Pharmaceutical Processing articles from July 2003

Pharmaceutical Processing archives from July 2003

In-line/batch emulsifier.
July 1, 2003... The Ytron Z Emulsifier offers high levels of consistency and control of high-shear processes such as coarse dispersion and wet grinding, fine solids dispersion and immiscible phase emulsifying/homogenizing. Incorporating up to three sets of...

Pick and Peel Blistercards.
July 1, 2003... Child-resistant, senior-friendly Pick and Peel[R] Blistercards offer a combination of safety, security, reliability and ease of use for oral medications. Pick and Peel is certified for clinical trials and can accommodate a diary to verify...

Double Containment Piping.
July 1, 2003... The Duo-Pro[R] Double Containment Piping System consists of two separate pipes (carrier and containment) constructed of corrosion-resistant thermoplastic materials, including Polypropylene, PVDF, Halar[R] and HDPE. With carrier piping available...

WIP tabletting system.
July 1, 2003... Fully contained wash-in-place (WIP) tabletting system is suitable for any facility requiting dust control combined with faster and easier changeover and cleaning. All aspects of the system are contained: charging duct from bin, bin charging...

Tablet coating system.
July 1, 2003... The VHC/VPC-1355 Hi-Coater laboratory/pilot system is designed to incorporate both a fully perforated and a partially perforated pan design. This design supports all brands of tablet coating equipment and has three sizes of pans available in...

Steam-to-Steam Humidifier: features new control. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The STS Steam-to-Steam Humidifier with Vapor-Logic control has a temperature sensor to hold water at a preset temperature, data reports, backlit display, and real-time clock that allows time-stamped alarm tracking and the ability to program...

Container dumper: direct lift. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Unit accepts and elevates a container, then discharges the contents at 80" above floor level. Unit features washdown duty 304 stainless steel construction with a No. 4 finish. The product discharge chute is coated with PTFE for enhanced...

Woven polypropylene container: features tubular body design. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The Super Sack[R] container, is a linerless option for fine and hygroscopic (water and moisture sensitive) materials. Its tubular construction eliminates side seams, resulting in improved sift and moisture resistance. The spread strap design...

Disconnect enclosures: come in nine sizes. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The DN4X series of flange mounted stainless steel disconnect enclosures are ideal for use where protection from dust, water, oil, and dripping water are required. With provisions for mounting a disconnect device on the right flange, the...

Seals: solve pharmaceutical production problems. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Chemraz seals combine the chemical compatability of pharmaceutical grade perfluoroelastomer compounds with the resilience of robber. SD585 and SD625 seals have excellent compression set characteristics and are well suited for a variety of...

Imaging flow cytometer: analyzes fluid-borne contaminants. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... FlowCAM[R] is a high speed imaging flow cytometer that automatically counts, images and analyzes cells or particles in a discrete water sample in one minute (or in a continuous flow in real time) and stores data in a spreadsheet for instant...

Improving drug safety. (Editor's Picks).
July 1, 2003... The FDA recently released a final guidance document to sponsors of investigational new drug applications (INDs).The document specifically addresses the chemistry, manufacturing and controls information submitted for Phase II and Phase III...

Replacement screens: for rectangular separators. (Editor's Picks).
July 1, 2003... Line of hook style and bonded style replacement screens for rectangular separators can be used in most of the rectangular vibratory separators that are available, including the company's own line. Hook screens incorporate either a single or...

Sanitary pressure gauges: autoclaveable. (Editor's Picks).
July 1, 2003... The "EK" series mini gauge is available with a "CPM" fitting for use on 1/2" through 2" line sizes. When ordered with this connection option, the gauge will withstand repeated autoclave cycles with re-zero required only after the first...

Buoyancy level switch. (Editor's Picks).
July 1, 2003... The Type 8181 Buoyancy Level Switch detects liquid levels and switch pumps, valves, PLC relays and alarms. Applications include level control, minimum and maximum level monitoring, leak detection, pump protection, and overfill protection. Unit...

Mopping systems: multi-bucket. (Editor's Picks).
July 1, 2003... TruCLEAN[R] mopping systems are designed and engineered to capture and isolate contaminants; ensuring uniform application of unadulterated cleaning and disinfecting solutions into walls, floors and ceilings. Systems are visually-coded and...

High-security foil: prevents counterfeiting. (Editor's Picks).
July 1, 2003... PROTECCO[R] anti-counterfeiting blister foil offers security features that help to guarantee the originality of products to patients, as well as throughout the distribution chain. PROTECCO[R] can be customized with holographic or Guilloche...

Floor scale pit: for sanitary applications. (Weighing).
July 1, 2003... Factory formed stainless steel floor scale pit is easily installed to provide the cleanest environment possible, while saving time and money on pit installations. The unit eliminates the need for elaborate forming during pit construction....

