New! Continuous Thin-film Dryer for Pharmaceutical Intermediates

The Contivac™ NDP processor from LCI Corporation can provide a reduction in residence time of up to 500 times for many pharmaceutical / food applications in which batch dryers have conventionally been applied. Residence time, even with moderate process temperatures, can produce unwanted side-reactions and color changes.

In addition to better product quality, the quick response time of the Contivac thin-film dryer reduces manpower and reduces or eliminates product storage.

Individually adjustable heating and cooling zones in the thin film dryer allow use in complex processes, eliminating transport problems and product contamination. Mixing, reacting, flashing, and drying can be carried out in the same unit, with several different substance streams being fed into the processor simultaneously.The Contivac’s design allows for CIP cleaning and complies with GMP requirements. Systems are generally smaller than batch-operated dryers and require lower investment