ABOUT COPERION & COPERION K-TRON
Coperion and Coperion K-Tron can provide single source solutions for all of your extrusion, feeding and conveying needs for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers. Our complete line of equipment is engineered to meet the rigid requirements of the industry, including strict adherence to cGMP guidelines and standards as well as the use of FDA approved materials of construction. Our expertise in processing even the most difficult to handle excipients and active ingredients has resulted in global recognition of our equipment and engineered services, with a particular strength in providing continuous processing solutions. Our partnerships with pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies of all sizes continue to grow, resulting in specialized technical solutions with an emphasis on product and process quality.
FEATURED PRODUCTS
Pharmaceutical Pneumatic conveying or vacuum conveying is the transport of bulk solids through a pipe by using the flow of air or other gas.
Typical bulk materials pneumatically conveyed are powders, pellets, granules and irregularly shaped particles smaller than 20 mm [0.75 in]. The majority of pneumatically transported materials have a bulk density between 0.1 to 1 kg/dm3 [5 to 100 lb/ft3].
Twin screw feeders can be used for free flowing powders and fine granulates but they are ideal for feeding difficult materials such as pigments, sticky, bridging or flooding powders, fiber and fiberglass.
Single screw feeders are ideal for feeding free flowing bulk materials such as pellets and powders.
No two process applications are the same, and Coperion K-Tron offers the widest range of feeding solutions in the industry. From screw feeders to vibratory feeders, bulk solids pumps, weigh belts, liquid feeders and flow meters, all feeders are offered in a variety of configurations, which can be combined to create an optimal solution for any application.
The Coperion K-Tron P-Series Pneumatic Receivers are ideal for applications with a higher degree of sanitary requirements such as vacuum conveying of difficult flowing powders and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API’s).
The Coperion K-Tron Microfeeder for low rate powder feeding includes design options for handling toxic powders as well as difficult flowing materials.
The Coperion K-Tron PH line of pharmaceutical design loss-in-weight feeders is ideal for the contained batch dispensing of powders direct to the reactor tank or vessel.
The Coperion K-Tron PH line of pharmaceutical design loss-in-weight vibratory tray feeders combine high accuracy with a configuration which is ideal for metering of uncoated tablets direct to the tablet coating drum.
The K3 line of vibratory feeders will has all new design features including improved high accuracy and innovative patent-pending drive technology.
The K2-ML-T35 Twin Screw Gravimetric Feeder is ideal for both continuous feeding as well as batching of high value vitamin powders direct to continuous or batch blenders or extruders.
The Coperion K-Tron line of bag dump stations with glove box and optional feeder assembly is ideal for the hygienic transfer and/or conveying of probiotics.
The Coperion ZRD Hygienic (Heavy-Duty Premium) rotary valve is especially designed for sanitary pharma and nutraceutical applications involving milling and micronization.
The Coperion K-Tron PH line of liquid loss-in-weight feeders provide accurate continuous volumetric or gravimetric flow control of liquids. The highly accurate gravimetric units combine the pump and tank with a suspension scale or platform scale, with the feed pump for metering the material located outside the scale area.
The Coperion K-Tron PH line of pharmaceutical design loss-in-weight vibratory tray feeders combine high accuracy with a configuration which is ideal for materials which may not be suitable in twin screw feeders, such as dfficult flowing API‘s. The gentle vibratory feeding principle allows for low rate feeding without build up which can occur on screws and screw tubes. Coperion K-Tron’s patented load cells and KCM controller ensure high accuracy feeding while the easy clean design of the vibratory tray ensure quick and easy product changeover. Specialty control algorithms permit the vibration method of feeding, without interrupting the loss in weight signal.
The Coperion K-Tron PH line of pharmaceutical design loss-in-weight tablet press feeders are engineered for accurate dispensing of powder lubricants directly to the tablet press punch and die wall surfaces. The Coperion K-Tron tablet press feeder offers an automated, nearly constant feed rate, providing uniform coating of the tablet tools and avoiding sticking problems. This external lubrication provides many additional potential benefits to manufacturers of tablet dosage forms including improving tablet hardness and dissolution properties. The Coperion K-Tron state-of-the-art SFT load cell technology, coupled with a venturi-type dispersion method, produce consistent and measurable flow of lubricant powder.
