Pharmaceutical Processing articles from June 2002

Pharmaceutical Processing archives from June 2002

Tube Sealer.
June 1, 2002... The Hot Lips Tube Sealer is a portable, shoebox size machine that can heat seal thermoplastic tubing from 0.25" to 1.25" OD. The seal forms a tamperproof and leakproof closure for securing tubes from bags, bottles, and other vessels. Unit is...

Sanitary hose & matched fittings.
June 1, 2002... Line of platinum-cured silicone hose and matched stainless steel fittings provide a convenient way to transfer fluids in sanitary applications. Hose and fittings are available in seven sizes ranging from 1/4" to 2" and a variety of connection...

Tablet press.
June 1, 2002... The XL800 double-sided tablet press features a user-friendly control system that offers a secure password login system, an electronic audit trail, a product recipe capability, and comprehensive batch data management. The control system permits...

Modular cleanrooms.
June 1, 2002... Company provides design/build modular cleanroom solutions. This `box' within the `box' approach offers time and costs savings, plus guaranteed validation achieved through design/build methodology. The design/builder is assigned single source...

Central vacuum cleaning system.
June 1, 2002... The Monobloc 40 system offers easy to use controls and allows up to 10 users online simultaneously. Features of this system include a 48" diameter filter housing, large area cartridge filters, continuous pulse filter cleaning, integral NEMA 4...

Solid dosage. (Technology Update).
June 1, 2002... A variety of machines, equipment and technologies designed to produce solid dosage products are described in this section. Products featured include tablet presses, tablet coating machines, valves for handling solid dosage products, material...

21 CFR part 11. (Editor's Spotlight).
June 1, 2002... Get up-to-date information on the industy's most far-reaching regulation in this section. Products and services from a variety of solution providers are featured. If you are involved with regulatory compliance, and more specifically, validation...

Playing with numbers. (Editor's Picks).
June 1, 2002... A recent study released by the esteemed Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports that as many as one in five new drugs has serious side effects that aren't detected until the drug has been on the market for a significant...

Modular metering pumps: with manual, electric or pheumatic actuation. (Editor's Picks).
June 1, 2002... Pumps include sealless diaphragm or sealed plunger designs available with manual, electric, or pneumatic stroke adjusters and a wide selection of drive elements. Metering accuracy is +/-0.5% based upon a setpoint resolution of .01 mm. Pumps can...

Replaceable RTD temperatures assemblies: specifically designed for heat tracing applications. (Editor's Picks).
June 1, 2002... The unit consists of a terminal head and right-angle shaped outer sheath, with a curved weld-pad at the end. The replaceable RTD element assembly is contained in the outer tube and, when installed, presses against the pipe. Unit offers...

Tablet press tooling destruction: safe and efficient. (Editor's Picks).
June 1, 2002... The ERASER 2620 removes cups and punch tips from unwanted tableting punches safely and efficiently. It allows hands-free safe destruction of pharmaceutical tooling without generating heat, dust, or noise. The machine is constructed completely...

Screen: increased strength and reliability. (Editor's Picks).
June 1, 2002... The Magnum Screen can be engineered to balance screen life, capacity and blinding resistance to obtain the optimum performance for each application. The screen offers advanced bonding techniques that enhance operating rates while providing...

Manufacturing software: meets the technology and regulatory requirements of cGMP manufacturing operations. (Editor's Picks).
June 1, 2002... Regulus 3.0 includes applications for electronic recipe authoring; recipe and materials management; electronic document management; equipment and calibration records tracking; training and development records management; weighing and dispensing...

Color keying system: for quick disconnect couplings. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... The ChemQuik C8N08 Series of high purity PTFE quick disconnect couplings offers a simple solution for identifying critical chemical fluid lines and preventing accidental cross-lined connections. Once the coupling is connected, the halves may be...

Instrument connection system: allows for repair, calibration or replacement without interrupting the process flow. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... System features a pre-assembled block and bleed valve with 40% fewer leak paths than in-house alternatives. Unit features a fire-safe block valve and backup seat that will not burn meeting specification API 607. It comes with an optional port...

Sterile presaturated wipers: for use in aseptic processing zones. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Sterile SatPax 1000 presaturated wipers are designed for use in aseptic processing zones where microbial and particle contamination leads to an expensive loss of products. The wiper is presaturated with 70% USP Grade Isopropyl Alcohol. A...

Ball valve: high-cycle. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... The High-Cycle 7223D RotoBall[R] Bi-Direction Valve Series includes a high-performance Delta stem seal for an extended cycle life cycle; 50,000 - 100,000 cycles depending on system configuration. Maximum operating pressure is 5000 psig at...

