Dry wet granules, fluidizable powders, and pellets with controlled heated airflow. As a Fluid Bed Dryer Supplier in China, Finetech offers batch and continuous equipment for pharmaceutical, food, and chemical production. Match the drying method to your material and workflow to prepare solids for the next processing stage.
After wet granulation, excess moisture must be removed before the material proceeds to final blending and compression. Wet granules enter the dryer above a perforated distribution plate. Filtered, heated air rises through the plate and lifts the particles into motion. This movement is called fluidization. Air transfers heat to the granules and carries evaporated moisture through the exhaust system. The dried material leaves the chamber for the next processing stage.
Choose batch drying for defined production lots or continuous drying for a steady material feed. Finetech’s FTFG batch dryers cover laboratory through production-scale loads. Selection starts with the amount and bulk density of wet material, followed by its temperature limit and moisture target. The feeding and discharge arrangement determines how much handling operators perform between cycles.
Circulating granules receive more even exposure to drying air. Reducing moisture variation gives downstream equipment a more consistent feed and makes batch acceptance easier to assess against an agreed sampling plan.
Direct contact between heated air and moving particles promotes rapid heat transfer and evaporation. For wet granules that fluidize well, the drying stage can process moisture loads efficiently without spreading material across individual trays.
Finetech's continuous dryers accept and discharge material during operation. For sustained runs of one product, this arrangement removes repeated batch-loading pauses and lets the drying stage follow the upstream feed more closely.
A dryer purchase must account for how wet material arrives and how dry granules leave. Finetech supplies granulation lines and offers workshop layout planning, allowing these connections to be considered during equipment selection. Installation and commissioning services then address utility connections, control functions, and operation under load. Operator training covers the procedures needed for daily use and maintenance. Agree on the dryer’s interfaces and service scope before the equipment is built.
We provide fluidized bed drying equipment ranging from laboratory scale to large-scale industrial production.
Maximum Capacity: 5kg to 500kg
Blower Motor: 7.5 to 40 HP
Air Flow (CFM) 10%: 430 to 3825
Steam Pressure: 3.5 kg/cm2
Electric Heater: 18 and onwards kW
Drying Temperature: 35 to 80°C
Spray Granulator Capacity: Max. 300g/batch
Minimum Sample Volume: 100g
Granulator Temperature: 40-150℃
Compressed Air: 3 bar
Rated Airflow: 120 m³/h
Peristaltic Pump: Max. 1000ml/h
Body Material: SUS304 Stainless steel
Designed for the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries and research institutions, this equipment integrates high-efficiency mixing and precise granulation. It features a modular, interchangeable bowl design compatible with a variety of sizes (e.g., 5 L-10 L) and supports diverse process requirements. Key advantages include fast switching, precise temperature control, uniform mixing, and low energy consumption. Fully GMP-compliant, it is suitable for wet granulation tests and small-batch production of tablets, granules, and herbal extracts. The intelligent and user-friendly operation makes it suitable for both laboratory and pilot-scale applications, facilitating efficient collaboration between R&D and flexible production.
This horizontal fluidized bed dryer realizes continuous and uniform drying of powder and granular materials.
This batch fluidized bed dryer is used for efficient drying of granules, powders and pellets in pharmaceutical production.
It features uniform drying, stable operation, large processing capacity, and low energy consumption.
It realizes continuous, gentle, and uniform drying and cooling for granules, powders, and particles.
Please let us know the type of powder you use, and our sales manager will tailor a solution for you.
Drying Duties Across Medicines, Food Ingredients, and Chemicals
A pre-filter, medium-efficiency filter, and high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter clean incoming process air. This staged arrangement intercepts airborne particles before the air reaches the FTFG product chamber.
The FTFG heating system supports electric or steam heating. Selecting the heat source around available plant utilities gives buyers a clear basis for comparing installation needs and operating costs.
A proportional valve regulates the FTFG inlet air and allows automatic adjustment for material load. Airflow can be matched to the bed rather than treated as a fixed setting.
The FTFG control interface displays process data and stores operating parameters. Operators can refer to previous settings during setup, and buyers can specify the required printing or export format.
