Mixing and freeze-drying in one step

The active freeze dryer from Hosokawa Micron uses very low temperatures and a vacuum to dry your product and to obtain it in very good quality. Due to the low temperatures usage the damage of heat sensitive products, such as enzymes, flavors, proteins, vitamins and so on is avoided. Hand traditional tray-type freeze dryers are slow and labor-intensive. Hosokawa’s Active Freeze Dryer ® eliminates these drawbacks.
Typical applications include pharmaceuticals like antibiotics, collagens, APIs and electrolytes; Food industry and in special materials like nanomaterials, polymers, ceramics, pigments, fillers, limestone, catalysts, glass powder and salts.

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Reduces Moisture and Preserves Product Integrity

The drying systems from DEVEX are specialized vacuum and freeze dryers tailored for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Their unique ability to conduct gentle drying processes, like vacuum and freeze drying, preserves sensitive product qualities. These systems are suitable for applications such as drying fruits, vegetables, instant foods, plant extracts, and more. Available as batch or continuous operations, DEVEX equipment integrates seamlessly into production lines with options for tray and belt drying. Utilizing energy-efficient processes, these systems maintain high product integrity and minimize biological activity, thus extending product shelf life. Constructed from durable materials, they accommodate both solid and liquid forms, while meeting industry standards. DEVEX offers customization and engineering support to configure equipment according to specific needs, ensuring optimal integration and operation in your manufacturing environment.

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Extracts and Processes Instant Coffee Products

The Processing Plants for Instant Coffee from DEVEX offer a comprehensive solution tailored for coffee producers and beverage manufacturers. Designed to seamlessly integrate with your production line, this system specializes in the full spectrum of coffee preparation processes, from roasting to freeze or spray drying. With production capacities ranging from 1,000 to 12,000 tonnes annually, the plants employ unique extractor technologies to ensure maximum yield, significantly reducing green coffee waste. For enhanced flavor preservation, an advanced aroma recovery process is included, ensuring that instant coffee retains the taste of its freshly brewed counterpart.

The system’s flexibility allows for processing various coffee types, including Arabica, Robusta, and even cereal or chicory-based coffee substitutes, using continuous and batch operations. DEVEX plants are designed with energy efficiency in mind, incorporating options to decrease both energy and water usage, which helps in lowering operational costs and reducing carbon footprint. Available equipment includes freeze dryers, spray dryers, and hot air roasters, all crafted to optimize the end-product quality. The machinery also supports CIP (Clean in Place) systems to facilitate efficient and contamination-free cleaning processes, ensuring high standards of hygiene and minimal downtime.

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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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Agglomerates and Dries Diverse Material Streams

Hosokawa Micron’s industrial agglomeration and drying system offers precise control in handling diverse powders and granules across multiple industries. Utilizing a combination of advanced vacuum and freeze drying techniques, it efficiently agglomerates and dries materials like soy protein isolates and battery components. The system can process batch and continuous operations with up to 20 tons per hour throughput, ensuring seamless integration into existing lines with PLC-controlled automation and remote monitoring. Its energy-efficient design reduces consumption by 30% with optimized motor control, and is crafted from corrosion-resistant stainless steel to meet stringent GMP and FDA standards, perfect for pharmaceutical applications. Additionally, a built-in CIP system eases cleaning, minimizing downtime while ensuring contamination-free operations. Tailoring options, from rotor speed adjustments to chamber modifications, are available to meet specific production requirements, providing extensive engineering support through Hosokawa’s expertise.

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Processes Sterile Bulk Pharmaceuticals into Free-Flowing Powders

The AFD series from Hosokawa Micron represents a breakthrough in lyophilisation technology for pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, offering a contamination-free process for transforming liquids, slurries, or solids into sterile, free-flowing powders. Utilizing dynamic agitation and efficient heat distribution within a vacuum environment, the AFD models—AFD-5, AFD-20, and AFD-100—ensure uniform freezing and sublimation. Ideal for antibiotics, APIs, collagens, and proteins, these freeze dryers operate in batch mode with automation for minimized manual intervention. With sublimation capacities ranging up to 2.2 kg/h, these systems streamline operations by eliminating the need for post-processing steps. CIP and SIP functionalities enhance cleanliness and efficiency, while compliance with GMP standards ensures regulatory adherence. Engineering support from Hosokawa Micron enables process customization in their test facilities for optimized integration into your production line.

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Performs Sterilization of Diverse Pharmaceutical Products

The SteriMega Plus from Telstar is a saturated steam sterilizer designed to handle a wide range of materials, including solid, porous, and liquid products, critical in pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing. Its high-performance steam sterilization process conforms with GMP standards and European certifications like EN 285 and PED, ensuring regulatory compliance. With customizable options, this equipment offers versatility to address specific production needs, making it suitable for sterilizing ampoules, syringes, culture media, and more.

Incorporating advanced automation, the SteriMega Plus seamlessly integrates into existing production lines, offering PLC control for efficient operation. Its robust design supports batch, pilot, and continuous operations. Material options like stainless steel enhance durability and corrosion resistance. Equipped with a CIP (Clean-In-Place) system, it simplifies maintenance and ensures minimal downtime, solidifying its role as a reliable asset in ensuring sterility and product safety in critical production environments.

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Detects High-Pressure Leaks in Components

The High Pressure Leak Detection System with Robot Loading by Telstar is an essential component for industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics. It specializes in identifying leaks in components subjected to pressures up to 380 bar(a), using a highly sensitive detection capability of 10-6 mbar l/s through a Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer. Equipped with a fully automated, high-speed cycle time of 20 seconds, the system is seamlessly integrated into your production line, ensuring efficient loading and unloading via robotic systems. This machine is perfect for testing engine blocks, electric switchgear enclosures, and satellite components. The inclusion of a multi-stage high vacuum and integrated helium recovery system not only enhances detection accuracy but also promotes environmental sustainability. Constructed for continuous operation, it offers robust performance with minimal downtime, catering adeptly to the rigorous demands of high-volume production environments.

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Simulates Space Conditions for Satellite Testing

The Medium Size TVAC from Telstar is a 1.3m diameter thermal vacuum chamber ideally suited for testing satellite components. It recreates the harsh conditions of space, with a temperature range from -150°C to +150°C and a vacuum level below 10^-6 mbar. This chamber supports precise temperature and vacuum simulations, critical for ensuring component reliability in aerospace applications such as satellite payloads, antennas, and battery systems. Each chamber is equipped with independently controlled shroud and baseplate systems, enhancing testing accuracy. Designed for integration into research and development labs, it features an LN2 temperature control system and can be customized for different testing needs. Its construction ensures robustness against corrosive elements, with strong support from Telstar’s engineering team to tailor configurations.

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Processes Cytotoxic and Hygroscopic Pharmaceuticals Safely

The Freeze Dryer & Aseptic Isolator Filling Line from Telstar is engineered to meet stringent pharmaceutical and biotech production needs. This integrated system performs critical tasks such as filling, lyophilization, capping, and crimping of cancer treatment vials and cytotoxic injectables while ensuring aseptic conditions. It employs a sterile multi-chamber configuration with VHP biodecontamination and advanced monitoring systems to maintain operator safety and product integrity. Designed for high potency and hygroscopic products, this equipment handles both batch and continuous operations with precision. It features cold shelf loading and low-temperature air handling units for effective lyophilization, ensuring the stability of delicate compounds. The inclusion of RFID glove testers and advanced isolation units supports seamless integration into existing lines, while compliant with GMP standards. The use of stainless steel construction enhances durability and corrosion resistance, reducing maintenance burdens and ensuring longevity.

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