Buchi Encapsulator B-395 Pro

The Encapsulator Pro from Buchi is designed for the immobilisation of cells, microbes, enzymes, drugs, flavours and fragrances, vitamins or oils into a wide range of polymers, such as alginate, carrageen, cellulose sulphate, chitosan, gelatine or pectin, as well as waxes.

Applications include: sterile encapsulation of mammalian cells and thereby protection of cells from the immune system for cell transplantation; protection of cells from shear stress in stirred reactors; encapsulation of active ingredients; drug delivery systems with controlled release; coating of particles with new functions; encapsulation of vaccines for wild animals; capsules as micro systems for cell retention with high cell density; immobilisation of microbes and enzymes for biotransformation; protection of active ingredients; encapsulation of probiotic ingredients; stabilisation and protection of neutraceuticals.

Uniform capsules and beads are produced with technology based on the principle that a laminar flowing liquid jet breaks up into equally sized droplets by superimposed vibration. The droplet diameter is pre-selectable in the range of 0.15 to 2 mm with a spherical shape and narrow size distribution (<5% standard deviation).