-sized operations. Designed with versatility in mind, they execute precise chopping and disintegration using advanced cutting mechanisms, ensuring uniformity in particle size distribution.

Applications include processing materials such as corn gluten meal, titanium dioxide, cocoa powder, and whey protein isolate, with the capability to manage substances from soft organic compounds to hard mineral particles. The choppers and disintegrators integrate seamlessly with upstream and downstream equipment, facilitating smooth and continuous operation within existing production lines.

With variable-speed motor options, these machines optimize energy consumption, reducing operational costs while maintaining processing precision. For industries with specific compliance requirements, options in material construction are available to ensure chemical compatibility and corrosion resistance.

Additionally, the equipment is designed with ease of maintenance in mind, including access points for routine inspections and cleaning, as well as compatibility with Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems for contamination-free maintenance. Customization options such as rotor speeds and chamber configurations are available to meet unique processing demands, and Hosokawa Micron offers comprehensive engineering support to tailor solutions to specific customer needs.

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Compacts and Granulates Powdery Materials

Hosokawa Alpine’s Industrial Compactors and Granulators offer precise powder processing for chemical, pharmaceutical, and mineral industries. This equipment efficiently compacts and granulates diverse materials including powders and granules through high-pressure roller grinding and pelletizing. Designed for continuous, high-speed operations, it seamlessly integrates into your production line with PLC-controlled automation for streamlined processes.

Ideal for creating products like catalyst pellets, fertilizer granules, and extended-release tablets, it enhances flow properties and minimizes dust through its multi-stage compaction process. Available in corrosion-resistant materials like stainless steel, it adheres to GMP and FDA standards, ensuring compliance for pharmaceutical applications.

The system supports up to 50 tons per hour, optimizing energy use by 20% with variable-speed motor technology. Its construction allows for effortless cleaning, featuring a CIP system to maintain hygiene standards without cross-contamination. Comprehensive engineering support and customization options are available, including varying rotor speeds and chamber sizes to match specific processing needs.

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Processes and Classifies Ultra-Small Powder Batches

The Picoline Series from Hosokawa Alpine is designed for laboratories and R&D departments needing precise handling of ultra-small powder batches. This modular equipment features a platform with multiple function modules for fine milling, mixing, and classifying powders and suspensions. Its compact, table-top design allows easy integration into laboratory settings, including fume hoods. With applications across pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, and more, the Picoline Series is ideal for developing scalable processes from grams of material. The equipment offers straightforward operation through a touch panel interface, enabling seamless control of experimental parameters. The brushed stainless-steel surface ensures easy cleaning, while a pivoted media supply adapter facilitates smooth module switching. The device supports batch or continuous operations with optional peripheral units, offering high versatility for diverse research requirements. Additionally, the system’s LAN interface allows integration with LIMS and remote data export, enhancing process monitoring and analysis.

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Analyzes Particle Size in Powders

The Air Jet Sieve e200 LS from Hosokawa Alpine is a cutting-edge powder analysis solution designed for precision in particle size determination across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food processing. It employs an air-driven vibration system to accurately separate fine particles for detailed analysis, ensuring consistent quality control in laboratory and R&D environments. Ideal for applications requiring meticulous powder characterization, such as in the development of APIs, cosmetics, and food ingredients, this equipment provides reliable results with minimal material consumption. The system integrates seamlessly into laboratory settings, facilitating manual controls with intuitive operation. With options for customization, it also supports specific process requirements, backed by comprehensive engineering support for optimized use. Its construction from durable materials ensures long-term operation, conforming to rigorous industry standards and certifications for safety and quality.

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Dries and Mixes Heat-Sensitive Powders Efficiently

The Nauta Conical Screw Dryer from Hosokawa Micron is a versatile vacuum dryer designed to handle heat-sensitive materials across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food production. Utilizing a high-efficiency convective drying process, this equipment gently moves products from the vessel’s bottom to the surface, ensuring uniform drying. It’s capable of handling powders, granules, pastes, and viscous slurries, making it ideal for applications like crystallization, sterilization, and de-aeration.

Batch volumes range from 5 to 22,000 liters, with custom configurations available to meet specific requirements. The Nauta dryer features an efficient heated jacket system that can be powered by steam, hot oil, or water, ensuring optimal heat transfer while maintaining low-temperature operation for sensitive materials. Integration into existing production lines is seamless, with PLC automation and remote monitoring capability for enhanced operational control.

Built with optional material choices such as stainless steel or Hastelloy, the Nauta Dryer ensures compatibility with corrosive substances. It complies with international standards, including FDA and cGMP, aiding compliance in regulated industries. Automated cleaning solutions with CIP/SIP skids facilitate easy maintenance, ensuring contamination-free processes. Hosokawa Micron also offers engineering support for tailor-made designs, making customization in processing capacities and ancillaries straightforward for diverse production needs.

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Dries and Conditions Powders, Slurries, and Liquids

The Conical Paddle Vacuum Dryer from Hosokawa Micron is engineered for precise drying of powders, slurries, and liquids across industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food. Utilizing a conical paddle design, it ensures uniform drying by gently agitating material for consistent moisture removal. This system excels in applications ranging from API production to dairy powder processing, with customization options for varying production scales and material properties.

It offers throughput capabilities adjustable to batch or continuous processes, catering to diverse operational needs. Equipped with PLC-based automation, it seamlessly integrates into existing production lines with remote monitoring, ensuring process transparency and control. The vacuum drying environment, paired with energy-efficient heating options, results in reduced energy consumption and optimized solvent recovery.

Constructed from high-grade stainless steel, it is resistant to corrosion and complies with stringent industrial standards, including ATEX directives for safety. Designed with a CIP system, this dryer supports efficient cleaning, minimizing downtime and ensuring contamination-free operations. Hosokawa Micron provides comprehensive engineering support for tailored solutions, adapting equipment features to specific process requirements.

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