Lab Fluid Bed Dryer Machine

Lodha International LLP is a leading manufacturer of the R&D Lab Fluid Bed Dryer Machine. This proficient equipment offers exceptional productivity and product uniformity, combining drying and granulation processes in a single step. Using high-pressure air to atomize liquid binders, the machine forms binder droplets within a fluidized bed, bridging discrete particles to increase granule size. This method is ideal for industries requiring porous and easily soluble granules, such as the chemical, pharmaceutical, and food processing sectors worldwide.

The lab fluid bed dryer features advanced capabilities including high-retention polyester filter cartridges, which are cleaned using compressed air counterblows during operation for continuous efficiency. It offers easy maintenance with quick disassembly of filters, alongside features like sample thief, inspection windows, and probes for inlet air and product temperature monitoring. Controlled by a PLC and touch screen panel, the machine’s intelligent process management, safety interlocks, and compatibility with SCADA systems, meeting stringent regulatory requirements.

Salient Features of R&D Lab Fluid Bed Dryer Machine:


  • It can be used for both drying and granulating materials
  • It has high-retention polyester filter cartridges that can be easily cleaned with compressed air while the machine is in use
  • The filter cartridges are easy to disassemble for cleaning
  • It has a sample thief for taking samples during the process
  • Inspection windows allow users to monitor the process
  • It has probes to measure the temperature of the inlet air and the product
  • The machine's main structure is made of round tubular material
  • It is controlled automatically by a PLC system, touch screen operator panel, and panel printer
  • The air treatment unit includes hepa filters and a steam heating battery
  • The machine has intelligent process control and safety features, with compatibility for printing, 21 CFR Part 11, and SCADA systems

Process Operation of R&D Lab Fluid Bed Dryer Machine


The material is initially fed onto a shaking steel bed, where hot air flows through. The high-pressure hot air fluidized the material bed by contacting each particle, delivering efficient drying and granulation. Airflow control throughout the dryer maximizes fluidization to handle various materials, including wet and sticky substances. As the material passes through, it gradually loses moisture until reaching the desired dryness level. Subsequently, the material moves into a cooling zone where cool air replaces hot air, reducing the temperature to the required level for further processing. This operational method has precise control over drying and granulation processes, making the R&D lab fluid bed dryer machine indispensable for research and development environments seeking reliable and efficient production capabilities.


Technical Specification of R&D Lab Fluid Bed Dryer Machine:


Technical Specification Lab Models
LI-FBD1 LI-FBD5 LI-FBD10
Working Capacity (Kgs.) 1 5 10
Blower Motor HP 2 3 3
CFM 500 700 700
Steam Consumption kg/hr @ 3 kg cm pressure NA NA 15
Heaters (KW) 3 3 6

Lab Fluid Bed Dryer – FAQs


A compact drying system that fluidizes wet granules using heated, filtered air — delivering uniform, fast, and reproducible moisture removal for pharma and Ayurvedic R&D.

HEPA-filtered hot air fluidizes the granules, exposing maximum surface area and achieving rapid, uniform drying to validated LOD targets.

Wet granules, crystalline APIs, herbal extract granules, effervescent blends, nutraceutical powders, and cosmetic granulations.

It ensures precise moisture control to prevent microbial growth and maintain granule flowability and stability for AYUSH compliance.

It eliminates caking and clumping in powder cosmetics, ensuring uniform moisture and consistent pressing performance.

From 0.5–5 kg lab models to 5–30 kg pilot units with geometric similarity for reliable scale-up.

Inlet temperature, outlet temperature, airflow velocity, bed temperature, humidity, and drying time.

It generates drying parameter data for regulatory dossiers and process validation documentation.

LOD measures moisture removed from granules — typically 1–3% for pharma products — ensuring stability and compression performance.

It is 3–10x faster, more uniform, eliminates manual sieving, and provides scalable process parameters.

H13 or H14 HEPA filters on inlet and outlet air streams for GMP compliance and contamination control.

Provides documented drying cycles and reproducibility evidence required for AYUSH granule product approvals.

SS 316L electropolished product-contact surfaces compliant with WHO-GMP and Schedule M.

Yes — top-spray nozzle models allow both granulation and drying in one integrated system.

Disassembly, detergent wash, purified water rinse, swab testing, and documented validation SOPs.

Fabric bag filters, stainless steel cartridges, and disposable containment filters for potent APIs.

Lab-scale drying profiles translate directly to production parameters due to geometric similarity.

In-line NIR moisture monitoring, humidity sensors, temperature probes, and full data acquisition systems.

Installation, calibration, spare parts, filter replacements, and drying process troubleshooting support.

Select based on batch size, API sensitivity, containment needs, PAT integration, GMP compliance, and scale-up requirements.

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