Visual flow indicators: meets sterile-service needs. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Readily installed as a retrofit component, the units come standard in eleven sizes with a choice of clamp connection, butt-weld or sterile quick-connect electro-polished stainless steel heads. A unique O-ring design provides a smooth internal...

Container: features tubular body. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Super Sack[R] container with tubular body design is ideal as a linerless option for fine and hygroscopic materials. Tubular construction eliminates side seams, resulting in improved sift and moisture resistance. The spread strap design allows...

Universal loop display: features extra-large indicator. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... The SPD programmable field-mount loop display accepts a 4-20maA input and indicates real-time process status in mA, percent, or any designated engineering unit with an accuracy of +/-0.12% of input scale. Unit features a metal housing and an...

Pressure sensor: for high temperature applications. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... The subminiature Model S(H) is available to operate at temperatures up to 400[degrees]F. The unit delivers +/-1% FS accuracy. The excellent thermal characteristics and highly stable output provide reliable data over these extreme operating...

Sterilization/depyrogenation oven: saves floor space. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... The SD Oven is available in a smaller size, minimizing floor space requirements and allowing it to fit into small cleanrooms or other sterile environments. The oven is 50" x 96" and offers 30 cubic feet of chamber capacity. The side panels...

Shipping and storage containers: with permanent molded-in serial numbers, codes and logos. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Ship Shape containers feature permanent, molded-in serial numbers, FDA/USDA codes, company logos, addresses, symbols and other graphics, letters and numbers to speed identification of containers and their contents while aiding security. Molded...

Double planetary mixers: lab size. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... The DPM line of mixers is available in standard 1, 2 and 4 gallon sizes. Units are completely enclosed and all components are shrouded for safety. Standard features include vertical lifts; self-contained control panel, single point hook-up;...

Multiple stream mixer reactor: produces uniform nanoparticles. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... The Multiple Stream Mixer Reactor (MMR) produces uniform nanoparticles with phase purity previously unachievable with conventional batch reaction chemistry. The MMR uses the company's Microfluidizer[R] processor technology to mix two or more...

Shell-and-tube heat exchangers: for biotech and pharmaceutical processes. (IPIC Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... The Pharma-line is a double-tube sheet design shell-and-tube heat exchangers specially developed for duties within pharmaceutical and biotech processes. The Pharma-line offers the maximum hygienic solution for temperature control of WFI and...

Micronizer: can use small samples. (IPIC Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... The MC One[R] is a small laboratory R&D unit able to micronize and produce scalable Particle Size Distributions (PSD) from extremely small batches/samples of 0.2-0.3 grams up to 50-100 grams. The simplicity of design affords rapid cleaning and...

Solid dose QA/QC inspection system: off-line. (IPIC Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... The QC-100 was designed to meet the visual inspection needs of the QA/QC lab. The system features a halogen fiber optic light to provide full spectrum white light for color and cosmetic inspection. Lighting calibration is accomplished with an...

Sanitary centrifugal pumps: solve rouging problems. (IPIC Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... Pumps are ideal for all sterile and CIP applications and are non-rouging. Made from cold-rolled, deep-drawn, and forged 316L stainless steel. Pumps use only low carbon nickel chromemolybedenum steel and a controlled manufacturing process, to...

Hand-held dewpoint meter: stable and fast measurement. (IPIC Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... The DM70 offers stability and rapid response time making it ideal for temporary dewpoint measurements in industrial dewpoint spot-checking applications. DM70 can also be used as a tool for reading the output of fixed Vaisala dewpoint...

Metal detection systems: with stainless steel reject mechanism. (IPIC Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... The MET 30+ features a stainless steel reject mechanism. The newly designed device offers a robust, resilient alternative to the plastic reject mechanism and helps pharmaceutical customers meet stringent industry hygiene standards by...

Tablet printing: ultra-high quality. (IPIC Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... Tablet printing technology has been developed for one-color, one-sided printing on round, elliptical, oblong and oval shaped coated or un-coated tablets. High resolution printing affords clear, recognizable identification of printed tablets,...

Flexible couplings, joints and bellows: compensates for expansion and vibration. (IPIC Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... BlueLine fittings are constructed from uniform-walled, isostatically-molded virgin Teflon[R] PTFE and demonstrate a high level of design consistency due to an optimally designed convolution and a proprietary manufacturing process. The line...

Low-pressure transmitter: makes calibration easy. (IPIC Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... The Ashcroft[R] DXLdp uses the SpoolCal process valve actuator. This allows transmitters in critical airflow systems to be easily validated and calibrated in-place without disturbing process tubes or wiring. With a simple twist to the left, the...

