Pharmaceutical Processing articles from January 2004

Pharmaceutical Processing archives from January 2004

Blisterpack machines.
January 1, 2004... The BP Series of BlisterPack machines are designed to provide pharmaceutical manufacturers with enhanced convenience, ease of operation, and regulatory compliance. The series features servo-drive performance, balcony-style design and a positive...

In-Line Mixer.
January 1, 2004... The L-Series Hi-Shear In-Line Mixer for emulsions, dispersions, and fine suspensions provides continuous, homogenous output down to 1 micron and eliminates the need for tanks. Featuring a mixing head with from 1 to 12 shear-action zones, this...

Moisture-specific analyzer.
January 1, 2004... Designed to correlate with traditional titration methods, the Vapor Pro Rx provides a fast, chemical-free way to accurately check moisture in sealed vials of lyophilized materials, without disturbing the vial's integrity. The unit also...

Programmable autosampler.
January 1, 2004... The Sample Sentinel is a refrigerated unit that offers robotic liquid chromatographic autosampling by moving the sample vial to the sampling, diluting, or mixing stations without requiring complex mechanical drivers. Capable of transferring 105...

Pumps.
January 1, 2004... Top Flo[R] pumps have been designed to offer efficient transfer of products over a wide range of heat and viscosity conditions. Pumps are easy to install, clean and operate. All Top Flo[R] pumps are suitable for CIP installations. This feature...

A new year.(Editor's Picks)
January 1, 2004... With every new year comes hope that this year will be in some way better than the last. There are many issues that the pharmaceutical industry dealt with in 2003 that will still be very prevalent in the new year. Among them: Drug...

Viscometer: highly accurate.(Editor's Picks)
January 1, 2004... The SV-10 Tuning Fork Vibration Viscometer utilizes a patent-pending tuning fork vibration method that takes the uncertainty out of viscosity measurement. This technology provides a superior measurement with a 1% accuracy of reading (full...

Pipeline Delumper: reduces solids.(Editor's Picks)
January 1, 2004... The Pipeline Delumper[R] is an in-line, fully enclosed pipe-tight machine that operates in liquid, pneumatic or dry systems. The unit eliminates stoppages and clogging of pumps due to solids in the flow. It breaks up clusters, de-agglomerates...

Digital servo drive: compact.(Editor's Picks)
January 1, 2004... The AX2500 compact servo drive needs only one power supply module which also includes axis control. Then, up to seven lower cost axis control modules are connected to the one power supply module for a total of eight axis control. The additional...

Peristaltic pumps: highly accurate metering.(Editor's Picks)
January 1, 2004... The 520 Series is ideal for fermentation processes in biopharmaceutical applications to precisely meter acids, alkalis, antifoaming agents and media. The series now offers a new pumphead designed to allow a higher range of flow rates with a...

Container dumper: with feed hopper.(Editor's Picks)
January 1, 2004... Unit accepts a container of free-flowing products loaded at floor level with a pallet jack, seals the top rim of the container against a stainless steel pour hood with a hydraulic Lift & Seal system, then rotates and discharges the product into...

Environmental control systems validation: for regulated manufacturers.(Validation)
January 1, 2004... Company has had added environmental control systems validation services to its portfolio of compliance solutions for regulated manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biomedical products fields. The services help customers document that their...

Computer related system validation: software is designed to make validation processes easier.(Validation)
January 1, 2004... Validation BUILDER software helps to minimize resources and time required for computer related system validation (CRSV). Validation BUILDER leads users through the process, provides standardized documentation templates that are based on FDA...

HMI software: eases regulatory compliance.(Validation)
January 1, 2004... RSView Enterprise Series human machine interface (HMI) software helps to ensure system availability and ease regulatory compliance. The latest version of RSView Enterprise Series--which includes RSView Supervisory Edition, RSView Machine...

Automatic Assay plate reading system: for antibiotic potency.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The AutoAssay[R] System uses a high resolution color digital camera and easy-to-use Windows software to instantly read 90-100 m agar petri plates. The software follows the CFR/USFDA/USP/AOAC method exactly for antibiotic concentration assays...