The Coperion K-Tron Modular Cartridge Bin Vent provides excellent air filtration of fine airborne particles from within a storage tank and releases clean air to the atmosphere. While material is pneumatically conveyed into a storage tank, fine particles and air are efficiently separated by the unit’s large cartridge filter. This enables clean air to pass from the tank out to the atmosphere. Reverse jet cleaning from a compressed air accumulator pulses the cartridge filter, dislodging any fines and returning them to the storage tank.
Coperion K-Tron’s Smart Weigh Belt (SWB) feeder offers optional continuous online auto tare by using two Smart Force Transducer III digital weigh modules. Automatic and continuous online taring of the belt reduces costly maintenance, line shutdowns and laborious manual calibration and improves long term accuracy. The SWB feeder can be supplied in two different belt widths: 300 mm and 600 mm. The mass and volume flow rate is strongly dependent on the bulk density, the maximum allowable height of the bulk solid on the belt and the belt speed. By utilizing different control software, the Smart Weigh Belt can be used to feed material into a batch system.
The Coperion K-Tron Twin Screw KT20 Feeder with interchangeable feeding tools is mounted on a 24 kg fully enclosed platform scale for high accuracy feeding of difficult flowing ingredients including additives, probiotics and flavors.
The Coperion WZK dual channel diverter valve is specially designed for powders and granular products. The unit has an asymmetric design with approximately 35° angle suitable for distributing and collecting in pneumatic conveying lines and in gravity applications. The WZK is Coperion’s original world-wide top selling diverter valve.
Coperion's ZRD sanitary rotary valves are used in pneumatic conveying systems and for the discharge of powdered and granular materials. The certified versions of the ZRD series of rotary valves are equipped with the innovative and service-proven FXS (Full Access System), which enables easy withdrawal of the rotor, as both end plates can be swung out through an angle of more than 90°, making the interior of the rotary valve fully accessible. The withdrawn rotor can then be readily detached from the end plate.
Coperion K-Tron can provide single source solutions for all feeding and conveying needs in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. The complete Coperion K-Tron line of pharmaceutical equipment is engineered to meet the rigid requirements of the industry.
The ZSK 18 MEGAlab laboratory extruder is the smallest member of the ZSK family. This targeted and further development of proven ZSK technology extends the performance range of the series for R&D and production.
Coperion K-Tron vacuum sequencing receivers are designed to high quality standards for pneumatically conveying powders, pellets and granular materials for the bulk material handling industries.
Coperion K-Tron provides a variety of control options to meet a client's process needs. From standard equipment controls to interface options for both the pneumatic conveying systems as well as feeder controls, Coperion K-Tron is dedicated to ensure the client's specific process control requirements are met.
With over 100 years of experience in feeding technology, Coperion K-Tron development and engineering teams have created smart feeding solutions. Without consistent, dependable feeder accuracy and repeatability for your process, the integrity of any recipe—and hence the final product—will be compromised.
Coperion K-Tron's machine controllers and operator interfaces deliver full functional flexibility and the connectivity you need. Coperion K-Tron’s SmartConnex control environment provides comprehensive control capability with maximum flexibility and connectivity for systems up to 24 weigh belt feeders, loss-in-weight feeders, volumetric feeders, batchers, flow meters, Bulk Solids Pump (BSP) feeders or PID controlled devices as well as pneumatic refill systems.
Coperion K-Tron’s liquid loss-in-weight feeders provide accurate continuous volumetric or gravimetric flow control of liquids. The highly accurate gravimetric units combine the pump and tank with a suspension scale or platform scale; the feed pump for metering the material is located outside the scale area.
When handling powder and pellets, a plant constructor can only design a reliably functioning and economical bulk material handing system with in-depth knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the complex behavior of bulk materials.
Coperion Strand Pelletizers are ideal for the manufacturing of pharmaceutical drug products.
Coperion K-Tron’s family of twin and single screw microfeeders has been specially designed to provide maximum accuracy at minimal feed rates, which makes these feeders ideal for use in the chemical and pharmaceutical processing industries. Unique design features ensure that high value ingredients are fed accurately at rates as low as 32 g/h with minimal residual material left in the feeder. The modular design means more flexibility for the process and easy access to all parts for cleaning and maintenance. The 12 mm and 16 mm twin and single screw feeding modules are completely interchangeable and can feed a wide range of free-flowing to difficult powders.
