The Conidur plate, standard on all VFC fluid bed systems, provide a consistent distribution of airflow acrossthe product plate, thus improving drying efficiencies and increasing spray rates. Another advantage is that the Conidur plate provides directional airflow, assisting in the vacuum discharge of product.

With fluid bed systems, safety always must be considered as the highest priority. Due to static charge of the product, there always remains the risk of an explosive environment within the fluid bed chamber. The safety risk is heightened when solvents are used as the binding solution. Freund-Vector designs fluid beds to an over-pressure rating of 12 bar and the explosive situation (correctly termed “deflagration”) is contained within the fluid bed chamber. Freund-Vector also offers a vented design, which safely directs the over-pressure situation to an open, safe place.

Containing product to 2 microns, polyester cartridge filters provide the most efficient filtration method available or fluid bed processing. Filters are alternately cleaned by pulses of air blown back through the filters.

The cartridges are lighter in weight and easier to handle than bag filters, reduce the time required to clean and change-over. Filters are easily removed for cleaning and maintenance with automated filter lowering option. Stainless steel cartridge filters are commonly used in CIP applications.

Rated normally at 20icron retention, the VFC fluid bed can be equipped with either a single bag or double bag filter. With single bag construction, process air is interrupted as the bag shakes particulate back into the product container.

With double bag construction, process airflow flows through one bag, while the other bag shakes. Using this method, airflow is not interrupted and process times can be reduced. Bag filters are not recommended for CIP or potent compound applications.