GEA Pharma Systems Small Scale Solid Dosage R&D A complete ...

PharmaConnect ProcessingThe centre of the GEA Pharma Systems’ smallscale and R&D approach is PharmaConnect .This innovative system provides a uniquebenefit to the Pharmaceutical Developmentindustry, integrating a single Control Unitwith a diverse range of Process Modules.Based upon GEA Pharma Systems’ class-leadingPMA and Gral granulation technologies, thePharmaConnect provides the user with the abilityto process batches from as little as 100g, right up to25kg or more, all from a single control system.However the PharmaConnect is not limited to justgranulation; the unique design of the Control Unitallows any number of process technologies to beoperated from the single Operator Interface.The key technologies offered include:• PMA - Bottom Driven High Shear Granulation.• Gral - Top-Driven High Shear Granulation.• Nica - Extrusion and Spheronization.• Buck – IBC Blending Systems and Containment.• TRV – High Shear Blending.Each of these technologies is class-leading.PharmaConnect provides the opportunityto try them all.PMA working volumes / batch sizeControl UnitAt the centre of the PharmaConnect technology isthe Control Unit. Available in Through-the-Wall(TTW) or Mobile format. The unit features GEA’sModule Recognition System (MRS), TouchscreenUser Interface and one of the module drive systems.The MRS senses the type and capacity of theconnected module, seamlessly displaying an imageof the process on-screen, enabling the correctoperational set points and defining the parametersfor the electric motors. A true Plug and Play systemfor the busy Formulation Scientist!Equipment Equipment Typical TypicalType Size Minimum MaximumBatch@0.6sg Batch@0.6sgDevelopmentIntermediatePilot1 240g 450g3 720g 1.35kg5 1.2kg 2.25kg10 2.4kg 4.5kg15 3.6kg 6.75kg20 4.8kg 9kg30 7.2kg 13.5kg60 14.4kg 27kg4