Pharmaceutical Processing articles from December 2003

Pharmaceutical Processing archives from December 2003

Sterile connector.
December 1, 2003... The Steam-Thru connection (STC) is designed to streamline critical steam-in-place processes used in numerous biopharmaceutical applications. The STC serves the dual function of valve and connection, eliminating the costly and labor-intensive...

Blinding Control System.
December 1, 2003... The Ultrasonex Blinding Control System is ideal for fine mesh screening, delivering high throughput, finer screen separation, consistent product quality and longer mesh life. The system uses a transducer probe to apply ultrasonic vibration to...

Coriolis flowmeters.
December 1, 2003... Micro Motion[R] H-Series flowmeters are an all-hygienic line of Coriolis meters that are designed to be drainable, cleanable and have improved surface finishes. This line of meters meets stringent 3-A authorization, EHEDG certification and ASME...

Vial accumulator.
December 1, 2003... The Infinity Series allows glass vials to be accumulated and single filed at rates of 1000 plus vials per minute. Vials are conveyed/ accumulated and single filed with virtually no backpressure or jamming. Garvey Corporation Use...

Microencapsulation systems.
December 1, 2003... System allows microspheres and microcapsules to be formed from a large variety of materials with several processes. Inorganic, organic, and metallic materials may be formed into microspheres or encapsulated with the sol gel process, mixtures...

INTERPHEX Puerto Rico.(Special Supplement)
December 1, 2003... INTERPHEX Puerto Rico, which will take place January 29-30, 2004 at the Caribe Hilton Hotel & Resort in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is the island's first major pharmaceutical manufacturing event in nearly four years. Check out our special supplement...

Pumps.(Editor's Spotlight)
December 1, 2003... Pumps for various applications and in numerous sizes and configurations are featured in this section. Whatever your pumping needs may be, or your pumping questions are, this section offers an answer. Specific pump types featured include:...

Flow control.(Vendor Profiles)
December 1, 2003... This month's Vendor Profiles section covers all types of flow control products and the companies that provide them to the pharmaceutical market. Vendors describe the products they offer, their service and technical staffs, and their test and...

The flu season.(Editor's Picks)
December 1, 2003... As Bill Murray said in Stripes, "You know this is the cold and flu season." and as December moves on we find ourselves in the midst of this year's flu "season". But the flu is no joke. The FDA devotes considerable time and effort to...

Ultrasonic flow meter: clamp on.(Editor's Picks)
December 1, 2003... The FLUXUS[R] ADM 7407 is a transit-time clamp-on ultrasonic flow meter with expanded functions for mass and energy flow computations. Clamp-on flow meters features sensors that are not in contact with the liquid to be measured (CIP). They can...

Solenoid valve: with integral actuator.(Editor's Picks)
December 1, 2003... The cx-tec[R] is a coaxial, straight-through, high flow solenoid valve. It is available as a direct acting valve with an integral actuator. Or, it can be externally actuated by air or an inert gas. The coaxial, straight-through design is a...

Oxygen monitor: variety of user options and control-back signals.(Editor's Picks)
December 1, 2003... The Dansensor Sensor Module offers essential functions that include gas analysis, spot test analysis, electronic flow control of the gas supply, and electronically controlled gas mixing for 2 or 3 gases. A proportional electronic flow control...

Tamper evident bander: continuous motion.(Editor's Picks)
December 1, 2003... The EZ-100HSX is a continuous motion tamper evident banding machine capable of speeds up to 500 bottles per minute. The single head design and small footprint of the EZ-100HSX allows the machine to fit into the tightest of spaces. The unit can...

Horizontal peeler centrifuge: with automatic scraping system.(Editor's Picks)
December 1, 2003... The Rina 700 series horizontal peeler centrifuges are equipped with an automatic scraping system for unloading solids at any rotational speed. Other features include a precision feeler to gauge fill level, the ability to open the unit without...

Biopharmaceutical tubing: clear and flexible.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... SaniPure-60 offers high biocompatibility and is heat sealable, bondable, weldable, and moldable for custom assembly fabrications. The tubing has an ultra-smooth inner bore which reduces potential particle entrapment and microscopic build-up;...

Bulk bag discharger: loss-in-weight.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Type 3 places sensitive loss-in-weight load cells between the top bag holding frame and the lower chute assembly. This design eliminates the probability of load cell damage and fault scale readings. The unit is also available with patented...

HDPE packers: available in eight sizes.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... High density polyethylene (HDPE) packers with a "B-Line" body style is available in eight sizes ranging from 60cc to 300cc. The line is available in 60cc, 75cc, 100cc, 120cc, 150cc, 180cc, 220cc and 300cc sizes. Alpha Packaging Use...

