Capture it. Reconcile it. Reuse it.
Our Uni-Dust cyclone successfully recovers waste powder from pharmaceutical processes such as encapsulation and compression. The Hanningfield cyclone typically captures between 90-99% of waste powder. We have successfully installed our cyclone at leading companies such as Fette, Manesty, Korsch, Zanasi, Bosch, Kilian amongst others.
For greater control over your process, the Uni-Dust cyclone can be modified to include various optional upgrade features including safe-change, level control or sight glass (in catchpot), isolation valve and air balancing valves.
For a recent project, we were asked by the customer to manufacture five identical Type 30 Cyclones which included a range of bespoke features. Included in the design were specialised wall brackets, and ports for sight glass and level control sensors which enable these items to be retrofitted for future use.
The photos from this project are shown below >>
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About the Hanningfield Powder Recovery Cyclone
The cyclone connects to the process machinery via flexible hose or stainless steel pipework (multiple lines can be accomodated using a manifold). Inside the cyclone, vortex separation causes the solid particles to hit the outside wall of the cyclone. The allows ‘clean’ air to pass downstream (to the dust extraction source) and prevents a build-up of material in the filters, which can be time consuming and expensive to replace.
For additional security, a HEPA filter can be integrated after the cyclone and before the vacuum source. The cyclone can be retrofitted to your existing dust extraction line, or can be supplied with a side channel blower to provide a dedicated vacuum source.
Although designed for the recovery of waste powder from compression and encapsulation machines (e.g. tablet press, capsule filling machine), the Uni-Dust is proven to be equally effective in numerous other applications. This includes sachet filling, spray drying, inhalation and any other process where excess dust is extracted. The captured waste material can be used for batch loss reconcilliation, or even reintroduced to the process. Where required, the cyclone can also incorporate a manifold for connection to ancillary equipment such as tablet dedusters or capsule polishers.
All equipment can be supplied with full validation documentation (FS/DS, FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ) and 3.1 mill certificates to EN10204.
Video: Watch the Hanningfield Powder Recovery Cyclone in action >>
You can find out more information available on our Powder Recovery Cyclone page >>
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