we make processes work

When accuracy counts.Count on Schenck Process.

Precise weighing, feeding and measuring solutions for thePharmaceutical Industry.

Schenck Process are global market leaders of solutions in measuring and process technologies in industrial weighing,feeding, measuring and automation. The combination of know-how, field proven technology and 125 years ofexperience enables Schenck Process to offer customers within the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries tailor-made solutions in hygienic design.

In recognition of outstanding product and service quality, Schenck Process are theproud recipients of the 2006 Frost & Sullivan ‘Product Line Leadership’ Award.

Serving the pharmaceutical industry for over 30 years,Schenck Process‘ weighing, feeding and measuring systemshave been the products of choice for pharmaceuticalprocesses worldwide. Whether it is tablet coating, multi-ingredient batching, intermediate bulk packaging or jetmilling, Schenck Process has the right bulk meteringsolution.

We know that pharmaceutical and nutraceutical processesinvolve a wide range of materials, material characteristicsand feed rates. Additionally, active ingredients, fillers,coatings etc. vary widely in bulk density, particle size andflowability. Therefore, Schenck Process offers an extensiverange of weighing and feeding technology especiallydesigned to operate to the most exacting of applicationconditions.

Key Success FactorsBased on a platform of repeatedly satisfiedcustomers, the following are our keysuccess factors:

Global network of 24 national companiesco-operating to improve our customer‘sprocesses and resultsCore competencies in bulk solidshandling, weighing, feeding, measuringand automationSales, technical support and serviceclose to the customerBest-in-Class and unrivalled range ofweighing, feeding and screeningequipment designed to optimally handlethe widest possible range of materialsExcellence in project managementBest-in-Class design, manufacturingand assembly

Excellence in hygienic weighing, feeding andAccuracy, constancy and reliability.

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The challenge. The solution.

Technological Leadership through a commitment to R&DWith technological leadership and innovation being central toour business, R&D plays a pivotal role in our success. Followingthis philosophy, we work closely with our customers to ensurethat our products, used to satisfy their applications, exceedexpectations in terms of accuracy, consistency and reliability.

Through these close working relationships, we have continuallyexcelled at inventing and advancing award-winning productand system designs that feature the quality, versatility, cleanabilityand performance that is required by today‘s pharmaceutical andnutraceutical processes.

Applying our core competencies in weighing, feeding andmeasurement technologies, we are pleased to introduce ourlatest innovations: PureFeed® AP and PureFeed® DP dry solidsfeeders especially designed to satisfy applications in thepharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.

Innovation AwardAt the POWTECH 2007 Exhibition,in the Apparatus Construction andProcess Components category,Schenck Process won the specialinnovation award for our newPureFeed® DP feed system.

How did we create the best pharmaceutical-grade dry solids feeders? Simple. We asked an international group ofpharmaceutical manufacturing and process experts to help us define what today’s processes require. Then, withtheir guidance, we developed new patented technology to deliver it for jet milling, blending, extruding, packaging,coating and formulating applications. The results – the new PureFeed® dry solids feeders.

PureFeed®

Excellence in Hygienic Metering Technology

Material discharge:Feeding disc(patent pending).

PureFeed® DPInnovative technology especially designed toexcel in handling low feed rates.

Application ParametersIdeal for low feed rates: 20 g/hr to 2 kg/hrParticle Size: 3 μm to 250 μmBulk Density: < 1,400 kg/m3

Material Characteristics:Free-flowing to difficult to handle

Characteristics of PureFeed® DP Disc FeederPulsation-free feed principle utilisinga patented ceramic feed discLow vertical accelerationsNo dynamic seal in direct contact withthe feed materialEasy disassembly for COP cleaningDust containment system for transportationof the unit to a COP areaGravimetric operational mode

Both feeders feature:316L Stainless Steel material pcpRa 0.8 μm interior finishes(Ra 0.4 μm optional)Completely enclosed motorsSanitary quick release clampsEasy disassembly and cleaningin minutesSmooth wipe down friendly surfacesExplosion proof configurations(optionally available)

Application examples:Regulating material supply to sizereduction equipmentFeeding active and excipientingredients into batch andcontinuous mixer/blendersExtrusion and compoundingTabletting and tablet coatingMulti-ingredient feedingInter-process packagingBlister Pack Filling

Feed Material examples:Aerosil, Calcium Carbonate,Cellulose, Kieselguhr, Lactose andMagnesium Stearate

Accuracy Statement2 Sigma, 60s sample:Subject to full application details, materialcharacterisation and application trials,PureFeed® is capable of achievingaccuracies within the range of ± 0.25%

to ± 1.0% gravimetric and ± 1.5% to ± 2.5%volumetric. For feed rates between 20 g/hrto 100 g/hr, PureFeed® DP is capable ofachieving an accuracy of ± 1.0 g/hr.

Embracing InternationalStandards:USDA (3-A USDA)FDAEHEDG RecommendationsDIN-EN StandardsEU Machinery DirectiveULATEXGAMPcGMP

Material discharge:Established Auger and ”Wire Helix“(patent pending).

Feed Hopper:Flexible and disposable.

PureFeed® APExtension of our core competence in auger metering.

