Vibro Sifter
A Vibro Sifter is an essential piece of machinery in the pharmaceutical and food industries, producing contaminant-free, uniform particle-sized granules and powders. With efficient high performance, GMP-designed, and cutting-edge safety features, it enhances product quality and processing efficiency.
Description
Vibro Sifter – Technical Specification & Application in Pharma & Food Industry
A Vibro Sifter, also referred to as a Vibratory Sieve or Vibrating Screen, is employed in the food and pharmaceutical industries for grading, screening, and separation of powders or granules. It provides consistent particle size distribution, eliminates contaminants, and improves food and pharmaceutical processing product quality.
Technical Specifications of Vibro Sifter
- Construction Material
Stainless Steel (SS 316L for contact components, SS 304 for non-contact components) – provides GMP & FDA compliance.
Mirror or Matte Finish – avoids contamination and easy cleaning.
Silicone or PTFE Gaskets – provides airtight sealing to avoid cross-contamination.
- Sieve & Screen Assembly
Multi-Deck Configuration: Single, double, or triple deck for varying screening levels.
Screen Mesh Sizes: 8 mesh to 325 mesh, customizable according to application.
Screen Size: 400 mm to 1500 mm (16 inches to 60 inches).
Rapid Release Clamping System – enables quick replacement of screens to enable quicker batch changeovers.
- Vibratory Motor & Drive System
Motor Horse Power: 0.25 HP to 3 HP, with respect to capacity.
Vibration Frequency: 1400 – 2800 RPM, through Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) adjustment.
Eccentric Weight System: Counterweights for control over intensity of vibration & flow patterns.
- Feed & Discharge System
Top Feed Hopper: Provides controlled material feed.
Bottom Discharge Chute: Enables smooth collection of screened material.
Dust-Free Operation: Can be combined with a vacuum transfer system.
- Capacity & Output
Batch Size: 50 kg/hr to 5000 kg/hr, depending on model and material type.
Screening Efficiency: Up to 99%, providing accurate separation of fine powders.
- Safety & Compliance
Explosion-Proof Design (Optional): For handling solvent-based or dangerous materials.
GMP, cGMP & FDA Compliance: Complies with stringent hygiene standards.
Low Noise Operation (< 75 dB): Provides a safe working environment.
Applications of Vibro Sifter in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Particle Size Separation
Provides uniform granule size distribution in tablet compression and capsule filling.
Removal of Oversized & Undersized Particles
Removes large lumps, foreign particles, and fines to enhance the quality of the product.
Screening of Wet & Dry Granules
Utilized following granulation and drying to provide uniform particle size prior to compression.
De-Dusting of Tablets & Capsules
Resolves excess powder from capsules and tablets prior to packaging.
Pre-Screening of Raw Materials
Guarantees raw powders employed in formulations are devoid of impurities.
Applications of Vibro Sifter in the Food Industry
Flour & Powder Screening
Eliminates impurities from wheat flour, rice flour, and baking powders.
Sugar & Salt Grading
Guarantees even particle size of crystal sugar, icing sugar, and salt.
Spice & Ingredient Screening
Eliminates lumps and ensures uniformity in spices, seasoning powders, and mixed food ingredients.
Dairy Powder Processing
Applied in sieving milk powder, whey powder, and protein supplements to sift out clumps.
Tea & Coffee Processing
Applied in grading tea leaves and coffee granules to get even size.
Juice & Liquid Filtration
Used to sift out unwanted solid particles from fruit juice, syrup, and edible oil.
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