Large Scale High Throughput Formulation System
Labman completed the commissioning of a high throughput formulation system in 2008.
The system was developed jointly between Labman, the customer and the customer's technology research department. Formulations typically contain 6-7 powders, 6 viscous liquids and 3 low viscosity liquids. All additions of materials are performed gravimetrically and measured to 0.1mg. Dispensing accuracy varies with material but typically powders were dispensed to ±2mg, viscous liquids ±8mg and large volume bulk liquids to ±15mg. The formulation is mixed twice during the automated preparation using a Hauschild Dual Axis Centrifuge (DAC) supplied by Speedmixer. The sample pots are automatically capped before being loaded into the DAC for mixing. After mixing, the sample is removed and de-capped before further material addition.
The system runs unattended for 24 hours/day and produces 100 pots each day.
Main Features
- Solids dispensing
- Viscous liquid dispensing
- Bulk liquid dispensing
- Automated mixing / dispersing
- Barcode tracking and data export for integration with analysis processes
- Throughput of 100 samples per day
- Unattended operation for 24 hours
- Dual axis centrifuge (DAC) - Speedmixer