Sealless vertical sump pump: cost efficient operation.(Editor's spotlight: pumps)
December 1, 2003... The Model 3171 is capable of handling a multitude of different applications including process fluids, sump drainage, tank unloading, and chemical waste control. The sealless construction eliminates stuffing box problems, including expensive and...

Rotary lobe pumps: for shear sensitive products.(Editor's spotlight: pumps)
December 1, 2003... Company has developed a new style of rotors for shear sensitive products. UN1BLOC-PD rotary lobe pumps can accommodate flows from 0.1 to 250 GPM with 12 different pump sizes. Company has incorporated the UNIBLOC-PD Pump into the LABTOP...

Vacuum pumps: non-contacting.(Editor's spotlight: pumps)
December 1, 2003... The MM Series pump is a compact version of the Mink pressure or vacuum pump. It is especially designed for all applications where dust particles may be present. Vacuum is provided by two non-contacting, claw-type rotors in an oil free chamber....

Metering pump: high pressure--pulse free.(Editor's spotlight: pumps)
December 1, 2003... The QX Series can be operated through a computer interface using Quizix's PumpWorks software or through a touch screen front panel display. Either of these methods gives the user complete control over flow rates, pressure, and all other...

Pumps: for sanitary applications.(Editor's spotlight: pumps)
December 1, 2003... Jensen Series pumps are available in centrifugal or positive-displacement models, both 3A sanitary compliant. Wetted parts are electropolished 316 stainless steel and all models offer easy cleaning in place (CIP) without disassembly....

Vacuum pump: air-driven.(Editor's spotlight: pumps)
December 1, 2003... The P3010 Series features a pump module attached to a mounting rail that can handle up to four pumps, without tools. There are a number of pump accessories, including connector modules for either three or six possible vacuum connections, vacuum...

Industrial dispense pump: maintenance free, precision fluid control.(Editor's spotlight: pumps)
December 1, 2003... The IDS 2000 Dispense Pump is designed for dispensing and metering fluids used in industrial process environments. The integrated pump and electronics are housed in a rugged stainless steel enclosure and is suitable for wall mounting in process...

Dispensing system: controlled multi-channel dispensing.(Editor's spotlight: pumps)
December 1, 2003... The MULTIPLEX dispensing system provides controlled multiple channel precision liquid dispensing for applications where simultaneous delivery of fluid is desired. Features and benefits of the MULTIPLEX ale: multiple fluid channels driven by a...

Diaphragm pump: with diaphragm protection system.(Editor's spotlight: pumps)
December 1, 2003... The Ecoflow Diaphragm Pump has been redesigned to be 100% safe from over-pressure, vacuum, mad low suction conditions. The pump head features a proprietary diaphragm protection system, which keeps the diaphragm in the rear position at rest,...

Liquid filling unit: with rolling diaphragm pumps.(Editor's spotlight: pumps)
December 1, 2003... FILAMATIC[R] Series DUS liquid filling units feature new platinum cured silicon elastomer rolling diaphragms that isolate the product from the moving pump parts. Piston pumps are positive displacement volumetric pumps designed to dispense...

Condensate pumps: custom configured.(Editor's spotlight: pumps)
December 1, 2003... Condensate Commander Pump products are now available with customized piping configurations, stainless steel tanks and skidded turnkey condensate recovery stations. The pumps feature a normally compressed stainless steel, single spring float...

In-line printing system: high resolution printing at up to 12" per second.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Autobag[R] PI 412c is designed for in-line printing of bags in conjunction with the company's AB 180 bagging system. The unit is a programmable thermal-transfer printing system that can imprint up to 80 bags per minute and can apply bar...

Check valve: not dependent upon gravity for sealing.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Series CKM valves maintain a bubble-tight seal in whatever position it is mounted. The patented diaphragm automatically positions itself against the valve seat in an identical location each and every time. This feature results in improved...

Infrared thermometer gun: small and lightweight.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Traceable[R] thermometer gun takes instant, less than a second, temperature readings of any surface. The design permits one-handed "point and shoot" readings. Laser-sighting beam permits aiming precisely at the target surface. Range is -20...

Cameras: high speed, high resolution.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The MegaPlus II family of cameras include single and 3-CCD cameras with resolutions up to 11 megapixels per single CCD, and frame rates up to 30 fps. A central camera controller houses the basic camera electronics, calibration tables and...

Batching/blending system: for free-flowing bulk materials.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... System pneumatically receives and weighs multiple bulk materials while blending previously weighed batches. The filter receiver of the pneumatic conveying system is mounted on load cells, enabling the system controller to weigh each incoming...

Rupture panels: gasket lined.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The GL family of rupture panels are used to prevent overpressures which can cause fires and explosions in piping, compressors and other pressure vessels. The rupture panels feature a built-in gasket lining, allowing the panels to be installed...

