Pharmaceutical Processing articles from April 2002

Pharmaceutical Processing archives from April 2002

Sterile valves.
April 1, 2002... ISG valves feature an integral sterile access port and GMP in one assembly. The resulting body process fabrication reduces contact surfaces and hold-up volume, enhancing design flexibility while minimizing the dimensional envelope of the...

Baffled bag container.
April 1, 2002... MaxSack container baffles feature Clean Seal cutting technology that leaves all edges with a smooth, clean edge. Baffle slits allow product to flow through the baffles and square out the container to allow for improved stability, and greater...

Freeze dryer autoloading system.
April 1, 2002... The Flex Autoloader is a load/unload and distribution system with fully integrated monitoring and control, as well as complete validation. System offers: guides which are interchangeable without hand tools; internal loading and unloading...

Vacuum loader.
April 1, 2002... The Hurricane dual cycle vacuum loader can be changed from a filterless to a filtered unit. Dual cycle technology requires only a single compact cartridge filter. Units are available in stainless steel or aluminum construction with FDA approved...

INTERPHEX becomes IPIC. (Editor's Picks).
April 1, 2002... For those of us who have been attending INTERPHEX for many years, the recent name change to IPIC comes as something of a surprise, after all, what was wrong with INTERPHEX? As it turns out, there is nothing wrong with name INTERPHEX. The...

Filtration membranes: bench top test unit. (Editor's Picks).
April 1, 2002... Membralox[R] microfiltration, ultrafiltration and `loose' nanofiltration membranes are reliable, durable, and rugged -- capable of withstanding temperatures up to 300 [degrees] C, pH range 0-14, and high pressures. Pore sizes range from 5.0...

Double planetary mixer: updated blade design. (Editor's Picks).
April 1, 2002... The DPM incorporates the "HV" blade design. This blade configuration allows use of the mixer for materials having a viscosity up to approximately 6 million centipoise. The blade was designed to produce excellent axial and radial flow, while...

Miniature solenoid valves: ultra-high vacuum. (Editor's Picks).
April 1, 2002... The Series 99 valve uses the Gen-Lock seal to achieve helium leak rates of 1 x [10.sup.-8]. Constructed of non-corrosive passivated stainless steel, the valve contains no elastomers and will handle pressure and high vacuum requirements. A...

Automatic tower press: provides two-sided filtration. (Editor's Picks).
April 1, 2002... The Hoesch DS system is a totally enclosed tower press using polypropylene membranes arranged so that the filter cake only contacts the filter cloth. Cake washing is extremely efficient and the discharged filter cake has very low moisture...

Tanks: seamless thermoplastic. (Editor's Picks).
April 1, 2002... Standard and custom rotomolded thermoplastic tanks can be supplied in sizes from 3 gallons to 16,000 gallons, and are available in a wide variety of forms, including flat-bottom, cone-bottom, and capsule-shaped tanks, which ensure complete...

Ammonia gas sensor module: accurate measurement. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The Model 4101-25 provides an industry standard linear 4-20 mA signal or Chlorine gas concentration with a range of 0-50 PPM NH3. The signal can interface with the company's controllers or the user's own controller or DCS system. Unit provides...

Mixer: shortens process times. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The YTRON Jet Mixer improves finished quality, eliminates stratification in tanks and assures homogeneity in the shortest period of time without over-shearing products. The Jet Mixer uses a specially designed rotor/stator to deliver a pure high...

Set screw orifices: for quick changing. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Orifices can be used for quickly changing the flow rates in a system when desired. The flow through these orifices can be accurately predicted or controlled by knowing or controlling the conditions affecting the flow. Orifices are stainless...

Temperature assemblies: ready-to-install. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Temperature assemblies for surface measurements mount directly to tanks, motors, compressors, reactors, or anywhere a surface temperature measurement is needed. Assemblies include the WORM Flexible Sensor coupled with the users' choice of...

