Yes — every machine and capsule line can be trialled on your own material before purchase. You send the material, formulation and target spec; the trial runs on the target machine family under documented parameters; you receive samples, data and photos plus the parameter set that becomes your production baseline. Capsule filling trials start from 1,000 pieces; jet mill trials from 1.5 g batches; fluid bed trials from 30 g.
The Process in Four Steps
| Step | What happens | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| 1 · Request | You send material details, process target and capacity | Test plan + quotation within one working day |
| 2 · Trial | Your material runs on the target machine family under recorded parameters | Samples couriered; photos and raw data |
| 3 · Review | Engineer walk-through of results against your spec | Parameter set and configuration proposal |
| 4 · Decision | Parameters become the FAT baseline if you proceed | Commercial proposal for the sized machine |
What Can Be Trialled, Line by Line
| Line | Trial | Report includes |
|---|---|---|
| Milling | Jet / pin / hammer mill on your powder | Particle size distribution chart, yield |
| Granulation | High-shear wet granulation + spray addition | Torque curve, granule data, endpoint window |
| Pelletizing | Extrusion-spheronization, centrifugal routes | Pellet photos, size spread, yield |
| Fluid bed & coating | Top-spray / Wurster / hot melt films | Coated samples, parameters |
| Capsules | Filling trial from 1,000 pcs | Filled samples, weight variation |
Why Trials Transfer to Production
Trials run on the same machine families that Benelabo sells — the S-LAB lab mill and MINI fluid bed are production-family equipment, so the parameter set you approve in the trial is the set your production machine is accepted against at FAT. Nothing is re-invented between the trial report and the shipped line.
FAQ
How much material does a trial need?
Jets run from 1.5 g batches, fluid beds from 30 g, extrusion from 0.12 kg, capsules from 1,000 pieces — send what your development stage can spare.
Is the trial report usable for internal approval?
Yes — distribution charts, photos and the parameter set are documented for your review file, and the same numbers anchor the FAT baseline later.
Start with a test plan
Send your material and target — plan and quotation within one working day.