Nutraceuticals
Homeopathic Remedies
Created in 1796 by Samuel Hahnemann, homeopathy is system of complementary or alternative medicine in which ailments are treated by minute doses of natural substances that, in larger amounts, would produce symptoms of the same condition.
Principle of Like-Cures-Like
Based on the fundamental principle of like cures like (similia similibus curentur), it suggests that a substance that causes the symptoms of a disease in healthy people will cure similar symptoms in sick people. The practice has long been integrated into the healthcare systems of several European countries, including France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland and Portugal, and the market is growing, particularly in the UK and the USA.
More and more frequently, homeopathic remedies are appearing in mass retail outlets to treat a wide range of long-term illnesses, such as asthma, allergies, dermatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome and mental health issues, as well as minor injuries, such as cuts, scrapes, strains or sprains. Typical ingredients include diluted doses of a substance of animal, vegetable or mineral origin, so they’re considered to be gentle and environmentally friendly medicines.
The GEA Solution
From a manufacturing perspective, GEA supplies a complete range of granulation and pelletizing equipment, as well as a comprehensive selection of powder handling, mixing and blending technologies, and machinery for powders designed for capsule filling. We offer engineering services, entire process plants and standalone machines for oral solid dosage form processing for customers in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.
From weighing, dosing and discharging equipment to extruders and spheronizers, and from fluid bed processors and high shear granulators to rotary tablet presses and coaters, GEA has the technology, experience and expertise to provide a complete range of granulation and drying solutions, including batch, continuous and single pot systems. In addition, for liquid-based applications, our knowledge of filtration, separation and centrifugation is second to none. And, if required, we can help with process and product development.
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Aseptic Pigging System
An aseptic pigging system allows to recover cost intensive products out of product lines. Powered by compressed sterile air, the pig pushes the product out of the pipe. The remaining product film on the inside of the product line can then be removed with the CIP.
Aseptic valves & components
Aseptic valves face exceptionally high demands within UltraClean and Aseptic processes. You can be assured that they all provide highest quality in terms of hygienic design and sustainability.
Back-pressure Valves
Aseptic back-pressure valves are used to regulate a pre-defined pressure in UltraClean and Aseptic processing plants.
Bag/Sack Powder Fillers
Our range of multi-wall bag/sack fillers is designed to pack powdered products at rates of less than 1 tonne/h up to more than 12 tonnes/h with an accuracy better than 10 g (0.35 oz). Our extensive experience with a wide range of powdered products and packaging types means that we can provide a solution to meet the most demanding powder filling r...
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