Dial thermometers: bimetal. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... "Slip-Fit" dial thermometers are designed to "slip" into existing thermometer thermowells and "fit" by means of a tapered bulb chamber. The tapered bulb provides the identical metal-to-metal contact and resulting heat transfer as the replaced...

Discharge system: completely redesigned. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The HED line of discharge systems eliminates the mechanical screws used on earlier models to raise and lower the mix can to the hydraulically operated platen. The entire system is now driven by a single, remotely positioned hydraulic...

Gasket tape: for glass-lined equipment. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... GORE-TEX[R] Series 600 gasket tape is ideal for sealing large-diameter fragile and glass-line equipment. Made from 100% multi-directionally expanded PTFE, this tape is easy to install and it will not degrade due to chemical attack. It can be...

Digital liquid level sensor: for various control applications. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The M-Series Digital liquid level sensor is designed for use in both continuous and batch process control, bulk storage, precision inventory control as well as product level, interface level and temperature monitoring applications. Units are...

Electromagnetic flowmeter: easy-to-use. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Featuring a cost-effective two-wire magmeter, the PRO line series of electromagnetic flowmeters offers four-wire performance with two-wire economy. The 4-20 mA loop-powered magmeter generates significant savings through reduced installation...

Lab glassware washer: large capacity/compact size. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The Heinicke 1500 offers a high-level thermal disinfection setting of 82C in a floor model washer that requires only 5 square feet of floor space to support a full glassware washing and drying system. The unit features: digital control package...

Gas blowers: for use with flammable and toxic gases. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Hermetic series of gas blowers assure safe, efficient transfer of dangerous gases. Units are available with capacities up to 7000 ICFM and 5 PSIG or 8"Hg. Stainless steel and Hastelloy construction available. Ross Cook Inc., 1551 Las Plumas...

Rapid ashing systems: for quality control. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The Phoenix line of microwave-powered muffle furnaces are available in two configurations with a variety of options. The systems offer a choice of either a High Temperature Furnace, reaching 1200C and holding up to 8 (25 mL) crucibles, or a...

3-piece ball valve: in full and standard port models. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The Triad Series 3-piece ball valve is ideal for high pressure, high temperature, severe and high cycle applications. Unit comes standard as fire safe certified to API 607 4th Edition standards. The full port Model FP ball valve is available in...

Cart: ergonomically efficient method of moving materials. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Cart is designed to move materials stored in the Megalift Vertical Lift Module (VLM) in a variety of pharmaceutical applications. The heavy-duty steel cart locks into place at the extraction platform using a docking mechanism. Since the cart is...

Slat counter: fast and accurate. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The MPS 48-6 offers an unobstructed view of the filling channels allowing operators to ensure the most accurate fill. Existing slats and funnel change parts are interchangeable. Additional features include a color touch screen, lightweight...

In-line check valve: self-sealing. (Valves/Fittings).
April 1, 2002... Bio-Check valves feature an inert flow path. The valves stop back-flow in high purity, low pressure fluid transfer applications. The valves provide a flow rate equivalent to a .030" orifice, a cracking pressure less than 3.5 psi, and checks...

Valve coupler: makes standard valves compatible with fieldbus. (Valves/Fittings).
April 1, 2002... This coupler connects four valves with intrinsically safe circuits to FOUNDATION fieldbus or PROFIBUS-PA. It offers eight discrete inputs and four discrete outputs, and mounts near the valve inside a Division 1 hazardous area. Features include...

Line Diverter: easily modified. (Valves/Fittings).
April 1, 2002... The Multi-Port Wye Line Diverter can be modified to perform in various applications where a flapper or tunnel style diverter can not be used, such as a "cross over" design. The unit has the ability to pneumatically convey material from either...

