DEC Deutschland GmbH
About us
Dec Group, headquartered in Switzerland, is a leading global provider of powder handling and process containment systems.
Their products offer a high level of safety for both operator and product. Their advanced system concepts, from the standard powder transfer system to highly complex integrated handling and processing equipment, allow clients to increase productivity while respecting current legal requirements.
Over the past years, Dec Group has carried out a significant expansion of its activities with the acquisition of specialized companies. The company today has divided its products into 5 distinct divisions: Powder Handling, Particle Sizing, Filling Solutions, Containment Solutions and Continuous Processing Technologies offering true end-to-end solutions from the raw material input to the final dosage form.
Products
PTS Powder Transfer System
The PTS Powder Transfer System is an exceptionally effective and reliable method of transferring and dispensing both dry and wet powders and granules. Its unique filtration concept with a flat membrane makes it the only vacuum dense-phase system available on the market today.
PFL Powderflex
The PFL Powderflex provides continuous and precise dosing and conveying of small to medium quantities of powder, whether the requirement is for the controlled charging of powders into continuous production processes or for predetermined precision dosing.
MPTS Sampler
The MPTS Sampler facilitates complex sampling procedures directly from equipment, such as dryers, mixers, packaging units, etc.
Big Bag Emptying
Dec’s Big Bag Emptying Stations are modular. This ensures that they are easily adapted to product characteristics, and the appropriate docking systems can be selected, whether the material is non- potent or highly active. Similarly, depending on powder flow, specific massaging or delumping units mounted on load cells can be provided, thereby guaranteeing precise dosing.
DCS Drum Containment System
The DCS – Drum Containment System is a stainless steel cylindrical glove box with glass cover and with two glove ports. Highly economical in comparison with conventional isolation systems, the DCS ensures precise, contamination free evacuation of drums. Fully mobile, this space saving device has the flexibility to work with a multitude of different drum heights and diameters, in an inert atmosphere if required. Its Load Cell feature provides accurate charging, whilst the free moving suction lance connected to the PTS Powder Transfer System* and excellent visibility ensure residue free emptying. With safety always a priority, the DCS guarantees both primary and secondary containment, with a glove box enabling the operator to open the double liners within the sealed environment.
PTS Batchmixer
The PTS Batchmixer provides the ultimate in speed and flexibility, reducing overall process time compared to traditional systems, enabling the operator to mix powders with different characteristics in a contained environment. With applications from 2 litres to 5000 litres, the system also allows the operator to vary product volumes from 10-100%. The system is particularly appropriate for pharmaceutical applications where active substances must be handled without contamination or changes to physical properties. This easily integrated system has a main container with an integrated central deflector and a PTS with two tangential inlets on top. The powders are automatically introduced by the PTS and circulated within the container for a predefined period of time. The deflector ensures homogenous distribution of the mixture. The mixing process is faster and more effective as a result of the two jets of powder meeting in the PTS body, but with limited circulation speed, particles are not damaged. The system operates under inert conditions for hygroscopic, oxygen sensitive or explosive powders. Powders can be transferred automatically from drums, bags or directly from process equipment like a granulator. At the end of the mixing process the system can be emptied completely and automatically for the next stage in production.
Astro DecFilterdryer
This innovative solution is tailored to meet the needs of industries requiring access to larger scale API and fine chemical continuous processing solutions. The robust design features Dec’s proprietary technology to produce at large scale while offering both non-sterile and sterile executions. With the ability to provide 50kg+ per unit at a cost-effective price, it is the only go-to option for continuous sterile API manufacturing. Key features of this novel design include: Pilot and production scale solutions available for applications ranging from 5kg to 50kg per hour Filtration and washing, or filtration, washing and drying steps all in one solution Designed for steam sterilization to meet sterile application requirements Designed in accordance with cGMP standards Enhances product attributes and typically increases yield Interface with both batch and continuous up and downstream unit operations Suitable for safe area (ATEX) and ordinary / hazardous location Available as a stand-alone system or integrated as part of a turnkey solution Materials of construction include, 316L stainless steel, C22 alloy and glass lined steel