Leak and flow tester: multi-port.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Industrial SOLUTION enables leak and flow testing in harsh environments and is resistant to splash-back from wash-downs and moist air environments. The instrument is available with one to four ports for concurrent leak and flow testing....

Product transfer system: uses air pressure.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The Vispro uses air pressure to raise a plunger located inside the smooth walled 200 liter stainless steel drum. The product is then discharged through an outlet in the unit's lid. The system also has various built-in safety features and is...

High pressure fluid processor: helps reduce contamination and noise problems.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Company has introduced a stainless steel, split system processor in its 600 and 700 model series. The design allows operators to set up the processor's operating assembly in a separate room from the processing assembly. A hose, up to 30 feet...

Needle valve: excellent chemical compatibility.(Technology update: fluid handling)
December 1, 2003... The "Throttle Master" line represents the latest in computer generated solid modeling and flow analysis. This technology allowed for the configuration of the metering chamber for stabilization and linearity of flow. Elastomers, metal...

Flow meters: with HART protocol.(Technology update: fluid handling)
December 1, 2003... Smart flowmeters are microprocessor controlled, providing for mass flow measurement as they compensate for the media's pressure, temperature and viscosity. Features include: built in temperature sensors; wafer and insertion styles; minimal...

Triple duty valve: cast iron.(Technology update: fluid handling)
December 1, 2003... The T Series Triple Duty Valves consist of a spring loaded silent check valve, balancing valve and a shut-off valve which minimizes labor and materials costs by combining three valves into one. Designed for pressures to 200 PSIG and...

Tube and pipe supports: sanitary.(Technology update: fluid handling)
December 1, 2003... Tube and pipe stanchions can be incorporated as a floor, wall or ceiling mounted arrangement. Stanchions help to simplify both the support installation and the adjustment of the slope line. They have a telescopic feature which allows for an...

Insertion Magflowmeter: ideal for high temperatures/pressures.(Technology update: fluid handling)
December 1, 2003... The Type 8045HT Insertion Magflowmeter features a stainless steel insertion sensor that allows it to meet the high-temperature/high-pressure requirements of various applications. This solid-state sensor, which shows flow rate and volume,...

Autoclavable polypropylene carboys: with spigots.(Technology update: fluid handling)
December 1, 2003... Scienceware[R] 10 and 20 liter Autoclavable Carboys are designed for use as storage and mixing containers. Rugged polypropylene construction provides outstanding chemical resistance and makes these carboys ideal for storing sterile solutions....

Coupling: for high purity chemical handling.(Technology update: fluid handling)
December 1, 2003... Manufactured with injection-molded virgin polypropylene, the CQG06 is an economical connection device for instant, safe, and spill-free disconnections and reconnections. The CQGO6's non-spill, pressure-balanced design allows for the safe...

Regulator system: for N2 blanketing for fill machines.(Technology update: fluid handling)
December 1, 2003... The ER3000+DH Series system uses the information from a transducer (installed upstream of the nozzles) to provide constant liquid pressure to the nozzles. As the static pressure is changed in the tank, the ER3000 automatically increases the N2...

Solenoid valve: with integral actuator.(Technology update: fluid handling)
December 1, 2003... The cx-tec[R] is a coaxial, straight-through, high flow solenoid valve. It's available as a direct acting valve with an integral actuator. Or, it can be externally actuated by air or an inert gas. The design eliminates internal pilot orifices...

Flow meter: ultrasonic.(Technology update: fluid handling)
December 1, 2003... The SITRANS F US ultrasonic flow meter features a helix-shaped ultrasonic signal ideal for the measurement of electrically conductive and non-conductive liquids. This patented sound guidance system significantly increases the reliability of the...

Oxygen analyzer: monitor ensures welds are clean.(Technology update: fluid handling)
December 1, 2003... The ORB1000 Oxygen Analyzer interfaces directly into the ORBIMAT C range of orbital welding power supplies without additional equipment. This can be used to ensure the internal purge of a tube is pure before welding can commence. The ORB1000...

Flowmeter: for mass or energy flow measurement of steam.(Technology update: fluid handling)
December 1, 2003... The DIVA[TM] compact steam flowmeter is designed for general metering applications as well as fiscal metering, product costing, and efficiency monitoring. This cost-effective, direct in-line variable flowmeter produces accurate and repeatable...

Magnetostrictive sensor: for liquid level applications.(Technology update: fluid handling)
December 1, 2003... Available in a number of lengths, the CSPR sensor provides extremely accurate and repeatable level measurement up to 250 mm, empty to full. Consisting of a sensing element and electronics housing using a float containing a magnet, users may...

