Laboratory Fluid Beds

Applied Chemical Technology’s (ACT) 100N and 300N Laboratory Fluid Beds offer the perfect solution for testing or developing chemical products and processes. These versatile units are easy to use and suitable for applications from industrial chemicals and powders to foods and nutraceuticals.

With an ACT Laboratory Fluid Bed you can easily experiment with fluidization velocities, operating temperatures, coating methods, drying, agglomeration, and cooling curves along with other process variables. The 100N and 300N Laboratory Fluid Beds are also ideal for batch production runs and product evaluation. In addition, all data is directly applicable for scale up to ACT’s industrial fluid bed systems.

Applications Suited for Fluid Beds:

  • Drying
  • Coating
  • Agglomerating
  • Granulating
  • Impregnating
  • Heating
  • Reacting
  • Mixing
  • Classifying
  • Cooling
  • Decontaminating

Materials of Construction: Stainless Steel/Plexiglas
Product Bowl Volume: 5 Liter (Model 100N) or 20 Liter (Model 300N)
Inlet Air Temperature: Up to 250°F

 

Model 100N Laboratory Fluid Bed System

Model 100N Fluid Bed System

The 100N is a multi-purpose bench-top fluid bed that is designed for small scale spray coating, granulation and drying of particulates and powders.

PDF Document100N Brochure

Model 300N Laboratory Fluid Bed System

Model 300N Fluid Bed System

The 300N is a multi-purpose fluid bed that is 4X larger than the 100N model specifically designed for small to intermediate scale spray coating, granulation and drying of particulates and powders.

PDF Document300N Brochure

Drying Diagram

Drying

Heated air passes through the fluidized particles to remove moisture rapidly and efficiently. The process can use lower temperatures than conventional methods.

Granulating Diagram

Granulating

Spraying a binding agent into a fluidized powder produces particles with very uniform size, weight, and shape. The fluid bed may also be used as a dryer once the desired particle size is reached.

 

Coating Diagram

Coating

Liquids are easily sprayed onto fluidized particles from the top or bottom, producing an even and uniform coating.

Standard Features of ACT 100N and 300N Fluid Beds

Our standard 100N and 300N model fluid beds come with removable acrylic upper chamber, stainless bowl with handles, removable stainless steel distributor plate (6.33% open area), polyester exhaust or pleated cartridge air filters with stainless steel clamps, stainless steel wire frame filter support and replaceable inlet air dust filter. The spray system also includes nozzle, air cap, fluid tip, manual tip cleaner, extension, tubing, compressed air connectors, air pressure regulator and air pressure gauge. All necessary seals, clamps and gaskets are also included.

100/300N Fluid Bed Custom Features and Accessories

Standard Features Details:

  • Full instrumentation (S.I. or U.S.)
    • Air flow velocity indicator
    • Differential pressure readouts
    • Inlet air temperature indicator/controller
    • Exit air temperature indicator
    • High temperature alarm and light
    • Digital timer
  • Variable speed blower for precise air flow control
    • 20 to 500 CFM at 40″ water column – model dependent
    • Negative pressure at fluid bed
  • Insulated 1700 watt heater – air temperatures up to 80°C
  • Air atomized removable stainless steel spray system
    • Top and bottom configuration
  • Touch operated pulsed air filter cleaning system
  • Motorized chamber sealing system
  • 110V GFI receptacle
  • Stainless steel construction
  • Safety features
    • Emergency power cut-off switch
    • Total ground fault interrupt protection
  • Easy operation and cleaning

Optional additional equipment and modifications include:

  • Wurster tube insert and distributor plate
  • Alternate distributor plates
  • Sintered metal distributor plates
  • Built in air lock product sampler
  • View ports and light
  • Three piece fluidization chamber
    • steel/acrylic
  • 3-position side entry spray system
  • Inert gas intake
  • Peristaltic pump for spray system
  • High capacity heater (130°C)
  • Thermocouple jacks
  • 50 Hz electrical system and blower motor
  • Additional or custom filters and gaskets
  • Matching stainless steel base cabinet
  • Matching stainless steel stand
  • Custom modifications
  • Explosion protected model also available

System Demonstration

A free demonstration is available at ACT’s facility. To discuss your project with an engineer or for more information about ACT services including complete catalogs of ACT fluid beds and other process equipment, you may contact us by phone, fax, or email.