ParticleTrack C35 - Discontinued Product
For Inline Measurement of Powders and Bulk Solids
ParticleTrack C35 with FBRM® technology is designed for research, development, scale-up and control of granulation and powder processes including roller compaction, high-shear wet milling, fluid bed granulation and fluid bed layering.
Principle features of the ParticleTrack C35 include:
- FBRM® technology provides the highest level of sensitivity and precision for in-process monitoring of particles and granules.
- Mechanical cleaning system physically wipes the window at user-specified intervals to remove particles stuck to the window, assuring high quality measurements throughout the most challenging granulation process.
FBRM® enables scientists and engineers to track the rate and degree of change in the count and dimension of particles and granulated powders as they naturally exist in process.
ParticleTrack C35 won the Powtech/TechnoPharm Innovation Award 2010!
Track Particle Distribution in Real Time with ParticleTrack C35 with FBRM Technology
- Understand Granulation - ParticleTrack C35 enables formulators and engineers to monitor real-time changes in particle count and dimension during cohesive wet or dry particle processing. Inline measurement enables Quality by Design (QbD) throughout granulation development, granulation scale-up, and granulation manufacturing.
- Control Batch-to-Batch Repeatability - ParticleTrack trends enable users to identify and troubleshoot unexpected process changes. Therefore, ParticleTrack can be used to minimize batch failures, improve yield, and troubleshoot scale-up or technology transfer.
- Identify Batch Endpoint - ParticleTrack allows users to identify a distribution corresponding to the ideal batch endpoint. ParticleTrack real-time distributions can then be tracked relative to this target distribution to ensure consistent downstream particle flow, tableting, and dissolution.
- Ensure Consistent Measurements - The innovative ParticleTrack C35 addresses applications where window fouling is a potential issue. The ParticleTrack C35 patent-pending scraper keeps the ParticleTrack probe window clean allowing the system to track agglomeration, compaction, and breakage, even in the most cohesive particle conditions.
Reduce Development Time
Particle dimension is a critical parameter in granulation. Formulators and engineers can reduce development with ParticleTrack while designing process conditions which provide uniform flow properties and tablet dissolution profiles.
Optimize Scale-Up
ParticleTrack real-time particle characterization can be used to optimize and control batch to batch repeatability upon scale-up from the lab to manufacturing.
After purchasing Lasentec in 2001, METTLER TOLEDO has become the world leader for inline particle/droplet size, shape, and count characterization.
Discontinued since: Dec, 2013
Replaced with: ParticleTrack G400
Study Particle Size and Count in the Laboratory
ParticleTrack G400 with FBRM Technology is a probe-based instrument that is inserted directly into laboratory reactors to track changing particle size and count in real time at full process concentrations. Particles, particle structures and droplets are monitored continuously, as experimental conditions vary, providing scientists with the evidence required to deliver consistent particles with the required attributes.
Particle size and count directly impact performance in multiphase processes including crystallization, emulsification and flocculation. By monitoring particle size and count in real time scientists can understand, optimize and scale-up processes confidently using evidence-based methods.
Particles can change when sampled and prepared for offline analysis. By tracking changes to size and count, as particles naturally exist in process, scientists obtain process understanding safely and with no time delay – even at extremes of temperature and pressure.
By monitoring particles continuously, as experimental conditions are varied, it is possible to determine the influence of process parameters on particle size and count. This unique information can be used to design processes that will consistently deliver particles with optimized attributes.
Replaced with: ParticleTrack G600/G600 Ex
Monitor Particle Size and Count in Piloting and Production
ParticleTrack G600 with FBRM technology is a rugged probe-based instrument that is inserted directly into large-scale vessels or pipelines to track changing particle size and count in real time at full process concentrations. Particles, particle structures and droplets are monitored continuously, as process parameters vary, allowing engineers to monitor, troubleshoot and improve processes effectively.
Particle size and count directly impact performance in multiphase processes including:
By monitoring particle size and count in real time, at full production scales, engineers can monitor process consistency and identify strategies to make significant process improvements.
Particles can change when sampled and prepared for offline analysis. By tracking changes to size and count, as particles naturally exist in process, engineers obtain process understanding at full production scales, safely and with no time delay – even at extremes of temperature and pressure.
By monitoring particles continuously, as operating conditions vary, it is possible to determine the root cause of poorly performing processes. Operators can identify process upsets quickly and engineers can utilize evidence obtained at full production scale to redesign challenging processes and make improvements.
A flexible mounting system allows probes to be installed in reactors or pipelines using standard flanges, dip pipes and ball valves across a wide range of temperatures and pressures. Optional purged enclosures rated to ATEX and Class I, Div 1 standards ensure instruments can be installed safely in hazardous locations.
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Service - ParticleTrack C35
Keeping FBRM® C35 running at peak performance is the best way to optimize the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) as it ensures maximum Uptime and Performance as well as maintaining Compliance with quality and industry standards.
METTLER TOLEDO Field Service Engineers possess the experience and Expertise for successful asset lifecycle management.
From onsite instrument Calibration and Preventive Maintenance (PM) to Full Service Coverage, the options available can be tailored to meet need and budget requirements ensuring complete cost control.
The most cost effective option for new instrument owners as it can be purchased at point of sale. It protects the system beyond the initial factory warranty and provides additional value-added services, priority support and discounts.
To keep the laboratory or production process running at maximum speed, instrument Uptime, Performance and Compliance are key. It is important to identify issues before they become problems and Full Service Coverage helps ensure instruments are available when needed by providing priority onsite and factory service with no cost surprises.
Calibration and Preventive Maintenance
The best option if budgetary constraints and Total Cost of Ownership are not a primary concern and instrument downtime does not affect productivity. Repair costs are on an ad-hoc basis but Calibration and Preventive Maintenance ensures equipment Performance and Compliance are within specification.
METTLER TOLEDO Service Specialists
The METTLER TOLEDO Service Team understands what it takes to get the best from each instrument. Benefit from the Service Team’s experience and industry knowledge to ensure optimal equipment Uptime, Performance, Compliance and the Expertise necessary to maximize instrument investment.
Take advantage of the experience, skills and thorough know-how of the dedicated Field Service Engineers strategically located around the world and locally - which ensures a timely response.
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