Nutsche filter-dryers: portable.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... Unit allows for high purity solids to be efficiently filtered, washed, agitated, reslurried and dried in a single, portable device minimizing contamination and exposure. Unit allows withdrawal of dry filter cake utilizing removable bottom head...

In-line and probe flowmeters: integral microprocessor electronics.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Model 9500 mass nonintrusive in-line and probe flowmeters measure the flows of liquids, slurries, gases and homogenous solids, providing integral local control and display in an explosion-proof housing. Optional remote mounting of the...

Pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise: the process begins at INTERPHEX. (INTERPHEX 2004 Update).
January 1, 2004... In the past decade, technological innovation has completely redefined drug discovery-and now the focus for innovation is shifting to the manufacturing process. Sparked by dramatic new FDA initiatives, manufacturers are now being encouraged to...

Weight indicator and process controller: flexible.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... System 2020 is available in several basic configurations with various options designed to tailor the system to a specific applications. The System 2020W weight indicator is compatible with most standard and custom-configured weighing platforms;...

Process monitor: allows in-situ measurement in hostile conditions.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The EnviroCam Model 1100 permits viewing and recording of process developments in real time, providing a nonintrusive method to monitor a procedure without interruption. This hermetic videoscope system provides the capacity to integrate the...

Multilayer, coextruded structure: engineered to contain hard-to-hold liquids.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... IR300 is a proprietary paper/polyethylene/foil/Forte[R]G structure. The process to make the structure begins with a paper/polyethylene/aluminum/foil composite. A multi-layer, blended polyesters sealant layer called Forte[R]G, is then applied...

Heat trace control panels: flexible power distribution.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... WeatherTRACE heat trace control panels offer flexible power distribution, ground protection, circuit alarms, line sensing, and ambient sensing controls. The Sentinel monitoring option offers alarms that indicate a ground fault or overload...

Stone mill: with inverter drive.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The 2850 Si Series Stone Mill uses a 50-hp motor and inverter drive to operate at variable speeds up to 5,400 rpm producing 100 to 4,000 gallons per hour. A precision adjustment wheel is used to position the stone clearance within 0.001". A...

Inventory management software: provides supply chain visibility.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... FastPic4 offers standard and customized on-demand management reports that provide useful visibility into business practices that lead to increased order processing productivity, more efficient utilization of storage space and better...

Infeed Auger: variable speed.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Digitronic[R] Variable Speed Infeed Auger consists of three main assemblies: the motor and gearbox assembly, the electrical control assembly and the tube and auger flighting assembly. The tube endcaps are held by tri-clover Tri-Clamps[R]...

Electronic temperature controllers: provide flexible, cost-efficient operation.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Allen-Bradley[R] Bulletin 900-TC temperature controllers feature flexible, multifunction control, easy-to-view LED displays, plus auto-tuning and self-tuning capability for improved control efficiency and fast startups. The controllers are...

Spray dryer.(Product Review)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... The SDMicro is a fully functional miniature spray drying plant with the same functional components as a large industrial spray dryer. It has a two-fluid nozzle for the atomization of the liquids, a drying chamber, a cyclone for primary...

Tablet inspection system.(Product Review)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Based on artificial vision technology and utilizing proven materials and methods, the Visitab 2 and Inspectab 100 units offer automatic, high-speed quality control at speeds of more than 200,000 tablets per hour with 100% accuracy and 100%...

Clean room system.(Product Review)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... The Hipharma modular clean room system provides separation between packaging lines and a physical division between primary and secondary packaging, including pass-through for materials and a dedicated gowning area for personnel. Nicomac...

Accelerated surface area and porosimetry system.(Product Review)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... The fully automated ASAP 2020 is an essential tool for providing surface area and porosity measurements for a broad range of applications. The system makes it easy to obtain high-quality data for research and quality control applications. The...

Glovebox.(Product Review)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... This Class 2 isolation, coved comer 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...

Drum inverter.(Product Review)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... The M2000 ,series Drum Inverter features stainless steel construction. The unit is available with pneumatic or electric drives. Meto Corporation Use InfoLINK 4A1188 or Call 800-369-8814 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Laboratory washers.(Product Review)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... 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. Fully programmable...

Tablet presses.(Product Review)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... 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...

