Microwave Heating in Pharmaceutical 

Microwave heating is no longer a new technological concept; however, its effective utilization in pharmaceutical and chemical processing has created significant advancements in productivity and quality. Microwave heating systems offer higher processing rates in less time while preserving the texture and physicochemical properties of materials.

At Kerone, we have been supporting pharmaceutical and chemical processing industries for over 40 years with advanced microwave heating and drying systems. Our solutions are used for preparation of dosage forms, chemical reactions, sterilization and disinfection, powder drying, tablet coating, agglomeration, and bead preparation. Microwave heating enables better control of physicochemical properties and drug delivery rates without excessive heat exposure, long processing times, or toxic reactants.

Microwave Heating/Drying System for Drug Extraction

Drug extraction involves separating active and inactive components through selective extraction procedures. Conventional techniques are time-consuming, solvent-intensive, and thermally unstable. Kerone’s microwave-based extraction systems enable faster extraction, reduced solvent consumption, and protection against thermal degradation.

Key Features:

• Easy integration into automated systems
• Supports development of new products
• Produces desirable chemical and physical effects
• High heating efficiency
• Minimal environmental heat loss
• Hassle-free operation
• Long service life
• Rugged construction

Advantages:

• Faster extraction process
• Thermally safe operation
• No environmental heat loss
• Uniform heating throughout the material
• Increased process speed
• Reduced floor space requirements
• Improved and rapid process control
• No gaseous emissions

Microwave Heating/Drying System for Digestion

Microwave digestion breaks down samples into basic constituents for chemical analysis using microwave-absorbing reagents inside pressurized containers. Closed microwave-transparent vessels allow heating between 200°C and 260°C for complete degradation and dissolution.

Advantages and Features:

• Rapid heating
• Accelerated reaction rates
• Reduced digestion time
• Cleaner and environmentally friendly process
• Precise temperature control
• Higher yield and purity
• Adjustable batch time process

Microwave System for Chemical Synthesis

Kerone designs and builds microwave-based chemical synthesizers to expedite synthesis processes. Microwave heating enhances reaction speed, increases yield, improves product purity, and supports scalable production without extensive reaction optimization.

Advantages:

• Higher achievable reaction temperatures
• Reduced reaction times
• Higher yields and cleaner reaction profiles
• Uniform core heating
• Selective heating capability
• Online control of temperature and pressure
• Energy-efficient operation

Microwave Heating System for Chemical/Pharmaceutical Powder Drying

Microwave drying has gained rapid popularity in chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Microwave energy excites polar molecules and ions, generating rapid internal heating that evaporates moisture efficiently. Kerone offers vacuum-microwave combinations for high-speed drying with continuous operation options.

Advantages:

• Suitable for various sizes and structures of materials
• Easy integration with automated systems
• Significantly reduced drying time
• Lower handling errors and production costs

Microwave Heating/Drying System for Thawing

Thawing restores frozen drugs to normal state. Conventional surface heating causes uneven thawing and longer processing times. Microwave thawing provides uniform internal heating, ensuring drug stability and reduced processing time.

Advantages:

• Compact system footprint
• Higher power density for faster thawing
• Reduced environmental heat loss
• Uniform heating from core to surface
• Improved reproducibility
• Reduced unwanted side reactions
• Approximately 10% reduction in microbial count

Microwave in Grease and Lubricant Industry

In conventional grease manufacturing, convection heating results in slow and uneven heating, leading to inconsistent quality. Microwave heating excites oil molecules directly, ensuring rapid and uniform heating, resulting in improved grease quality and production efficiency.

Advantages for Grease and Lubricant Industry:

• Faster manufacturing process
• Improved product quality
• Reduced equipment space requirement
• Better process control and enhanced safety

With over four decades of expertise, Kerone remains a trusted global leader in the design and manufacturing of industrial microwave heating and drying systems, delivering reliable, energy-efficient, and high-performance solutions across multiple industries.