Glatt #Mini-Glatt, Laboratory Fluid Bed Processor with Micro-Kit

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Glatt Mini-Glatt laboratory fluid bed processor with Micro-Kit, built 2023, excellent and lightly used (commissioning and limited test runs only).

A bench scale multipurpose platform that performs drying, granulation, coating (top spray and Wurster bottom spray), and pelletizing on a single unit. Stainless product contact construction. Used across pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, fertilizer, feed, and fine chemical R&D. Sold as a complete system: the Micro-Kit is integral to the configuration and is not sold separately.

GENERAL

• Manufacturer: Glatt Air Techniques, Inc. (Ramsey, New Jersey, USA)
• Equipment type: Multipurpose laboratory fluid bed processor (batch type)
• Processes: Drying, granulation, coating, pelletizing
• Year: 2023
• Condition: Excellent, lightly used (limited testing only)
• Operating hours: Commissioning plus a small number of test runs; log available on request
• Location: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

• Base unit: Mini-Glatt fluid bed
• Auxiliary kit: Micro-Kit, configured as Mini-Midi Glatt insert (integral, not sold separately)
• Common platform: Stock Mini Tower and Base Cabinet (Glatt mfg reference 18774)
• Construction: Stainless steel product contact components, painted steel cabinet and frame
• Spray configuration: Top spray and bottom spray (Wurster) capable; buyer to confirm exact insert set on inspection

PROCESS CHAMBER AND CAPABILITY

• Mini-Glatt batch range: Approx 25 to 1,300 g typical (manufacturer literature cites 2.5 g to 1,300 g, configuration dependent)
• Micro-Kit batch range: Smaller batches for scarce or expensive material and early formulation work
• Process modes: (1) drying of wet particles; (2) granulation, top spray binder agglomerating fines; (3) coating, Wurster bottom spray for film coating, taste masking, controlled release, top spray also supported; (4) pelletizing, build up of spherical pellets
• Product contact materials: Stainless steel
• Filter system: Integral filter housing per platform standard

PROCESS AIR AND UTILITIES

• Air supply: Compressed air, typical 6 bar(g)
• Typical air consumption: Approx 16 m3/h at 6 bar (configuration dependent)
• Heater: Integral electric inlet air heater
• Shock pressure rating: 3.3 bar (Mini-Glatt configuration; Micro-Kit may differ, confirm against Glatt documentation)
• Control: Integrated control panel on Mini Tower

LIQUID FEED

• Feed pump: Compatible with peristaltic feed pumps (VWR or equivalent); buyer to confirm pump included on inspection
• Spray nozzle: Two fluid nozzle, top and bottom spray supported

ELECTRICAL

• Voltage: 220 / 230 V, single phase, 50/60 Hz (per platform standard)
• North American note: Compatible with 208 V or 240 V single phase lab supplies; confirm unit nameplate before installation
• Compressed air: 6 bar(g), oil free recommended
• Exhaust: Vent to local extraction or dust collection per lab requirements

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT (approximate)

• Footprint: Bench top, approx 0.6 to 0.9 m wide x 0.6 to 0.8 m deep
• Height above bench: Approx 1.2 to 1.6 m including process tower and exhaust
• Weight: Approx 80 to 150 kg (configuration dependent)

SCALE-UP AND APPLICATIONS

• Typical applications: Pharmaceutical formulation R&D (granulation, pellet coating, taste masking, modified release), nutraceutical and food powder agglomeration, fertilizer micronutrient coating, feed additive coating, fine chemical coating and granulation
• Scale-up path: Bench scale entry point to the Glatt fluid bed family, with documented pathways to GPCG and ProCell production scale units

DOCUMENTATION (on request)

• Original Glatt quotations and invoices, mfg reference 18774, operating manuals, electrical schematics, parts lists, condition photos, operating log

SALE TERMS

• Delivery: Ex Works West Vancouver, BC; buyer arranges crating, rigging, and freight
• Inspection: By appointment, as is where is
• Payment: Wire transfer, USD or CAD, cleared before release
• Title: Clear, no liens; bill of sale at closing