Armfield – Miniature-Scale Research & Development Technology – FT25 Scraped Surface Heat Exchanger System
Armfield miniature-scale technology is well established as offering developers the opportunity to run small trials, which provide enough information to enable scale-up to larger plant with confidence. The formulations go through similar physio-chemical changes as they would in production plant and real time data logging permits results to be recorded and repeated. The FT25 range of miniature-scale scraped surface heat exchangers has built in control and flexibility with a graphic representation on the membrane technology control panel. The operator can choose the parameters wanted for any particular formulation. The FT25 has a number of configurations according to the use required.
The FT25 Scraped Surface Heat Exchanger Series utilises the Armfield monocoque stainless steel cabinet with membrane technology control panel. The working platform can accommodate one or two barrels (B), or a variable-speed pinworker (P) alongside a product reservoir and progressive cavity feed pump.
The unit uses a refrigeration system supplied within the cabinet and utilises a chilled, recirculating brine system, which is pumped through the barrel jackets.
An air-incorporation system can also be added if required.
Small batch sizes enable rapid product testing and a Clean-In-Place (CIP) facility speeds turnaround for increased productivity. All services required are housed inside the washdown cabinet, which also contains a drawer mounted with the electrical chassis.
Key Features and Benefits
FT25 Scraped Surface Heat Exchanger System
Key Features
- Full control of barrel speeds up to 1,000rpm
- Temperature control system incorporated
- Integral membrane control panel enabling simple control and monitoring of all major variables
- Enclosed self-contained, mobile, stainless steel service cabinet for easy cleaning and washdown
- Hard chromed barrels
- Hygienic design
- Made from AISI 316 stainless steel
- In-cabinet refrigeration
Available:
- Variable-speed pinworker for margarine and soft spreads
- Air incorporation system
- Computer data-logging facility
- Pinworker
Benefits
- Duplicates full-scale process
- Fast, accurate new product development
- All process parameters under operator control for maximum flexibility
- Rugged and reliable units
Key Industries
- Biopharmaceutical and Biotechnology
- Chemical
- Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Education & Academics
- Food & Beverage
- Oil & Gas
- Pharmaceutical
- Powders & Pigments / Coating
Brand
The Armfield Industrial Division designs and manufactures research & development systems, primarily for the food, beverage, dairy, edible oil and pharmaceutical industries. Used by many of the world’s leading corporations, Armfield systems enable researchers and product developers to replicate full-scale industrial manufacturing processes on a miniature-scale in the laboratory.