Laboratory granulator ARIA

for the pharmaceutical industryfor research and developmentfor production

Machine overview
ARIA performs drying, granulation and pellet coating with flexible configurations and high containment for regulated production. Designed for through-the-wall installation, ARIA integrates with other granulation equipment into fully contained processing lines. A water recirculation system reduces consumption and wastewater disposal while maintaining process performance. The Air Handling Unit (AHU) recovers treated air to pre-condition incoming air and improve energy efficiency.

Key functions

• Drying
• Granulation
• Pellet coating
• Optional integrated milling step

Design & integration highlights

• Through-the-wall installation for straightforward integration with other granulation equipment and fully contained lines
• High-containment solutions for product loading/discharging, pneumatic transfer and vertical flow
• Interchangeable product bowls with different air distributors to optimise yield and fluidisation; air distributors washable in place and removable for inspection

Filtration & emissions
Advanced emission control via powder dedusting and absolute filtration. Filter options include bag filters, star-pleated cartridges or stainless-steel cartridges. Robust construction with 12 bar pressure shock resistance.

Utilities & efficiency

• Water recirculation system to reduce consumption and lower disposal of dirty water after washing cycles
• AHU with treated-air recovery to pre-condition incoming air for improved energy performance

Safety & compliance

• ATEX-compliant design for safe operation with solvents
• Components and solutions suitable for regulated environments and high-containment processing

Machine versions

• Lab Version (MYLAB): Laboratory-scale fluid bed processor for R&D, suitable for drying, granulation and pellet coating. Product containers handle batch sizes from 2 to 6 litres.

Production plant
Production plant: IMA Active (IMA Group)

Highlights

• Easy integration: Through-the-wall installation and compatibility with other granulation equipment
• High containment: Contained solutions for product handling and pneumatic transfer
• Filter solutions: Bag filters, star-pleated cartridges or stainless-steel cartridges available
• ATEX-compliant: Designed for safe solvent handling
• Emission control: Powder dedusting and absolute filtration with pressure shock resistance
• Easy accessibility: Full access to product filters for inspection and maintenance

Technical features / specifications

• Available models (overview): 60, 120, 300, 600, 900, 1200, 1500, 2000
• Recommended batch size (kg): Model 60: 25; Model 120: 50; Model 300: 120; Model 600: 250; Model 900: 400; Model 1200: 500; Model 1500: 600; Model 2000: 800
• Roto Mix inline (l): Model 60: 60; Model 120: 120; Model 300: 300; Model 600: 600; Model 900: 900; Model 1200: 1,200; Model 1500: 1,500; Model 2000: 2,500
• Dimensions (selected): A (mm): 60→590, 120→700, 300→960, 600→1,190, 900→1,410, 1200→1,740 (1500), 2000→1,800; B (mm): 60→1,150, 120→1,260, 300→1,520, 600→1,750, 900→2,040, 1200→2,300, 2000→2,800; C (mm): 60→2,500, 120→2,790, 300→3,235, 600→3,615, 900→4,100, 1200→5,670, 2000→6,300 (other references D, E, F available in technical drawings)
• Typical functionalities & options: bag or cartridge filtration, different air distributors for optimised fluidisation, AHU with heat recovery, water recirculation system, ATEX package, contained product transfer and integrated milling option.