Weighing system: in-motion. (Weighing).
July 1, 2003... The Milltronics Autoweigh Feeder 400 Series is specially designed for high accuracy on low-capacity processes. The design eliminates material build-up to ensure accurate, reliable measurement. The unique long length platform weighbridge mounts...

Production Weighing System: for high-speed weighing and filling. (Weighing).
July 1, 2003... The AD-4212 Production Weighing System uses Super Hybrid Sensor Technology, making it ideal for high-speed weighing and filling, checkweighing, and remote weighing applications. The unit provides GLP/GMP compliance with data output of weight...

Checkweigher: highly accurate. (Weighing).
July 1, 2003... The Ramsey AC9Rx is able to weigh, depending upon package weight and rate, with accuracies of +/- 50 milligrams. Speeds up to 500 ppm are achievable. A completely enclosed weighing area along with a special loadcell and integrally mounted...

Indicator/controller: programmable. (Weighing).
July 1, 2003... The 920i programmable indicator/controller is designed for batching, level monitoring, data acquisition, multi-scale, and network automation applications. It features a large LCD screen that can be configured with weight character sizes up to...

Load cell: sanitary and non-intrusive. (Weighing).
July 1, 2003... The PanCake Load Cell is sanitary, nonintrusive, easy-to-retrofit and has the option of a 4-20mA output directly from the load cell. No calibration or summing box is required as the unit is factory calibrated. GWT Global Weighing...

Checkweigher: modular design. (Weighing).
July 1, 2003... The AS line is available as a stand-alone checkweigher or in combination with a metal detector head. The line is a modular system that balances the need for a tailor made solution with ease of maintenance and cost control. Variable speed AC...

Website showcase.
July 1, 2003... www.symex.de Mixing Systems Agitated vacuum process mixing systems include a recirculating variable speed homogenizer with direct induction features for powders and liquids. Units available from the Lab CML4 up to the CML6000 as...

Liquid filling systems: provide net weight filling accuracy. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... NET/MASS[R] net weight liquid filling systems deliver accurate fills without sacrificing versatility or flexibility. NET/MASS Coriolis mass meter based liquid fillers are designed to fill products that change in viscosity or density, are...

Film and bags: variety of materials. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Ultraclean Film packaging meets the needs of a wide range of applications. Kenylon[TM] nylon products are ideal for clean packaging applications and are heat resistant, moisture permeable, and flex crack, tear and puncture resistant. They...

Concentric blender: provides shorter mix cycles. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... A new line of vertical blenders incorporates a unique conical-shaped agitator design combining helical ribbon and screw designs. The agitator is mounted vertically and rotates at close clearance to the conical vessel walls. Materials being...

Air-operated conveyor uses 316: stainless steel construction. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Air operated 316 Stainless Steel Line Vac Conveyors convert ordinary hose or tube into an inline conveying system for pharmaceuticals, food products, and other bulk materials. These conveyors feature large throat diameters for maximum...

Conveyor: uses chain design. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The new Model "C" Tubular Drag conveyor is engineered with a chain design instead of cables, providing gentle handling and reduced degradation while maintaining a totally enclosed system. This moderate duty conveyor, which is able to handle up...

Magnet separators: handle high-volume flow. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Hump Magnets provide reliable protection against tramp iron damage to processing equipment. They are used in pharmaceutical, and other industries to remove ferrous fines as well as large pieces of tramp iron from many types of dry particulates...

Multiple sensor head IR Thermometer: automatically corrects for emissivity. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... Non-contact, automatic emissivity correcting, IR Thermometer features multiple sensor heads for uniform temperature measurements. Multi sensor head unit allows the user to obtain more than one temperature measurement on a specific target,...

Sampling Valve: provides precise control. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The Quik[TM] Sampling Valve is designed for manufacturing, and processing operations where small, precisely controlled samples of fluids are required. Using a combination of rising stem and quarter-mm valves, it enables the liquid flow to be...

What a difference DNA makes! (IPIC Update).
July 1, 2003... It's hard to believe that half a century has passed since James Watson and Francis Crick first published the findings that changed the way we think about biology forever. Back in 1953, the idea of a molecule in the shape of a double helix...

Thermodynamic Steam Trap: offers extended trap life. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The Sanitizer NTD230L Sanitary Thermodynamic Steam Trap features 316L stainless steel construction and internal/external surface finishes of 32 Ra or better. It has a single moving part, which provides extended trap life. The unit features heat...

Bulk Bag Discharger: maximizes production efficiency. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The modular Material Master[TM] Bulk Bag Discharger offers features that maximize production efficiency. Its special bag hangar frame adapts to multiple bag sizes and features safety strap stops. Automatically sequenced bag massagers and bag...