Dense phase systems convey materials at slower velocity than traditional dilute phase pneumatic systems. Unlike dilute phase conveying, in which all the material is suspended in a high speed gas stream, dense phase conveying moves material in a slower but more concentrated manner, especially along the bottom of the pipeline. The dense phase system will be designed to move material in a strand, plug, or fluidized mode depending on the nature of the material and the plant configuration.
Provides material processing in an efficient, space-saving, cost-effective, and clean method for storage or distribution of material.
Coperion and Coperion K-Tron diverter valves come with the assurance of decades of experience, know-how and proprietary development, and manufacturing with top quality materials.
Discharging and metering valve for powders
- Solid SS rotary valve for high hygienic standards
- Polished surfaces Ra 0.8 µm in and outside to avoid product deposits
- Quickly opening clamp connection for easy installation and maintenance
Pulse-Jet Filters provide automatic material-from-air separation. Airborne particles are separated by the filter media. Then sequenced, compressed-air pulses clean the filters, dropping the once airborne material into the hopper or silo.
P-Series receivers are designed to convey bulk solids and meets the rigid sanitary requirements of the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Superior expertise, equipment design and process knowledge for the feeding, material handling and extrusion of continuous and semi-continuous processes.
Coperion K-Tron Feeders are used in high accuracy dispersion for both tablet press lubrication and addition of powders to the coating process.
Coperion K-Tron vacuum loaders are designed to high quality standards for pneumatically conveying powders, pellets and granular materials for the bulk material handling industries.
Superior accuracy gain-in-weight and loss-in-weight batch weighing of final blends, excipients and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Contained material transfer of raw materials and finished goods for a variety of pharmaceutical operations via vacuum conveying.
The ZSK 18 MEGAlab laboratory extruder is the smallest member of the ZSK family. This targeted and further development of proven ZSK technology extends the performance range of the series for R&D and production of pharmaceutical materials in a minimum quantity range.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Coperion & Coperion K-Tron
590 Woodbury Glassboro Rd.
Sewell, NJ 08080
UNITED STATES
Phone: +1 856 589-0500
Contact: Sharon Nowak
FEATURED CONTENT
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![Gabler]( "Coperion Acquires German Food And Pharmaceutical Specialist Gabler Engineering")
Coperion has recently acquired food and pharmaceutical specialist Gabler Engineering GmbH, enhancing Coperion’s food and pharmaceutical portfolio. Gabler Engineering, based in Malsch, Germany, specializes in the design, engineering, manufacturing, and implementation of plants and equipment for the confectionery and pharmaceutical industries.
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![coperion-k-tron_k3-ph-feeders_rgb_300dpi]( "Coperion K-Tron, Emerson, And Continua Partner For Continuous Pharmaceutical Processes")
Coperion K-Tron is pleased to announce its partnership with process automation and software experts Emerson and Continua Process Systems to provide highly versatile, turnkey continuous direct compression skids for pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers.
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![coperionktron_k3-ph-cluster-with-mixer_rgb_300dpi]( "Coperion K-Tron to Exhibit Continuous Processing Technologies At INTERPHEX 2022")
Interphex is scheduled for May 24-26, 2022, in New York City, NY, Jacob Javits Center. To meet the growing demands of continuous processing in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, Coperion and Coperion K-Tron, Booth #2258, will focus on continuous processes and their newest innovative solutions for optimal feeding and refill accuracy, while demonstrating how they provide single source solutions for extrusion, feeding and conveying applications. Applications for automated batch dispensing will also be presented. Exhibits on display in the booth will include a MT16 16mm twin screw tablet press feeder, K3 pharma loss-in-weight feeder (PH-QT35) and a P30 vacuum sequencing sanitary powder receiver.
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![thumbnail_coperion_management_ubartel_mparzer_rgb_300dpi]( "Coperion Reorganizes Management And Promotes Long-Tenured Company Veterans")
Effective June 2, 2021, Ulrich Bartel has assumed leadership of the Coperion Group as President of Coperion. He succeeds Kimberly K. Ryan, who was appointed Executive Vice President of Hillenbrand, Inc., Coperion’s parent company, on June 2.