Sample valves: minimal internal dead leg area.(Product Review)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Sampling valves come standard with minimal internal deadleg area designed into each valve, keeping hold up volume to a minimum for accurate sampling. Right Angle or In Line models can be supplied as main components (special bored cap and main...

Capsule filling machine.(Product Review)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... The continuous motion capsule filling machines of the IMATIC Series ensure maximum reliability and dosing precision even at high speed (up to 200,000 capsules/hour). Specially designed for minimizing downtime such as size change, maintenance...

Sterilants.(Product Review)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... DECON-SPORE 200 Plus is designed for pharmaceutical and biotechnology operations for the sterilization of manufacturing, packaging and filling equipment in aseptic processes. The product offers less odors than ready to use products, is less...

Vacuum cleaner nozzles.(Product Review)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Color-coded vacuum cleaner nozzles are available in five colors enabling users to dedicate a specific color to a specific application, such as floor cleaning, equipment cleaning, or the collection of a particular material. Since each nozzle is...

Freeze dryer.(Product Review)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... The LyoStar[R] II provides process accuracy, reliability and ease-of-use. The LyoStar II features RTD-controlled shelf temperature accuracy of +/- 0.5[degrees]C or better and vacuum control within 0.1% of set-point. Its 5.5 hp cascade...

Screw feeders.(Product Review)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... MECHATRON[R] screw feeders are commonly used in bead and tablet coating applications. The feeders meter dry powder coatings into a rotating drum filled with beads or tablets. In conjunction with a liquid coater the powders cover the beads and...

Modular process systems: complete line of products.(Product Review)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Family of specialty companies provides quality equipment and components for hygienic industries with single source convenience. From stainless steel tanks, heat exchangers and filter housings manufactured by Allegheny Bradford Corporation, to...

Roller compactor.(Product Review)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2004... Company has announced that their laboratory scale roller compactor, WP 120 is now 21 CFR Part 11 compliant. Alexanderwerk, Inc. Use InfoLINK 4A1197 or Call 800-369-8814 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Steam stripping/distillation technology helps meet new pharmaceutical effluent guidelines.(Application Area)
January 1, 2004... New regulations concerning the discharge of wastewater from pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, effective September 21, 2001, tightened restrictions nationwide on both direct dischargers (to receiving water bodies) and indirect dischargers...

Coating systems: various capacities.(Solid Dosage)
January 1, 2004... Company offers coating pans in capacities from 20 up to 2300 liters. All models can process tablets and pellets, and can perform aqueous, organic solvent film and sugar coating. Switching from one process to the other is easy. Brochure...

Split valve: for powder and granules.(Solid Dosage)
January 1, 2004... The Romaco/Zanchetta ISO Valve is a Simple Split Valve for powder and granules offering full split valve isolation with no motorized fine-centering device due to self-centering valve body and no inflatable seals. Available in 150 mm (6"), 200...

Tablet inspection machine: for plain or coated tablets.(Solid Dosage)
January 1, 2004... The ATI is able to inspect 2500 tablets/min in a barrier system. Special camera stations inspect the top and bottom surface of the tablets or the cylindrical part of the capsules. Additional camera stations for inspection of the areas around...

Fluid bed system: self-contained.(Solid Dosage)
January 1, 2004... The FL-M-3 Laboratory Fluid Bed system is a multi-functional granulation, coating and drying unit that incorporates three processing inserts for processing a wide range of products and batch sizes. Process inserts include a product container...

Granulators: laboratory to production scale.(Solid Dosage)
January 1, 2004... The Bohle-Gublair Fluid bed system provides top spray and bottom granulation in capacities from 20 grams to 500 kilos. The Bohle Mini-Granulator can provide blending, granulation and scale-up studies from a desktop. Bohle single pot technology...

Tablet-coating machine: for batch coating of low-dosage, high-potency, and hazardous compunds.(Solid Dosage)
January 1, 2004... The Accela-Cota Spectrum has lower bed depths and extended spray zones for coating uniformity. Loading, coating, unloading, and cleaning are contained. The machine can process from 100 to 1000L. Thomas Engineering, Inc. Use InfoLINK...

Tablet press: with improved Galenic applications.(Solid Dosage)
January 1, 2004... The optional Galenic package records the entire curve of the force signal and displays it on the press' operating terminal. This allows for simpler, more transparent analysis of the suitability of various substances for compression, while...