Divert Valves: for metal detection systems. (Valves/Fittings).
April 1, 2002... Sanitary Fluid-Flow Divert Valves feature a nominal full-flow port design and totally encapsulating seals to create an unobstructed product flow. Maximum working pressure is 450 psig at a temperature of 250 [Fahrenheit]. Valves are available...

Vertical ball valve: features 3-way true union design. (Valves/Fittings).
April 1, 2002... Type 343 Ball Valves features 3-way tree union design in PVC with a large diameter size range from 2 1/2" - 6". Valve is available in CPVC and PVC in sizes from 3/8" - 2" and in PVDF in sizes 1/2" - 2". Available with socket, threaded, and...

Gas plasma system: for surface treatment and ultrapure cleaning. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The V620-2G features a large capacity rotating basket that ensures uniform treatment of thousands of parts. After parts are loaded, an auto insert/remove function places the basket into the chamber, then removes and empties the treated parts...

Radar level gauges: continuous, non-contact level measurement. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The Micropilot M FMR 231 and the Micropilot S FMR 531 radar level gauges are unaffected by temperature variations and are available with Tri-Clamp fittings and a virgin Teflon rod antenna. The two-wire, loop-powered 4-20 mA FMR 231 is an ideal...

Feeder: uniform, mass flow discharge. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Feeder avoids the use of auger type or flexible wall systems. The design uses a simple vibratory discharge mechanism. Feeder has high accuracy with a scale resolution of 1:1,000,000 and capacity ranges from 1 - 100,000 pounds per hour. ...

Spectroscopy data processing software: helps labs achieve compliance with 21 CFR Part 11. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... GRAMS/AI Version 7 provides system log-ins and passwords, electronic signature records, comprehensive audit logging, and automatic detection of data tampering. The software works with the security model provided by Windows NT and Windows 2000....

Stirred reaction vessel: integrated with magnetic-drive mixer. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The PC Series Stirred Reaction Vessel is a pre-packaged system for pilot-scale chemical research. The reactor integrates the reaction vessels, support stand, bottom flush valve, drive motor, rupture disc assembly, pressure gage, full-body...

Tank cleaner: can be permanently installed. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The Aseptic 6 Tank Cleaner is designed to completely eliminate all areas for potential germ or bacteria growth within the unit. With no possibility for microbial growth, the machine can provide true aseptic cleaning and can be permanently...

Pneumatic conveyor: ultra-compact, high-performance. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The MINIVAC conveyor system uses self-contained, self-clearing filter cartridges to maintain the purity of product while eliminating product losses. Timed bursts of compressed air keep the cartridges clean and performing at maximum efficiency....

Fume hood: air by-pass. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Uniflow air-by-pass hoods are available in sizes from 48" to 96" wide. The fume hood is designed to direct and maintain a smooth, uniform flow of air into the fume chamber and across the work surface. The hood features by-pass openings, which...

Autoloading system: fully automated load/unload. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The HULL Flex Autoloader offers: guides which are interchangeable without hand tools for accumulation and queuing of vials and containers; internal loading and unloading electronically synchronized with movement of the freeze-dryer shelf...

Sorting system: high speed inspection. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The Mach 5 series employs high-speed cameras to inspect parts using Microsoft Windows[R] NT or Windows[R] 2000 as an operating system, plus it integrates I/O process controls and material handling equipment. Flexible feeding apparatus is...

PET square media bottles: have a five-year sterility shelf life. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Bottles are guaranteed leakproof, sterilized to [10.sup.-6], and biologically tested in a HEPA filtered manufacturing environment to assure sterile performance for up to five years. Manufactured from shatter-resistant PET, the bottles provide...

Tube cleaner: for both straight and curved tubes. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Rotating at 9000 rpm, C Series Air Motors quickly clean tubes from 1 to 2 1/4" OD. Using a choice of cleaning heads, the cleaners can clean curved tubes with a turn radius as tight as just four times the tube's OD. Thomas C. Wilson, Inc.,...

