PFM-L
Suppository and lipstick molding apparatus for mixing, dosing and molding of semi-solids of high melting points.
The PFM-L Suppository and Lipstick Moulding Apparatus is a versatile system designed for the melting, mixing, dosing, and moulding of semi-solid products with high melting points. It is ideal for the production of suppositories, lipsticks, and pharmaceutical or cosmetic formulations that require controlled heating before or during filling.
The system combines a stainless-steel vessel with a heated double jacket, an integrated agitator, and a gravity-dosing mechanism. This configuration enables simultaneous heating and mixing, including during the dosing process, helping maintain a consistent temperature and uniform product quality throughout production.
Key Features
- Integrated heating, stirring, dosing, and moulding system
- Designed for semi-solid and high-melting-point formulations
- Stainless-steel vessel with heating double jacket
- Electrical heating system with 1,000 W heater and thermostat
- Heated fluid circulation for controlled and uniform heat transfer
- Integrated agitator for continuous mixing of the molten mass
- Gravity-flow dosing system
- Adjustable mould-support sled, movable in all directions via handwheel
- Direct connection to the UAM Universal Motor Drive
- GMP-compliant, sterilizable product-contact parts
- Compact design for R&D and small-batch manufacturing
Applications
The PFM-L is suitable for processing and filling materials that are not free-flowing at room temperature but become flowable when heated, including:
- Suppository melts
- Lipstick masses
- High-viscosity pharmaceutical preparations
- Cosmetic formulations
- Semi-solid products requiring heating prior to dosing
Typical application areas include:
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Herbal and alternative medicine
- Cosmetics and personal care
- Chemicals and fine chemicals
- Food processing
- Agriculture
Technical Highlights
- Total vessel capacity: up to 5 L
- Working capacity: up to 3.5 L*
- Maximum production rate: up to 4,000 standard suppositories per hour*
- Maximum stirring speed: 200 rpm
- Dosing principle: gravity dosing
- Heating system: double jacket with circulating heating fluid
- Temperature range: up to 40°C
- Dimensions: approximately 790 × 750 × 640 mm
- Net weight: approximately 27 kg
*Actual capacity and output depend on product viscosity, surface tension, heat-transfer characteristics, equipment configuration, and process parameters.
Standard Scope of Supply
The standard PFM-L configuration includes:
- Complete operating mechanism
- Integrated stirrer
- Mould-support sled
- One dosing nozzle as required
- 2 L of glycerine for the heating system
- Electrical heating system and thermostat
Available Options
- Moulds in projectile, torpedo, globule, and conical shapes
- Mould sizes from 1 to 8 mL
- Dosing nozzles from 1 to 8 mm
The PFM-L provides a practical and precise solution for manufacturers requiring controlled melting, continuous agitation, accurate dosing, and reliable moulding of heat-sensitive semi-solid formulations.