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![K-Tron]( "Coperion And Coperion K-Tron Showcase New Technologies At International Powder & Bulk Solids Exhibition 2021")
Enthusiastic about reconnecting in person, Coperion & Coperion K-Tron will present at this year’s Powder Show, August 24-26, 2021 ─ Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL/USA, in Booth 2017, Hall A. The focus will be the newest technological solutions and developments Coperion has to offer for bulk material handling processors.
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![MT12_HD-V200_S60]( "Volumetric And Gravity Feeders Ideal For Size Reduction Mills")
Coperion K-Tron offers a variety of volumetric and gravimetric feeders specific to size reduction mills. Resultant particle size distribution from mills and micronizers is also a function of ingredient feed rate. Coperion K-Tron offers a full range of volumetric and gravimetric feeding solutions which include single and twin screw feeders as well as vibratory tray feeders for impact mill and micronizer feeding. Whether feeding by volume or by weight, Coperion K-Tron has defined the leading edge of feeding technology for a wide variety of milling applications.
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![K3-PH-ML-D4-V200]( "Vibratory Loss-In-Weight Feeder Ideal For Sensitive Granulations")
The Coperion K-Tron K3 pharmaceutical design loss-in-weight vibratory tray feeder combines high accuracy with a configuration which is ideal for materials which may not be suitable in twin screw feeders, such as sensitive pharmaceutical granulations.
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![K3-PH-ML-D4-QT20_impactor]( "K3 Pharma Feeder Ideal For High Accuracy Batch Dispensing")
The new Coperion K-Tron line of feeders includes a modular and compact overall design, ideal for clustering for multi-feeder loss-in-weight dispensaries.
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![Coperion 2]( "Feeder Advancements Improve Cleanability And Automation")
This webinar is designed to educate attendees on the newest criteria and engineered solutions available in feeding and material handling for quick and efficient product changeover.
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![Twin Screw Extruders]( "Twin Screw Extruders Ideal For Continuous Mixing Of Pharmaceutical Active Ingredients")
Coperion is pioneer in the development of high-end closely intermeshing, co-rotating twin screw extruders. We possess a unique know-how and an extraordinary wealth of experience in this continuous production process.
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![Coperion 1]( "Automated Ingredient Batch Weighing And Dispensing")
This webinar focuses on a number of automated batching and ingredient handling techniques for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and food industries, and evaluates how automated material handling techniques can also address issues in safety and process efficiency.
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![coperionk-tron_kcm-iii-kd_left_ral_300dpi]( "Coperion K-Tron Introduces Newest Generation Of Feeder Control")
Coperion K-Tron is pleased to introduce the newest generation of the time-tested KCM feeder controller.
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![thumbnail_Coperion_ZSK26_extruder_pharma_design_RGB_300dpi]( "Coperion Expands ZSK Pharmaceutical Extruder Series: Exhibiting At INTERPHEX 2020")
As a result, Coperion now offers the ZSK 26 twin screw extruder that fulfills all of the pharmaceutical industry’s guidelines and covers throughputs of 5-20 kg/h, depending on application and materials to be processed.
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![P-Series Receiver Family 450x300]( "Innovative Compact And Modular Pharmaceutical Feeder Design")
The new Coperion K-Tron line of feeders has been specifically designed to meet the growing demands of continuous processing in the pharmaceutical industry.
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![Pfizer Installs Feeding Systems For Continuous Manufacturing Operations]( "Pfizer Installs Feeding Systems For Continuous Manufacturing Operations")
Compact arrangement of pharmaceutical feeders supplied by Coperion K-Tron accurately deliver ingredients into the continuous mixing process, guaranteeing consistent and high quality end products.
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![pharmaceutical design and standard design vacuum receiversbucket]( "7 Parameters To Consider When Conveying Toxic And Explosive Powders")
In order to maintain the highest standards of safety, sustainability and hygiene, it is essential that these powders are moved from process to process without any danger to the operatives.
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![Indirect and Direct Loading of Pharmaceutical Blenders via Vacuum Conveying]( "Indirect And Direct Loading Of Pharmaceutical Blenders Via Vacuum Conveying")
Vacuum loading of blenders typically falls into two categories: indirect loading via pneumatic sequencing systems or direct loading, where the blender becomes the primary vacuum receiver.
