02 9541 3500Malvern Spraytec
The Malvern Spraytec system is specifically designed for spray characterisation and provides real-time size distribution of spray droplets and aerosols.
Malvern Spraytec
The Malvern Spraytec system is specifically designed for spray characterisation and provides real-time size distribution of spray droplets and aerosols.
| Manufacturer | Malvern Panalytical |
|---|---|
| Product Series | Malvern Spraytec |
| Measurement principle | Laser Diffraction |
| Application | Aerosols - Sprays sizing |
| Sample type | Sprays, aerosols, droplets, inhalers, nebulisers |
| Particle size range | 0.1 to 900µm and 2 to 2000µm |
| Accuracy | Better than 1% |
| Data acquisition rate | 10kHz measurements resolve rapid changes |
| 21 CFR part 11 | compliant |
Product Overview
The Malvern Spraytec system is specifically designed for spray characterisation. It provides real-time size distribution of spray droplets and aerosols.
The Spraytec uses the technique of laser diffraction. A laser beam passes through the spray which scatters the light creating a scattering pattern. The optics measure the angles and intensity of the scattered light and this is used to calculate the droplet size distribution.
The Spraytec system is made up of a laser module, a detector module and an optical bench to mount and align the laser and detector modules.
The Spraytec software controls the measurement process and analyses the light scattering data to calculate spray size distributions.The results are displayed as a ‘size history’ trend plot showing droplet size changes over time. Measuring parameters can be incorporated into Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Benefits
- Applications
- Accessories
Benefits
- Accurate spray Sizing: over a dynamic range of 0.1 – 2000 microns using just two lens systems.
- Rapid Measurements: one measurement every 100 microseconds (10kHz) fully captures transient changes in both pulsed and continuous sprays.
- High Concentration: patented multiple scattering correction ensures spray measurements can be made even at high concentrations.
- Reproducible simple operation: Measuring parameters can be incorporated into Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Prompts ensure correct sample preparation, handling and analysis settings to deliver reliable results.
- Regulatory compliance: The software provides technical compliance to the requirements of 21 CFR Part 11 and ISO 13320:2009, the international standard for laser diffraction measurements.
Applications
Orally inhaled and nasal drug products
Formulations can be screened rapidly for the desired spray properties reducing development times and improving drug delivery efficacy.
Routine atomizer characterisation
Spraytec’s rugged design and multiple scattering analysis ensures measurements can be made at high concentrations directly within a spray plume. This provides a greater understanding of the environmental impact of spraying in coatings or agrochemical applications.
Automotive applications
Spraytec can be used to measure the fluctuations in droplet size observed during rapid firing of automotive fuel injector systems and provide data related to combustion efficiency.
Accessories
Sample handling accessories
Aerosol Positioning Accessory; This reproducibly positions aerosol cans to eliminate source variability.
Air Purge Accessory; This prevents sprays contaminating the optics while measuring wide spray plumes.
Extraction Accessory; This captures sprays after measurement to prevent user exposure to spray droplets.
Inhaler and Nebulizer Accessory; To measure metered dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers and nebulizers.
Nasal Spray Accessory; For measuring nasal drug delivery devices.
Wet Dispersion Accessory; for measuring samples in non-aqueous dispersants
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