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Vector changed the FL-N and FL-M model names to VFC in 2007. The table below details this change.

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Flo-Coater^®

Laboratory and Pilot Sized Fluid Bed Systems

The VFC Flo-Coater^® System is uniquely engineered to meet the specific requirements for every installation.

Every VFC Flo-Coater^® is backed by Vector's comprehensive range of services, including product and process development, process scale-up and transfer, calibration and maintenance programs, and proactive project management.

Simple-to-use, economical, and designed for maximum processing effectiveness, the VFC Flo-Coater^® family is the ideal solution for your current and future fluid bed processing requirements.

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VFC-LAB Micro

Multi-Purpose Bench Top Flo-Coater^® System

One System – Three Processes

• Top Spray Granulation
• Bottom Spray Wurster Coating
• Drying Processes

Portable Self-Contained System

• Electrical and Compressed Air Connections

Flexible Process Capabilities

• 20g to 600g Capacity – No Inserts Required
• Two Chambers: Standard and Extended Heights
  • Rated for Solvent Usage
  • Full Visual Process Monitoring
• Ext. Chamber for Fine Powder Processes
• 0.2 micron Filter Retention (HEPA Ready)

Quick Changeover Design

• No Tools Required for Changeover/ Cleaning
• Integrated Peristaltic Pump
• Removable Spray Gun and Product Screens
• Removable Filter Chamber and Filters

Color Touchscreen Control System

• Validatable Process Control
  • Inlet Airflow and Temperature
  • Spray Rate and Delivery Amount
• Data Collection Port to PC or Printer (Optional)

VFC-LAB Mini

Multi-Purpose Laboratory Flo-Coater^® System

One System – Three Processes

• Wet Granulation via Top Spray
• Coating via Wurster (Bottom Spray)
• Drying

Portable Self-Contained System

• Electrical and Compressed Air Connections
• Integrated Storage Area for Unused Components

Flexible Process Capabilities

• 0.8L to 2.5L Capacity
• Rated for Solvent Usage
• Integrated Variable Speed Pump for Precision Solution Addition
• Easy-to-use Product Sampler

Quick Changeover Design

• Removable Cartridge Filters (2 micron retention)
• Removable Spray Gun and Product Screens
• Removable Filter Chamber and Filters

Color Touchscreen Control System

• Validatable Process Control
  • Inlet Airflow Controls
  • Inlet or Product Temperature Controls
  • Spray Rate Control
• Data Collection Port to PC or Printer (Optional)

VFC-LAB 1 and VFC-LAB 3

Multi-Purpose Laboratory Flo-Coater^® System

One System – Four Processes

• Top Spray Granulation Processes
• Bottom Spray Coating Processes
  • Patented Wurster Accelerator System for Reduced Process Time
• Drying Processes
• Patented Granurex® Technology
  • Spherical Coating and Layering Processes

Portable Self-Contained System

• Electrical and Compressed Air Connections for Easy Removal of System

Quick Changeover Design

• No Tools Required for Process Changeover
• Removable Spray Gun and Product Screens
• Removable Cartridge Filters (2 micron retention)

Optional Processing Flexibility

• Hot Melt and Wax Matrix Processes
• Increased/Reduced Processing Inserts

Integrated Peristaltic Pump

• Precision Solution Addition

Validatable Control System

• Inlet Airflow and Temperature Control
• Solution Spray Rate Control
• Process End-Point Control
  • Time, Exhaust or Product Temperature
    Touchscreen Control (Opt.)
• Data Collection Port to PC or Printer (Opt.)