You would like to perform advanced powder analysis using GranuHeap, GranuDrum and GranuPack
Optimize your powder processes with GranuHeap, GranuDrum and GranuPack
Powder handling is a strategic challenge in many industrial sectors: pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices, energy, metallurgy, additive manufacturing, defense, and more.
Poor flow, unstable compaction, or batch-to-batch variability can directly impact product quality, productivity, and regulatory compliance.
At the FILAB laboratory, we perform advanced powder analysis using GranuHeap, GranuDrum, and GranuPack instruments.
The goal is to precisely characterize powder behavior to secure your processes and accelerate your development.
Our advanced powder analysis techniques
GranuHeap: precise measurement of static fluidity
The GranuHeap allows for automatic and highly reproducible measurement of the angle of repose.
What we analyze:
- Angle of repose
- Pile evolution
- Flowability indicators
Industrial applications:
- Raw material validation
- Supplier comparison
- Bat-to-batch quality control
- Formulation selection support
GranuDrum: dynamic behavior and cohesion of powders
The GranuDrum analyzes powder under controlled rotation to determine:
- Dynamic cohesion
- Dynamic angle
- Flow rate index
- Sensitivity to operating conditions
Benefits:
Ideal for simulating conditions similar to industrial processes (mixing, conveying, additive manufacturing).
Sectors concerned:
- Pharmaceuticals (compression, filling)
- Metal additive manufacturing
- Cosmetics (loose powders, pigments)
- Technical materials
GranuPack: density and compaction capacity
The GranuPack measures:
- Bulk density
- Tap density
- Compressibility index (Hausner, Carr)
- Settling kinetics
This data is essential for:
- Container sizing
- Transport optimization
- Tablet compression
- Powder stability during storage
Why characterize the behavior of powders?
The properties of a powder are not limited to its granulometry. Two powders with the same particle size distribution can exhibit completely different behaviors in production.
Critical parameters to control:
Fluidity and resting angle
Flow dynamics
Sensitivity to humidity or vibrations
Interparticle cohesion
Apparent density and packed density
These characteristics directly influence:
Filling molds or capsules
The homogeneity of the mixtures
Repeatability in additive manufacturing
Compression or sintering processes
The stability of batches in storage
The benefits for manufacturers of advanced powder analysis
Reduction of production downtime
Improved repeatability
Securing product performance
Supplier decision support
Acceleration of development phases
Instruments for the analysis of powders :
- GranuFlow: measurement of flow through orifices, a key indicator of powder flowability.
GranuCharge: measurement of the electrostatic properties of metal powders.
Our additional services
GranuDrum measurement is part of a comprehensive material characterization strategy. The results can be correlated with:
Chemical composition analysis of metallic powders using ICP-AES, ICP-MS and/or using C/S, O/N, and H elemental analyzers
Density measurements in accordance with the ASTM B527 and ISO 3953 standards
Granulometric analysis using laser granulometry in accordance with the ISO 13320 standard
Flowability testing in accordance with the ASTM B213, ISO 4490 and ASTM B964 standards
SEM FEG EDX or Optical Microscope morphological analysis
This comprehensive approach helps to identify the root causes of a flow or spreading problem, and to guide corrective actions tailored to your process.
Our FAQ
To obtain a quote, you can contact our team via our contact form, by phone, or by email.
Simply tell us your requirements (type of material, desired analysis, applicable standards, urgency, quantity of samples, etc.). We will then send you a personalized technical and pricing proposal within 24-48 hours.
Turnaround times vary depending on the nature of the analysis and the complexity of the expert assessment project.
However, FILAB is committed to providing fast turnaround times tailored to your industrial constraints and urgent needs.
The three instruments are complementary:
- GranuHeap: measures static fluidity via the angle of repose.
- GranuDrum: characterizes cohesion and dynamic rotational behavior.
- GranuPack: analyzes bulk density, packed density, and compressibility.
By combining these three approaches, it is possible to obtain a comprehensive view of a powder's behavior.
The GranuHeap is particularly well-suited for:
- Routine quality control
- Supplier comparison
- Rapid flowability assessment
- Raw material qualification
It is ideal for detecting behavioral drift between batches.
Yes. Expert data interpretation allows us to link the measured parameters to:
- Line flow difficulties
- Compaction defects
- Mass variations
- Homogeneity problems
At the Filab laboratory, analysis goes beyond measurement: it is contextualized within your process.