Application ParametersIdeal for high feed rates:500 g/hr to 150 kg/hrParticle Size: 3 μm to 5 mmBulk Density: < 1,400 kg/m3

Material Characteristics:Free-flowing to difficultto handle

Characteristics ofPureFeed® AP Auger Feeder

Pulsation-reduction feed principle utilisinga patented ”Wire Helix“Disposable flexible feed hoppermanufactured from FDA Approved EPDMreduces the need for cleaning and swab testingExternal, non-intrusive agitationof the flexible feed hopperEasy disassembly for COP cleaningDust containment system for transportationof the unit to a COP areaVolumetric and gravimetric variants

Metering Performance and AccuracyVersatility is also evident in the control packages supplied by SchenckProcess – volumetric or gravimetric, batch or continuous.

For weight-based continuous feed applications, batching applicationsor packaging applications our DISOCONT® measuring and supervisorycontrols deliver 24 million counts of resolution, refill control, statisticalprocess control (SPC) and DeviceNet, Profibus, Modbus or EtherNetupstream and downstream communications capability.

When it comes to Title 21 CFR Part 11, we are able to provide pertinentprocess information in the format that works best for you.

Application – Size reductionOur volumetric and gravimetric feeders routinely meter materials intojet mills used for fine grinding. By accurately and consistently chargingthe jet mill, the milling process and particle size uniformity are optimised.

Validation-ReadyDocumentation: GAMPCompliantThe provision of the correctvalidation documentation is atleast as important as the choiceof the correct process equipment.That is why we make sure thesupply of our equipment is costeffectively supported with theappropriate levels of validationdocumentation: certificates ofconformity, IQs, OQs, PQs, SOPsand FATs – we understand theirsignificance.

Application – Feeding in a gloveboxMaterial properties influence equipmentand facility design. A high potencyand/or toxicological profile requires thatthe bulk solid is processed in a containedsystem e.g. a glovebox.

With this in mind, the PureFeed® hasbeen designed to be located andoperated in a glovebox arrangement –naturally ease of use and disassemblyare key features of the PureFeed®.

PASS Basic

PASS Check

PASS Repair

PASS Full Service

Customised to meet your requirements, our comprehensiveProcess Advanced Service System provides you with thebest service:

Service around-the-clockOver 30 service pointsOver 180 service specialistsExpert training for customers

To make the lives of our customers as simpleas possible, our service products have been split into4 levels that reflect the various stages of the product lifecycle and enable us to provide a targeted customer service.

Schenck Process – Committedto quality, versatility, performance,service and the lowest costof ownership in the industry. PASS: Process Advanced Service System

Return on investment (ROI) is an importantconsideration when selecting capital equipment.Given the unique R&D, pilot production, ramp-up andvalidation costs associated with pharmaceutical andnutraceutical manufacturing, in no other industries isROI more important. That is why our focus has been onmaximising your ROI by supplying high quality,high performance and versatile dry solids meteringequipment that is easy to install and performsflawlessly for years. For ROI and the lowest cost ofownership in the industry, Schenck Process is your bestchoice.

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Excellence in hygienic weighing, feeding,measuring and automation.Weighing and feeding technology from Schenck Process.

MechaTron®

Gravimetric Feeders

The modular dosing systemfor a wide range of dry bulk solids,with integrated measurement,control and regulation electronics.

AccuRate®

Volumetric Feeders

Compact, flexible and easy tointegrate. Already provenmore than 30,000 times overas a cost-effective solution.

SolidsFlow®

In-line Vibratory Feeders

Volumetric and gravimetricdosing of the latest design.For sensitive materials thatmust not be damaged e.g.flakes and fibres.

MechaTron®

MC 3-A-S Feeder

USDA/3-A accepted feeder forvolumetric and gravimetricapplications with integratedmeasuring and control electronics.Quick and easy dismantling forcleaning and product change.

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When accuracy counts. Count on Schenck Process.You have the optimum recipe – we have the right weighing and feeding solutionfor even your most complex tasks.

The combination of know-how, field proven technology and many years ofexperience enables Schenck Process to offer customers within the pharmaceuticaland nutraceutical industries tailor-made solutions in a hygienic design.

In continuous production systems, the additives are frequently fed to a mixer,kneader or extruder using the gravimetric dosing process. This requires bothhigh dosing accuracy and consistency.

In discontinuous operating systems, Schenck Process weighing and measuringsystems determine and control the exact composition of recipes. Therefore,ensuring consistent quality in exact accordance with the recipe.

Platform and PalletScalesFor universal use

Schenck Process scales arerobust, maintenance-free andnaturally approved for use inaccordance with exactingcalibration requirements.

MULTIDOS® LMass Flow Determination

Weighbelt for continualgravimetric measurement, wildflow totalisation, batchingapplications and feeding.

Weighing andFeedingElectronics

Developed by the scaleexperts for all standardrequirements and anyother tasks no matter howspecialised.

Load Cells

Extremly wide range ofapplications. For example used toreliably and very accurately checkthe filling of valuable bulk materialwith ±0.05% accuracy.

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Schenck Process is the global market leader of solutions in measuring and process technologies in industrial weighing, feeding,measuring and automation.

Schenck Process develops, manufactures and markets a full range of solutions, products and turnkey systems on the basis ofcombining process engineering expertise, reliable components and field-proven technology.