NIRO AEROMATIC MOD. S-320 - Spheronizer DESCRIPTION: Spheronizer systems are developed specifically for the pharmaceutical industry, they deliver spherical pellets at fast production rates using patented technology to maximize yields. SECTORS OF USE: Pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetics, food, dietary, medical devices, manufacturing. MAIN FEATURES: The NIRO Spheronizer consists of a horizontal spinning wheel with a special friction pattern machined on its top surface; it rotates within a cylindrical bowl. Spaghetti-like extrudates are batched and dropped onto the spinning wheel where they are fractured into short lengths. Interactions between the spinning wheel, the wall and the pellets themselves cause the extrudate to be worked into spheres. The size distribution and surface characteristics of the spheres are controlled by the batch size, speed, process time and, most importantly, by the characteristics of the extruded mass. The S-320 has a patented 'smooth edge' on the friction wheel to eliminate 'milling' of the developing pellets, ensuring a narrow size distribution. For continuous production, the unit can be combined with appropriate up and downstream equipment to form an extremely compact and flexible package, such as the integrated pelletizing system by adding a NIRO Extruder equipment. The S-320 is often integrated with a E-140 Extruder to form a machine combination which is able to deliver a market-leading solution for pilot-scale pellet production. TECHNICAL DATA Revolutions rpm 10-1000 Phases 3 Voltage Volt 208 Frequency Hz 60