IPIC `02 aisle by aisle guide.
April 1, 2002... Multi-Cartridge Filter Housing developed for automated cleaning Opti-Clean is a multi-cartridge filter housing developed for automated cleaning. Its design eliminates the collection chamber. With the filter removed the unobstructed interior...

Compact vision systems: with image retention capability. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The A200/A100 Micro Image Checker is a high speed, dual camera image-processing device that provides sub-pixel accuracy, 256 gray scale resolution, sensor-less trigger features and it does not requires a PC or network connection to be...

Load cells: for in-process and bulk storage sanitary tanks and vessels. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The LD360s continuously measures the content weight of in-process and bulk storage vessel. In addition to its NEMA-6P rating, it also incorporates a sealed, NEMA-6P watertight cable system which eliminates the junction box, making the load cell...

Tube support: cut installation costs. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Tube supports are available for stainless steel tubing as well as for piping and hose up to 1" or 26 mm OD. Available in a variety of materials, these designs support both single and multiple line configurations. The P clamp support offers an...

Level transmitters: turn-key level sensing measurement. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The 8250 ProcessPro Level Transmitters feature single or dual-channel inputs with one 4 to 20mA output for each input channel. All outputs are fully scaleable and reversible. The transmitters also come equipped with two relays and the ability...

Cambridge Major Laboratories, Inc. expands; opens new R&D facility. (Industry News).
April 1, 2002... Cambridge Major Laboratories has announced the expansion of its Pharmaceutical Process Research and Development capabilities with the opening of a second facility near it's Wisconsin headquarters. The new facility highlights the company's...

FDA establishes final rule for OTC drug monograph system; USP botanical monographs required. (Industry News).
April 1, 2002... The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in a final regulation that over-the-counter (OTC) drugs included in the OTC drug monograph system must meet a United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary (USP-NF) existing or proposed...

Nature made will be first to seek USP verification. (Industry News).
April 1, 2002... Pharmavite Corp., makers of Nature Made[R] vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements, will become the first participant of United States Pharmacopeia's (USP) Dietary Supplement Verification Program (DSVP). Designed to build consumer...

Sparta Systems to hold first annual TrackWise[R] User's Conference. (Industry News).
April 1, 2002... Sparta Systems Inc. will present its first annual TrackWise[R] User's Conference, June 6 and 7, 2002 at the Hilton Hotel, Woodbridge, NJ. Topics covered will include 21 CFR Part 11 and the application of TrackWise[R], Sparta's widely recognized...

PerkinElmer Instruments appoints David Spaight vice president of Global Sales and Service. (Industry News).
April 1, 2002... PerkinElmer Instruments has appointed David Spaight to the newly created role of vice president of Global Sales and Service for PerkinElmer's Analytical Instruments Division. In this role, Spaight will provide leadership for the sales and...

New offering in Inforonics' Accelerated Development Solutions (ADS) streamlines the R&D process for Accelerated Drug Development. (Industry News).
April 1, 2002... Inforonics Life Sciences, a company that streamlines R&D administration through secure, integrated IT solutions, has announced an innovative solution with Hewlett-Packard Company to better assess, manage and improve the drug development process...

First Supplement to the annual USP-NF becomes available. (Industry News).
April 1, 2002... The U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) is pleased to announce that the first Supplement to its official standards publication, the United States Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary (USP 25-NF 20), is now available. Supplement 1 is included in a...

Smooth tube hose: flexible, fully conductive. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... CTLCT static dissipative hose are now available in 1", 1 1/2" and 2" sizes with 3/4" and 3" diameter hose available in the future. Hose assemblies are available with over thirty-six selections of crimp style 316L fittings. Also available is...

Circulating water temperature control system: compact. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The Minitherm is designed to surpass today's safety standards, while providing accurate control of process temperatures. Features include: capacities of 10 gpm and 2 or 4 kw; operating temperatures up to 250F; motor, heater and transformer...

