Applications
Spray drying is particularly suitable in situations where solutions or suspensions need to be converted into stable solid products. For example, to improve the bioavailability of pharmaceutical active ingredients or to stabilize sensitive nutritional supplements. Formulations that can be processed via spray drying include, but are not limited to, amorphous solid dispersions, nanocrystals, and lipid‑based drug delivery systems (e.g., SEDDS, liposomes, etc.).
For you as a user, this means additional options in process design and more flexibility in particle design when existing methods reach their limits.
Oral Solid Dosage Forms
Inhalation & Nasal Application
Micro-/Nanonization
Microencapsulation
Biopharmaceuticals & Biologics
Special Features:
Atomizing methods: Precision where particle design matters
Selecting the right atomization method is a key design decision in spray dried particle engineering, as it directly influences drying efficiency, particle size distribution and product properties. Glatt offers a broad portfolio of atomization solutions to precisely meet the required particle design and product properties.
Air distributor
The air distributor is responsible for introducing a homogeneous and well-defined airflow into the drying chamber. Glatt provides application-specific air distributors tailored to different atomization systems, ensuring optimal process conditions.
By precisely shaping and balancing the airflow, the air distributor enables stable spray patterns and efficient heat and mass transfer, resulting in consistent drying performance. Its design supports accurate adjustment of airflow rates
The result is reproducible particle formation, high process stability and precise control of critical parameters. Reduced temperature gradients protect sensitive products, while the GMP-compliant design supports reliable scale-up and efficient, automated operation.
Cyclone technology
Efficient, reliable powder separation is critical to spray drying performance. Glatt’s cyclone technology delivers consistently high separation efficiency while eliminating common issues such as powder settling, smearing, abrasion and milling effects.
Optimized airflow and smooth, hygienic geometries ensure high powder recovery – even for fine and low-density particles. The result: higher yields, reduced losses, and a more economical drying process.
Engineered for pharmaceutical applications, the Glatt cyclone technology meets the highest standards for GMP compliance, cleanability and process reliability.
Technical Data
| Process gas rate | |
| GSXLab | 90 |
| GSX 1 | 150 |
| GSX 2 | 380 |
| GSX 3 | 720 |
| GSX 4 | 1800 |