Tablet press: medium to high-speed.(Solid Dosage)
January 1, 2004... The Easy-Tab 3000 is engineered to produce high quality tablets for many diverse applications. The Easy-Tab 3000 is a medium to high speed single sided tablet press offering precompression and final compression. Each unit is available for "B"...

Tablet coating system: with perforated pans.(Solid Dosage)
January 1, 2004... Company offers complete tablet coating systems with perorated pans. Lab coating systems can incorporate three to four interchangeable pans. Systems are available with options including: swing-out spray arm for accurate and repeatable gun...

Centrifuge.(Solid Dosage)
January 1, 2004... The Pharma Peeler Centrifuge is ideal for separating liquid/solid suspensions and cake washing. An integrated, automatic heal removal system maximizes product yield and batch identification. High-speed feeding and discharge reduces cycle time...

Checkweigher load cell: higher speed and accuracy.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The FIT (Fast Intelligent Transducer) load cell is specifically designed for dynamic weighing applications because it features high torsion and bending stiffness. Extensive signal processing is integrated into the digital load cell enabling...

Level transmitter/sensor: for liquids and solids.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Model 8000-1, transmits and ultrasonic sound pulse from the sensor which is directed toward the product to be monitored. The time required for the pulse to travel from the sensor to the product and back to the sensor as an echo is precisely...

Plastic vials, dropper, caps: color coordinated.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... QosiPET vials in 5ml, 7ml and 10ml vials are available in clear, cobalt blue, black, yellow, red, green, gray, white and amber and may be mixed or matched with latex-free droppers in the same colors. Regular sealing caps with liner are also...

BioPoint Solutions, Inc. established to deliver pre-clinical data management and workflow enforcement for the biotech and pharmaceutical marketplace: BioPoint's core focus is to enable companies to reduce time to market, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize resource utilization.(Industry News)
January 1, 2004... BioPoint Solutions, Inc. recently announced its official company launch. Headquartered in Danvers, Massachusetts, BioPoint was established to fill a void within the biotech and pharmaceutical industry for completely integrated technology...

Honeywell to implement system at Boehringer Ingelheim plant.(Industry News)
January 1, 2004... Honeywell Process Solutions has announced that Boehringer Ingelheim, has awarded Honeywell to implement Experion[R] Process Knowledge System at its recently opened new bio-pharmaceutical plant in Biberach. The plant in Biberach is the largest...

DFB Pharmaceuticals Acquires Phyton Inc.,--world's largest plant cell fermentation facility.(Industry News)
January 1, 2004... H. Paul Dorman, Chairman and CEO of DFB Pharmaceuticals Inc., has announced that DFB has acquired Phyton Inc., a privately held specialized pharmaceutical company and a leader in the use of proprietary plant cell fermentation technology to...

Taste technology company receives funding for further research to eliminate bitter taste in oral medicines.(Industry News)
January 1, 2004... Linguagen Corp. a developer of ingredients used to improve the taste of pharmaceuticals, foods, and beverages, has received a commitment of $10.2 million in new equity financing. Participating in the first round financing were NJTC Venture Fund...

Hopper support and sliding key: streamlines changeovers.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The new support precisely locates the hopper using two alignment pins. Once the tooling is placed exactly in line, it never requires re-alignment. The support enhances equipment versatility by mounting multiple hopper sizes in the same amount...

High-speed door: safe and clean.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Protecdor[R] Clean Power Door features a Soft-Edge Safety System that helps protect personnel and products from injury and damage by replacing the hard bottom edge of traditional high-speed doors with a soft, impactable design. The design...

Refractometer: compact, easy-to-use.(New Products)
January 1, 2004... The Refracto 30PX is designed for precise measurement in lab and production environments. The meter can also store, and transfer results to a PC or printer. During measurement, the unit determines the temperature, and then corrects the...

Risky business--taking another look at manual vs. automated compliance.(Pharma IT)
January 1, 2004... Time to take another look at automating FDA compliance? "Gosh", you say, "need we or any pharmaceutical manufacturer look any further than the mountains of forms we fill out hourly in order to get an order out the door?'" YES, it's...