Vials and cartridges: high quality. (IPIC Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... Company offers the Top Line series of vials and cartridges which offer full testing on their entire surface, including mouth finish and bottom. Company inspects all products and distinguishes between three levels of quality. forma vitrum inc.,...

Manufacturing services: for all types of products. (IPIC Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... Company offers full manufacturing capabilities for solids, liquids and topicals, including blending, tablet compression, film coating and encapsulation. Also available is extensive multiple-size packaging capabilities for solids, liquids,...

Tangential flow filtration system: for automated ultrafiltration. (IPIC Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... The CENTRASETTE 5 system is designed to minimize shear and simplifies cleaning for applications ranging from clinical-trial batch sizes to full-scale operations. The system offers biopharmaceutical processors a pre-designed platform for...

Cleaning equipment: assists with product purity. (IPIC Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... Company offers a range of pharmaceutical vacuums, comprised of intermittent-duty vacuums for general cleaning and maintenance, continuous-duty vacuum for process-integrated applications and central systems. Vacuums offer a wide range of...

Carousel outsert literature feeder: expands the infeed storage capacity of labelers. (IPIC Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... The Model 276 features a 12-pocket carousel. With each pocket holding a 48" magazine of outserts, the unit can run up to one hour without reloading. Designed for continuous running and simple operation, full literature trays are easily placed...

RO membrane elements: hot water sanitizable. (IPIC Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... Duratherm[R] spiral wound RO membranes are designed for high temperature applications. All Duratherm elements can be hot water sanitized up to 90 [degrees] C. Elements feature the Durasan[R] protective sleeve that helps ensure sanitation by...

Stainless steel ratchet drive: autoclavable. (IPIC Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... The 3/8" ratchet drive is made from 17-4 PH stainless steel. Its sculpted ergonomic handle is signed for a comfortable grip, making it easy and efficient to operate. Drive is full autoclavable through thousands of cycles without deterioration....

Hybrid controller: modular, scalable design. (IPIC Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... The HC900 is an advanced process and logic controller with data acquisition. It offers a modular, scalable design that is sized to meet the automation needs of process industries. A large screen, factory floor Operator Interface provides users...

Valve Actuator: small dimensional envelope. (IPIC Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... The Advantage Piston Actuator (APA) is manufactured from a thermoplastic, Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) and features easy access to bonnet fasteners and self-relieving spring tensions in the piston housing. The APA is a reverse acting (fail...

Integrated CIP modules: fully automated. (IPIC Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... Custom and standard CIP systems are available in multiple or single tank units and are designed to clean process lines and equipment. Fully automated modular systems mounted on skids minimize disruption to plant production, are tested prior to...

Process Tee Valve: all Teflon[R]. (IPIC Wrap-Up).
June 1, 2002... The all Teflon[R] PFA Cynergy[R] Process Tee Valve has a compact footprint with three common ports, to assist in the sampling, draining or diversion of critical process fluids. The valve design provides size and end connection configuration...

Tablet coating system: with perforated pans. (Solid Dosage).
June 1, 2002... 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...

Coating systems: various capacities. (Solid Dosage).
June 1, 2002... 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...

Tablet-coating machine: for batch coating of low-dosage, high potency, and hazardous compounds. (Solid Dosage).
June 1, 2002... 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., 575 W. Central Rd.,...

Tablet presses: wide range of available. (Solid Dosage).
June 1, 2002... The CPT Econoline Tablet Press family offers 16 tablet presses to choose from. Rated from 12,600 to 426,000 tablets per hour. The CPT Mini Press is available with "B" or "D" tooling and rated from 12,600 to 33,600 tablets per hour The CPT Mini...

High speed check counter: downloads data to PC. (Solid Dosage).
June 1, 2002... The KL50ic check counter incorporates a removable vibratory feeder for ease of cleaning, and a PC interface. A bar code scanner can be added to the system. The KL50ic maintains a counting accuracy of 99.98%, it requires no change parts or...

Remote vacuum gauges: for stand-alone vacuum measurement and control. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... The 7ER/FR Gauges can be microprocessor-based or analog models and provide local readout, control or direct interface with a chart recorder or data acquisition system. They can be readily integrated into most process systems. Gauges measure in...

Cylindrical blender: with paddle-type agitator. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Blender incorporates a paddle-type agitator to permit its use in a wide range of batch sizes. Machine has a working capacity of 100 cu. ft. and is driven by a 100 HP motor drive. A special right angle reducer design conserves floor space....

