Abstract: A hinge dampening device is provided for a granulation processor having a bowl and a lid. A dampening device includes first and second spaced apart hinge supports fixed to the bowl and a pin extending through the lid collar residing between the hinge supports. The first end of the pin is fixed to the first hinge support, and a second end of the pin extends through the second hinge support. An adjustable compressive force is applied axially to the hinge supports and lid collar to create frictional resistance to rotation of the lid. The rotational resistance provides controlled opening and closing of the lid.

Abstract: An overpressure absorption mechanism is provided for a fluid bed processor. The mechanism includes spring assemblies mounted in the legs of the processor. The arms of the lower housing section extend into the legs and are supported on the springs. If an overpressure condition arises within the processor, the springs compress to allow movement between the housing sections to allow engagement of clamping rings which contain the over pressure condition.

Abstract: A hinge dampening device is provided for a granulation processor having a bowl and a lid. A dampening device includes first and second spaced apart hinge supports fixed to the bowl and a pin extending through the lid collar residing between the hinge supports. The first end of the pin is fixed to the first hinge support, and a second end of the pin extends through the second hinge support. An adjustable compressive force is applied axially to the hinge supports and lid collar to create frictional resistance to rotation of the lid. The rotational resistance provides controlled opening and closing of the lid.

Abstract: An overpressure absorption mechanism is provided for a fluid bed processor. The mechanism includes spring assemblies mounted in the legs of the processor. The arms of the lower housing section extend into the legs and are supported on the springs. If an overpressure condition arises within the processor, the springs compress to allow movement between the housing sections to allow engagement of clamping rings which contain the over pressure condition.

Abstract: A flexible seal is provided for sealing engagement between a rotating drum and a stationary air duct. The seal includes an elongated mounting member adapted to frictionally fit over the edges of the duct, and a resilient bulb extending from the mounting member. An HMWP wear strip is mounted on the bulb so as to be in sealing engagement with the curved surface of the drum.

Abstract: A receptacle is provided for receiving soft fragile tablets from a tablet press. The receptacle includes a drum with a soft bag mounted therein. The bag is supported by a suspension system which automatically lowers the bag from an empty raised position to a loaded lower position, in response to the weight of the tablets in the bag. The suspension system maintains a constant drop distance for the tablets between the discharge chute of the tablet press and the bag, thereby minimizing damage to the tablets during the transfer process. The bag is porous to permit air treatment for hardening of the tablets after the tablets are received in the bag.