Pressure regulators: ultra sensitive.(Technology update: fluid handling)
December 1, 2003... The 1347 Series of manual pressure regulators is designed to provide very sensitive pressure regulation of corrosive and non-corrosive gases and liquids. It is rated for inlet pressures up to 1500 psi and outlet pressures ranging from inches of...

Stainless steel accessories: for enclosure applications.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... Accessories include 316 stainless steel deep-hinged window kits and 316 stainless steel POWERGLIDE handles. Type 4X rated deep-hinged window kit provides protection, visibility and convenient access to equipment and components. Available in...

Coding system: multi-lane.(New Products)
December 1, 2003... The SmartTraverse1 and SmartTraverse 1Plus are designed to run continuously and can easily be integrated with the company's thermal transfer coder or laser coder. SmartTraverse products use an intelligent servomotor drive system and the...

The $897 million molecule: skyrocketing drug development costs trigger a new search for efficiencies at every stage, from discovery to commercialization.(INTERPHEX 2004 Update)
December 1, 2003... It's official--if hardly a surprise. The cost of bringing a new prescription medication to market--from discovery through commercialization, is now higher than ever. According to recently released data from the Tufts Center for the Study of...

Hose identification: various methods.(Literature & Product Review)
December 1, 2003... Company offers various methods for hose identification including striped silicone tubing. Color stripes of red and/or blue are co-extruded with the tubing and cannot be washed off like ink. Laser-etched collars, can create product traceability,...

Glovebox: humidity controlled.(Literature & Product Review)
December 1, 2003... This Class 2 isolation, coved corner glovebox features full controls including PLC, humidity monitoring, electronic interlocks, photohelic gauges, and stainless steel sliding shelf in the pass-through. Standard features include full-view...

Tablet presses.(Literature & Product Review)
December 1, 2003... The Easy-Clean Series of tableting presses reduce cleaning time by up to 50%. The series includes: single-sided R&D and small-batch presses which are ideal for product testing and pilot plant operation; medium-output and high-output/high...

Roller compactor.(Literature & Product Review)
December 1, 2003... Company has announced that their laboratory scale roller compactor, WP 120 is now 21 CFR Part 11 compliant. Alexanderwerk, Inc. Use InfoLINK 3M1180 or Call 800-369-8814 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Tablet punch tips destruction.(Literature & Product Review)
December 1, 2003... The ERASER automatically removes punch tips, safely, and efficiently. Constructed completely from stainless steel the machine does not generate sparks, heat, dust, or noise and designed to fit any typical pharmaceutical environment. ...

Laboratory washers.(Literature & Product Review)
December 1, 2003... The TI Series feature complete 316L stainless steel construction of all elements of the hydraulic circuit, including chamber, piping and pump. Multi-level loading capacity maximizes throughput while minimizing footprint. LANCER USA Inc....

Steam sterilizers: floor-loading.(Literature & Product Review)
December 1, 2003... The 800 Series features a 26" wide chamber that provides increased loading capacity when processing 24" wide containers or loads. The Series can be installed in the same wall opening and footprint of existing floor loading sterilizers. Larger...

Westlock Controls Corporation.(Vendor profiles: flow control)
December 1, 2003... Product Line: Intellis Network Monitors operate with AS-I, DeviceNet, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus and Profibus-DP industrial networks. Our Intellis systems connect automated valves and external devices directly to the control system...

Tescom, Inc.(Vendor profiles: flow control)
December 1, 2003... Product Line: Regulators and Valves for gas or liquid. The FOCUS electronic pressure controller offers fully tunable, closed loop control. Service/Technical Staff: We have a service staff of 20 people. Use InfoLINK 3M1201 or...

Phoenix Controls Corporation.(Vendor profiles: flow control)
December 1, 2003... Product Line: Phoenix Controls Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision airflow control systems for critical room environments. Our systems protect the occupants and processes in controlled environments that...

Burkert.(Vendor profiles: flow control)
December 1, 2003... Product Line: Burkert's Type 2031 High-Purity Diaphragm Valve, coupled with a Type 8630 TOP Control System, is a sanitary back-pressure control valve system for WFI applications. The valve handles ultra-pure, sterile, aggressive, abrasive...

Acro Associates, Inc.(Vendor profiles: flow control)
December 1, 2003... Product Line: Solenoid and pneumatic pinch Valves designed for use with disposable tube sets. Features include strong pinching forces for handling a variety of flexible tubing materials; "Snap-In" tube loading with manual override for easy...

Fluid Components International LLC (FCI).(Vendor profiles: flow control)
December 1, 2003... Product Line: FCI manufactures gas and liquid flow meters, flow switches and level switches. For pharmaceutical batch processing, the Model FS2000L Flow Switch features a non-intrusive, thermal sensor constructed of 316 stainless steel...