Spray nozzle: adjustable. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... This air-operated, adjustable spray nozzle is designed to control the spraying of liquids and/or fine powders. The spray nozzle is field adjustable enabling the operator to control the spray pattern, material powder through-put, or droplet size...

Cone dryer: gentle efficient drying. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Constructed of 316L stainless steel on all wetted surfaces, this cone dryer has nominal working capacities of 1.7, 3, 10 or 25 cubic feet. The unit features 100% sanitary connections, full opening hinged covers with quick opening clamps for...

Fluid bed drying system: eliminates carryover product losses. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... System features an integral bag collector that captures 100% of entrained product and returns the fine material into the fluid bed for processing. By placing the integral bag collector atop the fluid bed dryer at the source of the vertical...

Ball valve: three-piece. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The 35 Series three-piece, enclosed-bolt design, standard-bore, lever-operated ball valve, is available in WCB and CF8M investment-cast bodies. Valves are available in sizes 1/2" through 2", and are rated for operating pressures up to 2000 PSI...

Pneumatic actuator: stainless steel. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The quarter turn Series 90/91 is a rack and pinion, opposed-piston actuator with both double acting and spring return models. Five sizes of the Series 90/91 are offered with a range of output torque from 50 to 8675 lb./in. and a temperature...

Thermocouple feedthru system: easy entry. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Feedthru allows for the easy entry of thermocouples into pressure vessels such as autoclaves and lyophilizers. The unit is installed with standard 1.5" connections and can accommodate up to 18 thermocouples. Two units can be paired through an...

MAPA AdvanTech. (Gloves/Apparel).
April 1, 2002... Product Line: MAPA AdvanTech is expanding their glove offering into the biotech and pharmaceutical markets with the introduction of the new SensiTron Sterile PF 510 and CC 511 hand specific, natural rubber, 11.5", 8 mil, disposable gloves....

Kimberly-Clark. (Gloves/Apparel).
April 1, 2002... Product Line: Kimberly-Clark serves the life sciences market with advanced sterile and non-sterile gloves, masks and apparel for cleanrooms, aseptic processing areas, and general manufacturing and laboratory environments. Our sterile and...

QRP, Inc. (Contamination Control).
April 1, 2002... Product Line: QRP products include: "sterile core" Biotek latex and Qualaprene[R] chloroprene synthetic gloves, Class 100 clean Qualatex HiProXC latex, Qualatrile XC nitrile, nitrile, Vinyl XC, PolyTuff[R] polyurethane, and Qualatherm[R]...

Berkshire Corporation. (Contamination Control).
April 1, 2002... Product Line: BCR[R] Glove Liners enhance operator comfort. They wick away perspiration and reduce contact dermatitis associated with wearing latex, vinyl, nitrile and other gloves. They can also be used alone as inspection or gowning...

Temperature controllers: features built-in port for fast installation. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The Models 1601E and 1603E can be programmed from the front pushbuttons or via the built-in programming port. Use of the configuration port results in higher quality and consistency by using the exact same controller configuration every time...

Multi-hole metal sealing gland: accommodates larger number of probes or conductors. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... MHM6 uses a flange-style cap rather than a hex-style cap for ease of assembly and installation. Sealant materials include Grafoil, Teflon or Viton. Unit handles up to 27 0.125" diameter probes. Conax Buffalo Technologies, 2300 Walden Ave.,...

Discrete touch field switches: detects touch through metal. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... TouchThruMetal uses the latest in sound wave technology to detect the touch of the surface of just about any material. Technology senses the touch on the outside of the plate using sound waves and eliminates the need for moving contacts....

Volumetric feeder: weigh feeding accuracy. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The Type LBB combines the positive hopping feature of an on-board bin activator with a patented nozzle that uniformly delivers material to the feeder's belt. Vibra Screw, Inc., 755 Union Blvd., Totowa, NJ 07511. Write In 362 - Or Reply...