Jack Lysfjord of Bosch Packaging Technology awarded ISPE Distinguished Achievement Award. (Industry News).
June 1, 2002... The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) has awarded Jack Lysfjord the Richard B. Purdy Distinguished Achievement Award at the Society's Annual Meeting held recently in Las Vegas, NV. Established in honor of one of...

Attendance at 2002 Interphex event increases 17 percent. (Industry News).
June 1, 2002... The 2002 presentation of INTERPHEX (April 15-17, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY) lived up to its reputation as the world's pre-eminent event for pharmaceutical professionals with a 17 percent increase in attendance over the...

Hull moves to new headquarters and manufacturing facility. (Industry News).
June 1, 2002... Hull Company, a Division of SP Industries, has moved all its corporate and manufacturing operations to a new headquarters and production facility in Warminster, PA. A leader in advanced lyophilization systems and freeze-drying solutions, Hull...

ITT Industries acquires Precision Stainless Inc.: acquisition expands offering in attractive biopharmaceutical sector. (Industry News).
June 1, 2002... ITT Industries, Inc. has announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase the business and assets of Precision Stainless Inc., a leading manufacturer of process vessels for the biopharmaceutical industry. Precision's vessel products...

Pilgrim Software appoints new VP to head services and support. (Industry News).
June 1, 2002... Pilgrim Software, Inc., a global provider of enterprise quality management and business process solutions, has announced that it has appointed Juergen Hahn to the position of Vice President of Services and Support. Hahn will build on...

Revisions to USP-NF General Chapter <2750> on Manufacturing Practices for Dietary Supplements Proposed: revisions intended to include botanicals. (Industry News).
June 1, 2002... The USP has proposed in the March-April Pharmacopeial Forum 28(2) revisions to the General Chapter Manufacturing Practices for Nutritional Supplements in the United States Pharmacopeia 25 and the National Formulary 20 (USP 25-NF 20). The...

Air diaphragm pumps: high-pressure. (Pumps).
June 1, 2002... Pumps are designed for filter press feed applications. Features include discharge pressure at 305 psig with only 87 psig air inlet pressure; pre-set booster pressure without flow reduction; cost reduction due to higher flow of pump; sizes from...

Contamination-proof pumps: for specialized safety applications. (Pumps).
June 1, 2002... MityFlex[R] pumps are sealless and self-priming, with consistent positive displacement, capable of handling a wide variety of viscosities from air or gases to heavy slurries. MityFlex[R] pumps feature variable speed controls with flow rates...

Self-priming pumps: magnetic-drive, sealless. (Pumps).
June 1, 2002... Pump line has been extended with the addition of three models including a 7 1/2 HP model for flows to 212 gpm. Pumps are available in either polypropylene/PVDF or high temperature PVDF materials. There is no metal contact with the liquid being...

WFI pump: high purity service. (Pumps).
June 1, 2002... The WFI Series centrifugal pumps have an advanced seal design to prevent product contamination. A low flow seal flush design protects product sterility and saves product. Available in 26 models, it features 20 Ra internal surfaces, Viton and...

Liquid metering and dispensing pump: low sensitivity to pressure variation or viscosity. (Pumps).
June 1, 2002... The Travcyl(tm) liquid metering and dispensing pump delivers fluids in a positive and precise manner with very low sensitivity to pressure variation or viscosity. With minimal pulsation, no valves to clog, and zero internal leakage or slip-by,...

Manufacturing execution system: improves operational efficiencies. (21 CFR Part 11).
June 1, 2002... PMX[R] 3.3.0 improves operational efficiencies and extends batch recording for simpler proof of compliance. The software integrates four solutions, which cover the entire manufacturing process from product development, through supply chain...

21 CFR Part 11 compliance program: combines automated tools and expert services. (21 CFR Part 11).
June 1, 2002... Tools and services can be used with new and existing I/A Series systems, eliminating the need to purchase, engineer, install, and validate an entirely new system to be able to comply with 21 CFR Part 11. The program includes automated tools for...

Tracking software: easily configured. (21 CFR Part 11).
June 1, 2002... TrackWise software is Web-based and Windows-based software for tracking Deviations, Investigations, Customer Complaints, Audit Observations, and Corrective Action Items (CAPA). The system, implemented as a 21 CFR Part 11 compliant solution,...

Batch management system: aids in 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. (21 CFR Part 11).
June 1, 2002... iBatch 4.6 features a fully graphical and straightforward development environment and provides complete data collection, batch management, process visualization and supervisory control capabilities for all batch production needs. Users can...