Welded-fabric filter elements: offer high flow rates, long life, lower cost. (New Products).
July 1, 2003... The Hayflow[TM] filter element is based on a patent-pending design that reduces cost while delivering either high flow rates in compact vessels or an extended lifetime and lengthened changing cycles in standard-sized vessels. The heart of the...

MAPA AdvanTech. (Contamination Control).
July 1, 2003... The TRIonic glove range adds the new longer length TRIonic 521 (18") and 522 (24") to the tri-polymer (nitrile, neoprene and natural rubber) glove line. TRIonic 521 and 522 are 20 mil, Z-grip, hand specific tri-polymer gloves that are processed...

ITW Texwipe. (Contamination Control).
July 1, 2003... Product Line: Company manufactures cleanroom products with low particle levels including; sterile wipers validated to a Sterility Assurance Level of 10-6; sterile alcohol; products pre-wetted with 70% Isopropyl Alcohol; wipers with high...

Contec. (Contamination Control).
July 1, 2003... Product Line: The EasySat Bucketless Floor Mop is an effective and quick solution to cleaning challenges. Designed specifically for the cleanroom, this innovative new mop is easy to use, the built-in solution tank completely eliminates the...

Nilfisk-Advance America. (Contamination Control).
July 1, 2003... Product Line: Nilfisk-Advance America's compact pharmaceutical vacuum cleaners help contamination-control specialists efficiently collect and retain ultra-fine powders, dust, hazardous materials, and other debris. The company's vacuums...

Ross Cook, Inc. (Contamination Control).
July 1, 2003... Product Line: Ross Cook designs and manufactures custom vacuum systems for the pharmaceutical industry. Central and portable vacuum systems designed to safely collect fine and super-fine pharmaceutical powers to prevent product cross...

Batch mixers: sanitary stainless steel. (Mixing, Blending, Drying).
July 1, 2003... The Rotomixx[R] and Rotomaxx batch mixers offer the option for a pharmaceutical grade stainless motor, where an internal proximity sensor can be installed to read actual motor shaft speed with Digital Readout either on the unit or remotely...

Powder Blender/Mixer: three-dimensional movement. (Mixing, Blending, Drying).
July 1, 2003... The 3-D Powder Blender/Mixer employs a three-dimensional movement known as the Schatz motion. This motion gently mixes powders and granulates of differing weights, sizes and flow properties. It is a sterile and dust free operation while...

Belt filter: combines filtration and drying. (Mixing, Blending, Drying).
July 1, 2003... Gas-Tight and Fume Tight horizontal belt filters are available in an advanced sanitary design, meeting current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, including clean-in-place (CIP)...

Blending system: minimizes air introduced into the process. (Mixing, Blending, Drying).
July 1, 2003... The Tri-Blender blending system is designed to thoroughly and efficiently blend dry ingredients and liquids while minimizing the air introduced into the process. This process almost totally eliminates lumping, foaming and flooding. The...

Granulator/Fluid Bed Dryer: integrated system. (Mixing, Blending, Drying).
July 1, 2003... Integrated system is engineered and designed to meet the specific requirements of the customer, which includes product transfer/handling between the processing units and incorporating automated process controls. The High Shear Mixer Granulator...

Fluid Bed Dryer: high efficiency. (Mixing, Blending, Drying).
July 1, 2003... The MAGNAFLO Fluid Bed Dryer features a conical expansion chamber which cuts the velocity of air in half from the bottom of the expansion chamber to the top. This helps keep the fine particles out of the upper expansion chamber and off of the...

High shear granulator: bench-top. (Mixing, Blending, Drying).
July 1, 2003... The KG-5 is now available with a standard full color touch screen control system. This new display allows the operator to monitor and control all facets of the wet granulation process, including mixing speeds, times, power consumption, liquid...

One-bowl granulator dryer: lab size. (Mixing, Blending, Drying).
July 1, 2003... The ROTOLAB laboratory size one-bowl granulator/dryer is designed for up to 1 kg batches. Features include a variable speed impeller, vertical chopper, solution spraying system, vacuum drying with a jacketed, tilting bowl and GA.ST. "gas...

Effectively managing the outsourcing relationship. (Contract Services).
July 1, 2003... Outsourcing is growing at a rapid rate in the United States, Europe and Asia because organizations view outsourcing as a way to achieve strategic goals, reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction and provide other efficiency and effectiveness...

The cost benefits of zero-client architecture for pharmaceutical manufacturing applications. (Contract Services).
July 1, 2003... Throughout the history of computerized systems, there have been several major shifts in the platform and distribution of software execution. Ease of Deployment Access to information must extend beyond the four walls of a...