DOME-EX System

The unique features of the DOME-EX allow it to continuously produce micro-granules of uniform diameter and hardness. This continuous processing concept eliminates the need for slow, batch granulation (e.g. high shear, and fluid bed granulators), and yields a streamlined, high capacity, more consistent (minimal variability) process.

The DOME-EX System:

• Dry mixes
• Feeds (meters)
• Wet mixes (kneader)
• Extrudes
• Dries continuously

Pre-blended powders are continuously metered into the DOME-EX using a powder feeder (sold separately).  Liquid is added using a peristaltic pump. The DOME-EX twin screws intimately knead/mix the material and transport it continuously into the inlet of the vertical extruder equipped with a dome die.  The wet mass is gently wiped though the dome die producing fine, dense, cylindrical granules of a specific diameter. The prepared wet material is manually fed.

Features & Benefits

• Pre-compaction before tableting
• Uniform size (as compared to mixer/granulator)
• 10-25 kg/hr extrusion rate
• Twin screw kneader-extruder
• Integrated vertical extrusion system (Dome type)
• Separate powder and liquid inlet ports
• Dome dies available with 0.2 and 0.3 mm hole diameter
• GMP design with 316SS product contact parts
• Quick clamps for dome die removal, liquid inlet port
• Systems designed for easy assembly, disassembly, and cleaning
• Control panel with PLC/HMI to operate the DOME-EX
• Touch-screen color HMI; Start/Stop/Speed Control
• Displays motor torque, RPM, Alarms

**Powder feeder and liquid pump sold separately