FITZPATRICK COMPANY

Process Versatility with GMP Design The Chilsonator roll compactor is recognized worldwide as the industry leader for dry granulation. Roll compaction equipment increases powder density and produces free-flowing granules. The IR520 Chilsonator is designed to provide the ultimate process flexibility for a wide variety of products. Fitzpatrick machines are designed to be quickly dismantled and cleaned in order to meet sanitary and cGMP requirements. Accurate repeatable results make this equipment ideal for the most critical applications. Free-Standing or Portable The IR520 can be installed as a...

Easy to Clean The IR520 disassembles quickly, resulting in robust stainless steel parts which can be aggressively cleaned without fear of damage. All components are designed with smooth accessible corners and without product catching ledges. Thorough inspection is as easy as reassembly of the components. An optional wash-in-place system is available to eliminate dust exposure during disassembly and prior to thorough cleaning.

Process Efficiency & Automation THE IR520 can be configured with numerous features and options in order to process a wide variety of applications. Installing these customized features is easy since most components disassemble with hand fasteners. Product Containment System and N2 Inert Processing (option) FEED SYSTEM Advantages include: The Fitzpatrick feed system delivers material to the rolls utilizing a feed hopper, horizontal feed screw for metering material, and a vertical pre-compression screw for pre-compression, deaeration, and transport of feed material to the compaction rolls. • Minimal...

THE CHILSONATOR AUTOMATED CONTROL SYSTEM is designed to provide optimum process control with excellent operator interface and data monitoring. The operator is able to view the instrument measurements and machine status information in picture form from the operator interface. Features of the Chilsonator automated control system include: • On-line help and diagnostic functions • Restricted access of various functions • Maintenance and calibration procedures • Roll gap control • Historical trending • Report generation • Alarm management • 21 CFR Part 11 capable solutions are available Controls are...

System Configurations chilsonator systems can be configured to meet specific product and process requirements. In most applications, the product that is compacted by the Chilsonator is then granulated to a uniform particle size distribution. This is most efficiently achieved with the FitzMill granulator. Addition of a screener, conveyors, and feeder depend upon system objectives and installation requirements. Recycle System Overs Fines A recycle system is essentially used for eliminating all fines and overs from the product. A typical recycle system includes the compactor, granulator, screener,...

Bin-to-Bin Processing Feeding material from an initial product bin, through the Chilsonator and FitzMill, and into a product receiver bin is a typical Chilsonator installation. Advantages include: • Totally enclosed system • Convenient unattended processing • Simple connection and retrieval of product bins Pneumatic Feeding Material can be charged into the Chilsonator feed hopper from ground level by utilizing a pneumatic conveyor, either manually with a wand, or automatically dumped from a bin into a pneumatic conveyor pick-up hopper. This provides a simple, cleanable method of delivering material...

THE FITZPATRICK COMPANY With the introduction of the FitzMill® Comminutor in the 1930’s, Fitzpatrick has pioneered particle size reduction technology for a wide variety of industries. With a focus on providing process flexibility and repeatability, cleanable and sanitary designs, and robust equipment that is easy to use, the FitzMill® Comminutor is a trusted part of many processing installations worldwide. The Chilsonator® Dry Granulation System was developed in the late 1950’s as Fitzpatrick developed expertise in particle forming technology. Fitzpatrick has been constantly improving this dry...