Marumerizer™ Spheronizers - Which Size Do You Need?

The Marumerizer (spheronizer) from LCI is used to convert cylindrical extrudates to smooth, uniform spheres in a wide range of applications.

Production scale models are available in three sizes for pharmaceutical applications: QJ-400TG, QJ-700TG, and QJ-700TWG (twin bowl).

	QJ-400TG	QJ-700TG	QJ-700TWG (Twin Bowl)
Plate diameter	400mm	700mm	700mm per bowl; two separate bowls
Typical capacity	4 liters	20 liters	20 liters per bowl
Max. plate speed	1280 rpm	777 rpm	777 rpm
Motor	3 hp	10 hp	10 hp
Power source	230 or460 VAC/3Phase/60 Hz	460 VAC/3Phase/60 Hz	460 VAC/3Phase/60 Hz
Batch discharge	Manual or Auto	Auto	Auto
Weight	180 kg	1200 kg	1500 kg

Standard Features (for all spheronizer models):

GMP design with 316 stainless steel product contact parts in high polish finish
304 stainless steel jacketed bowl for heating or cooling to prevent material from sticking to side walls of bowl
Compressed air purge for fines reduction
Air purge for shaft seal
PLC controls with touch screen HMI
Friction (spheronizer) plate with 2mm pitch

Options:

Friction (spheronizer) plate designs available in smooth, various pitch (1mm to 10mm), and radial designs
Explosion proof motor and controls
21 CFR Part 11 compliant controls
Automated spheronizer plate cleaning system (QJ-700TG and QJ-700TWG models only)
Installation/Operation Qualification (IQ/OQ) protocols

Special Features of Spheronizers QJ-700TG & QJ-700TWG