Magnetic level gauge transmitter: high sensitivity and resolution. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The Level Plus[R] M-Series is designed for mounting to most Mag (sight glass) gauges. Unit is approved for both explosion proof and intrinsically safe usage with Cenelec/PTB approvals available. MTS Systems Corp., Sensors Division, 3001...

Process thermometer: self-powered. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The modified DIGI-STEM series of self-powered digital thermometer systems measure process temperature to 0.1C resolution. Units incorporate type K thermocouple temperature sensors. Thermometer is designed to meet the harsh demands of the...

Powder dispersion system: instant dispersion. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The Ytron[R] Powder Dispersion System disperses difficult powders, such as carbomers, gums, stabilizers and polymers at concentrations up to 20% by weight in a single pass. Quadro Inc., 55 Bleeker St., Millburn, NJ 07041. Write In 365...

Hapman conveyors. (Bulk Material Handling).
April 1, 2002... Product Line: Three choices of conveyors; Tubular Drag, Helix Flexible Screw and Pneumatic along with complete engineered support systems for powders and bulk solids in the pharmaceutical industry. Also bulk bag unloading and filling,...

Interroll Corporation material handling components. (Bulk Material Handling).
April 1, 2002... Product Line: Interroll provides cleanroom conveyor rollers for pharmaceutical applications. Cleanroom rollers utilize special bearings to prevent grease or other particles from contaminating pharmaceutical products. The closed...

Tech packaging group. (Bulk Material Handling).
April 1, 2002... Product Line: Tech Packaging group designs and manufactures a complete line of filling and discharge equipment for use with bulk bags, tote boxes and other IBC systems. The product line includes bulk bag and box fillers, bulk bag discharge...

Glatt Air Technique, Inc. (Bulk Material Handling).
April 1, 2002... Product Line: Glatt's offers a full line of Material Handling systems including Bin Blending Systems, IBC's, Post Hoists, Weighing, Dispensing and Milling. Systems can be designed for full product containment for potent compound...

Kinetics TOTE Systems. (Bulk Material Handling).
April 1, 2002... Product Line: Kinetics TOTE Systems is a sole source supplier of equipment and systems to transport, store and process dry and semidry materials. Kinetics TOTE Systems originated the modular Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC) in 1947. The...

Young Industries. (Bulk Material Handling).
April 1, 2002... Product Line: TransVair[R] Pneumatic conveyors and components for positive and negative pressure systems for handling dry bulk materials, Multi-Phase[R] Dense Phase Conveyors, TransVair[R] Mechanical Conveyor, Bulk Bag Loading and...

Load cell weigh modules: for large inventory storage vessels. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Ideal for weighed structures requiting inherent `overdesign', KDH modules meet or exceed UBC and ANSI A58.1 standards. KDH modules actually become structural elements that support and anchor large vessels located out of doors. A `floating' top...

Fluid handling components: precision machined for critical flows. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Components are custom machined from a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous metals such as 316L stainless steel, titanium, and monel. Featuring +/-0.4 cross-and end-axis hole orientation and tolerances to +/-.0001", depending upon material and...

Safety relief valve: stainless steel. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The RXSO-S is ideal for cryogenic service and where corrosive, noxious and/or expensive liquids of gases demand a premium seal. It features a Teflon[R] seat for API 527 spec bubble tight seals at over 90% of set pressure. The valve is available...

pH electrode: safe and accurate control. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... The TopHit H CPS 401 non-glass pH electrode is designed for obtaining pH measurements in applications where glass breakage cannot be tolerated. The robust, sanitary device's design makes it resistant to breakage, with a sensor body made...

O-ring-less sealing mechanism: for filter cartridges. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Filter cartridges patented nO-Ring seal adapter positively seals into a filter housing without the use of elastomeric O-rings. The nO-Ring seal filter cartridge eliminates the need for users to select expensive, chemically-resistant O-rings for...