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![Contained Batch Dispensing of Pharmaceuticals via Gain-in-Weight Technology]( "Batch Dispensing Of Pharmaceuticals Via Gain-In-Weight Technology")
Coperion K-Tron volumetric feeders are often used in a simplified gain-in-weight (GIW) application for controlled batch dispensing and weighing of pharmaceutical powders.
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![Metered Dry Powder Addition for Continuous and Batch Coating Processes]( "Metered Dry Powder Addition for Continuous and Batch Coating Processes")
Twin screw feeders can provide consistent and metered delivery of dry powders, directly into coating equipment.
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![Solid Dosage Form Manufacture via Twin Screw Extrusion]( "Solid Dosage Form Manufacture via Twin Screw Extrusion")
Twin screw extruders offer several advantages as a method of granulation formation including continuous processing with reproducibility and combination of a variety of process steps within one piece of equipment.
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![Continuous Pharmaceutical Dry Granulation and Direct Compression Tableting Processes]( "Continuous Dry Granulation and Direct Compression Tableting Processes")
The emergence of the continuous philosophy used in the blending operations of either direct compression or dry granulation offers several key technical and process advantages.
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![Milling And Micronization Of Pharmaceutical Powders]( "Milling And Micronization Of Pharmaceutical Powders")
Conventional dry size reduction in the pharma industry is accomplished by impact. This impact size reduction generally falls into two categories: mechanical impact and impact via fluid energy.
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![Refilling Loss-in-Weight Feeder via Pneumatic Conveying in Continuous Pharmaceutical Processes]( "Refilling Loss-in-Weight Feeder via Pneumatic Conveying in Continuous Pharmaceutical Processes")
It is imperative with any continuous process that the overall material delivery and process feed components be tightly integrated, as the quality of the process is entirely dependent upon this coordination.
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![Pharmaceutical Dispensary Applications]( "Pharmaceutical Dispensary Applications")
Which concepts and equipment are best for the loading of excipients, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and lubricants into intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and other large vessel devices?
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![In-Line Dilute Phase Vacuum Conveying For Conical Screen Mills]( "In-Line Dilute Phase Vacuum Conveying For Conical Screen Mills")
Improve the quality of product and realize containment advantages with the use of conical screen mills.
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![Vacuum Conveying for Tabletting Operations]( "Vacuum Conveying for Tabletting Operations")
The use of dense or dilute phase vacuum transfer can be applied to tabletting operations, from the loading of blenders and sifters to tablet and capsule handling, without damage to the finished product.
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![Coperion K-Tron Tablet Press Lubricant Feeder]( "Coperion K-Tron Tablet Press Lubricant Feeder")
This adapted design features the addition of a specialized gas venturi for aspiration of the lubricant direct to the tablet press.
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![How Much Will Your Pharmaceutical Powder Screw Feeder Cost?]( "How Much Will Your Pharmaceutical Powder Screw Feeder Cost?")
An efficient feeding system can offer significant return on investment thanks to higher accuracy and better control, despite the higher initial capital investment.
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![Top Ten Frequently Asked Questions on Feeder Accuracy]( "Top Ten Frequently Asked Questions on Feeder Accuracy")
An introduction to the principles and practices of bulk solids feeding.
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![Defining Feeder Accuracy For Continuous Processing]( "Defining Feeder Accuracy For Continuous Processing")
This article defines the items necessary for accurate feeding and outlines the important role that accuracy can play in the end product and process quality of any continuous operation.
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![Main Convey Hazardous Powders Safely In Pharmaceutical Manufacturing]( "Convey Hazardous Powders Safely In Pharmaceutical Manufacturing")
Consider these seven key parameters when selecting vacuum conveying technology.
BROCHURES
- Coperion K-Tron Modular Feeders For Bulk Material Processing
- Feeders, Extruders, Material Handling Systems: Pharma Systems From Coperion, Coperion K-Tron
- Pharmaceutical Feeders, Extruders, And Material Handling Systems
- Frequently Asked Questions On Pharmaceutical Design Feeders
- Design Features Of Coperion K-Tron Feeders For Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Coperion ZSK 18 MEGAlab Extruder Brochure