Product Development Services
Services
Formulation – develop a formula that enables a key liquid ingredient to be successfully spray dried; modify an existing formula to change/improve spray drying characteristics or effectiveness.
Pilot Process Protocol Development – document pilot process protocol that results in a successful powder at the pilot level.
Pilot Spray Drying – perform spray drying experiments to test formulas and protocols.
Scale-Up – conduct commercial dryer trials to scale the product from pilot spray dryers to commercial dryers; optimize the commercial spray drying process protocol to QIC dryers.
Capabilities
Development Expertise – QIC employs an internal Product Scientist and regularly accesses an external network of development (formulation and spray drying) experts.
Pilot Spray Drying Equipment – QIC owns and operates a Niro Mobile Minor pilot spray dryer. The pilot spray dryer is invaluable for product development purposes. We are able to run spray drying and spray chilling/prilling pilot trials, producing 100 gram samples. Multiple trials can be performed in a single day. While the pilot spray dryer is not a duplication of a commercial dryer, or a substitute for a trial on a commercial dryer, it will provide insight as to whether a liquid can be dried, possible drying requirements, and potential drying challenges.
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Pilot Spray Dryer Specs |
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| Water Evaporate Rate | 10#/Hour |
| Solids Range | 10% – 100% |
| Atomization | Rotary Wheel; Dual Fluid Nozzle |
| Minimum Output | 100 gram |
| Typical Day Output | 1 KG |
| Special Capabilities | Homogenization, Spray Chill, Allergen Capable |
Business Arrangements
Customer provides:
- Project objectives – criteria for success and any constraints
- Any learnings from prior development work
- Most, or all, raw materials
QIC provides:
- Services on a per hour basis
- Formula and pilot protocols become the customer’s intellectual property
- Standard development work reports
Contact us to learn how our pilot spray dryer can quickly get your product developed just the way you want it, giving you a manufacturing and competitive advantage!