FTFG dryers can include automatic wash-in-place cleaning. This option washes designated internal areas without routine removal of every component. Confirm spray coverage, drainage, and the separate filter-cleaning method before ordering.
Finetech's vibratory dryer combines upward airflow with mechanical vibration. The vibration spreads and advances particles along the bed, providing another way to manage material movement during continuous drying.
We offer the following services: operations training, on-site installation and commissioning, and one-year maintenance service. For more details, please refer to the link below.
On-site installation and commissioning support for your pharmaceutical machinery.
Operator training to help your team understand the correct operation of the machine.
Online technical assistance for machine operation and troubleshooting.
Support for pharmaceutical workshop and production-line planning.
Support change parts: Air Handling Unit, Inlet Air Duct and Butterfly Valve, Inlet Air Plenum, Air Distribution Plate......
We providing complete turnkey solution. From manufacturing to packaging line.
We develop sustainable capsule‑filling solutions for small‑scale manufacturers.
Batch Capacity Range
Drying Temperature Range
Filtered Process Air
Pharmaceutical Production Design
| Model | Unit | FTFL-5 | FTFL-10 | FTFL-30 | FTFL-60 | FTFL-120 | FTFL-200 | FTFL-300 | FTFL-500 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw material container | Volume | L | 22 | 38 | 100 | 220 | 420 | 670 | 1000 | 1500 |
| Diameter | mm | 400 | 450 | 700 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 1800 | |
| Rproduction capacity | Kg/time | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 120 | 200 | 300 | 500 | |
| Steam | Pressure | Mpa | 0.2-0.4 | 0.2-0.4 | 0.2-0.4 | 0.2-0.4 | 0.2-0.4 | 0.2-0.4 | 0.2-0.4 | 0.2-0.4 |
| Consumption | Kg/h | 18 | 30 | 60 | 120 | 140 | 180 | 310 | 400 | |
| Compressed air | Pressure | Mpa | 0.6-0.8 | 0.6-0.8 | 0.6-0.8 | 0.6-0.8 | 0.6-0.8 | 0.6-0.8 | 0.6-0.8 | 0.6-0.8 |
| Consumption | M3/min | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.5 | |
| Fan power | Kw | 3 | 4 | 5.5 | 11 | 18.5 | 22 | 30 | 45 |
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This section provides a basic overview of the key components and applications of fluidized bed dryers, helping you gain a deeper understanding of their use in the pharmaceutical industry!
A Performance Qualification (PQ) protocol for a fluid bed dryer is used to verify that the equipment can consistently achieve the required drying results under normal operating conditions. It is
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Picture a batch of wet powder sitting on a metal plate full of tiny holes.
Provide the material type, wet batch weight or continuous feed rate, and the moisture content before and after drying. Include the bulk density, particle-size range, and maximum product temperature the material can tolerate. Any solvent use or combustible-dust risk should also be disclosed during the quotation stage so the equipment can be specified for the intended process and operating conditions.
No. The FTFG series has manufacturer-rated capacities from 5 to 500 kg per batch. Confirm the loading basis for your material. Useful hourly output also depends on moisture removal, inlet-air conditions, loading, discharge, and cleaning time.
Very fine or sticky powders may fluidize poorly or collect heavily on exhaust filters. Heat-sensitive products need control of actual product temperature, which differs from inlet-air temperature. Assess these materials through trials before choosing the dryer and operating limits.
Granulating and coating require a processor equipped with the appropriate spray system. Finetech offers a separate multifunctional fluid bed processor for these operations. Specify the required spray arrangement and working load. Drying capacity does not establish coating capacity.
Product filters deserve particular attention because retained fines can carry over into the next batch. Verify cleaning of the chamber, distribution plate, seals, and filters. Some processes need dedicated filter sets, followed by documented cleaning checks and complete dry-out.
Allow space for the dryer, air-handling equipment, exhaust ducting, and access to remove filters and the product container. Obtain a model-specific utility schedule covering electricity, the selected heat source, compressed air, and water and drainage if wash-in-place is ordered.
Request a factory acceptance test (FAT) report covering moisture results, batch duration, product recovery, controls, and safety checks. Include calibration and material records in the purchase specification. Agree on qualification support separately. Factory testing alone does not validate your site’s process.
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