Quality management software: features benefits FDA-regulated industries. (21 CFR Part 11).
June 1, 2002... Updated version of software helps to guide companies through compliance to FDA standards and easily maintain it. Program offers FDA-regulated and other companies electronic signature binding per 21 CFR Part 11, an audit trail, controlled...

Paperless recorder software option: for compliance with 21 CFR Part 11. (21 CFR Part 11).
June 1, 2002... The ESS option is available on Mini-trend and Multi-trend Plus paperless recorders. ESS Recorders feature restricted access requiring a user name and password; data encryption so that files cannot be changed; an audit trail that captures...

Manufacturing execution system: enhances compliance with cGMP and 21 CFR Part 11. (21 CFR Part 11).
June 1, 2002... The PAS-X system encompasses: production planning and scheduling; paperless recipe management; material flow control and work-in-progress tracking; warehouse management; weighing and dispensing operations; process monitoring and line control...

Software and system integrator: wide variety of applications. (21 CFR Part 11).
June 1, 2002... Company offers wide variety of services including process control/automation consulting services; systems integration services; GxP validation services and 21 CFR Part 11 solutions. Systems and services are scaleable from laboratory systems to...

Electronic vaulting and data recovery system: fast recovery of data. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... System runs automatically every night, without any personnel time, creating a secure, encrypted copy of all data. Files are recovered with just the click of a mouse. System provides: immediate recovery of one file or an entire database; greater...

Low-pressure transmitter: for in-place calibration. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... The Ashcroft[R] DXLdp low-pressure transmitter with the SpoolCal[TM] process valve actuator allows airflow systems to be easily validated and calibrated in-place without disturbing process tubing or wiring. With a simple twist to the left, the...

Flow meter: area-velocity. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... The AVFM uses a submerged ultrasonic sensor to continuously measure both velocity and level. The sensor is resistant to fouling and corrosion. It is tolerant of turbulence and high approach velocity. Unit can be configured with the standard...

Workstations: laminar flow. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Workstations are available in horizontal, vertical, crossflow and peripheral flow configurations. Units feature HEPA filters that are rated 99.99% efficient on 0.3 microns or larger. Liberty Industries, Inc., 133 Commerce St., East Berlin,...

Records management software: improves record storage and retrieval operations. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... FastPic Office improves the efficiency of records storage and retrieval operations while increasing filing accuracy and accountability. The software has been developed for fast and simple implementation and ease of use. With FastPIC office,...

Fume extraction arm: stainless steel. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... The NEX S is resistant to solvents and has a temperature threshold of up to 180[degrees]F. The unit is double grounded with anti-static hose to prevent static electricity and sparks in the air duct. All joints have an open hygienic design, and...

Dispersion system: continuous operation. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... The CDS-1 features in-line dispersion technology and Q-ware process control software to automatically control continuous powder incorporation and dispersion in a liquid stream. The compact, skid-mounted system is easy to integrate into a...

Rotary labelers: wide range of models. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Labelers are ideal for a wide range of standard or irregular shaped containers, glass or plastic, in sizes ranging from 30 ml to 2 liters. Units can handle paper, laminate, foil and plastic labels. Vision, barcode and other standard inspection...

Gauge Guards: protect ultrapure liquids. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... Kynar[R] PVDF Gauge Guards are designed for use with high-purity fluoroplastic systems. Series GGM guards protect liquids from contamination, and protect sensitive gauges from corrosion, clogging, instrument failure and resultant downtime. A...

Turbine Agitator: high performance, low maintenance. (New Products).
June 1, 2002... The HT Turbine Agitator is ideal in harsh, demanding environments where reliability is needed. Features include: output speed of 5 to 3500 rpm; compact, right-angle gear drive; 13 standard drive sizes from 1 to 1,000 hp; wide variety of...

Vector Corporation. (Coating Technology).
June 1, 2002... Product Line: Vector Corporation manufactures and markets a complete line of laboratory through production size coating pans and fluid bed processing systems for the coating of solid dosage products. Vector coating pans are available as a...

Werner Mathis. (Coating Technology).
June 1, 2002... Product Line: Werner Mathis is a successful supplier of coating equipment for the pharmaceutical industry for over 30 years. Two systems are specifically geared for pharmaceutical applications; the Labcoater is a table top sheet unit to...

DRIAM USA, Inc. (Coating Technology).
June 1, 2002... Product Line: DRIAM offers coating equipment for the pharmaceutical, food and agricultural industries. The manufacturing program consists of laboratory coating units with exchangeable drums and batch capacities from 6.5 liters to 36 liters...