Pharmaceutical Processing articles from November 2003

Pharmaceutical Processing archives from November 2003

Sanitary Bag Dump System.
November 1, 2003... Sanitary Bag Dump/Screener System contains the dust and debris often released when bags of material are loaded into industrial separators. The new design features a removable grate for easy cleaning. The bag deck is now a smooth, one-piece...

Fluid mixers.
November 1, 2003... Available with horsepower up to 200, BRM Series feature AGMA Class #10 spiral bevel and helical gear set for high gear drive efficiency, especially in low speed mixing applications. The low-headroom, right angle drive is housed in a steel...

Dissolution testers.
November 1, 2003... The Offline Dissolution System offers highly flexible sample processing and analysis options. The unit makes it possible to collect high precision samples, to dilute the samples automatically using only one syringe pump, in combination with the...

Capsule filling machine.
November 1, 2003... 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...

Glovebox: humidity controlled.
November 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...

Counterfeiting concerns.(Editor's Picks)
November 1, 2003... The FDA has put drug counterfeiting on its list of "Hot Topics" and has assembled an Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force to address this issue. The task force has been charged with developing recommendations for achieving four goals: (1) preventing...

Tubing and fittings brochure: sanitary.(Editor's Picks)
November 1, 2003... Entitled The Industry Standard for Quality--Specialized tubing and fittings, the four-page four-color brochure presents the company's Tri-Clover brand line of sanitary fittings including the Tri-Clamp[R] and Tri-Weld[R] brands. Fittings feature...

Differential pressure gauges: highly stable.(Editor's Picks)
November 1, 2003... The 1130 Series uses a close-coupled magnetic rack-and-pinion design with four pole magnets to achieve high stability. Units feature a weather-resistant, stainless steel case, ideal for many processes and environments. The 1130 Series is...

Explosion proof forklift: designed for pharmaceutical vat handling.(Editor's Picks)
November 1, 2003... The WREX model in stainless steel is sanitary and non-corrosive making it ideal for pharmaceutical and other applications with high hygienic requirements. This particular unit has been designed to transport oversized heavy vats from processing...

Analytical balance: rapid and accurate weighing.(Editor's Picks)
November 1, 2003... The XS Balance features the SmartGrid, a slotted weigh pan that is suspended from the back of the weigh chamber. This feature removes buoyancy effects caused by temperature differences that lead to air currents. The air flows easily through the...

Tablet inspection system: automatically checks and sorts tablets.(Editor's Picks)
November 1, 2003... 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%...

Receiver controller: user-friendly operation.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... The [Series.sup.3] 2400 PLC Central Controller consists of two models. One model can operate up to 24 vacuum receiver on one or two blowers and another model that controls up to 48 vacuum receivers on two, three, or four blowers. The PLC...

Detergent: effective in cleaning fermentor and filters.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... TERG-A-ZYME is an enzyme-active powdered aqueous detergent. Its surfactants exhibit excellent wetting power and the protease enzyme is excellent for removing proteinacious soils and fermentation residues. It is biodegradable, readily...

Stainless steel collars: designed for harsh environments.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... 316 stainless steel collars are available off-the-shelf in set-screw, 1-pc, and 2 pc styles in 1/2" through 1" I.D. sizes for numerous applications. Collars can also be supplied as specials with threaded bores, mounting holes, and other custom...

Large diameter pipe sizes: for use with pipe fusion machine.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... Large diameter pipe sizes in 75, 90 and 110 mm are designed for use with the BCF[R] Plus Fusion Machine, which uses standard butt fusion fittings that reduce costs and allow for compact installations. The purity and chemical resistance...

Sanitary ball valves: for flush-bottom, in-line and multi-port applications.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... Fluid-Flow line consists of 1 1/2" through 4" flush-bottom, two-way, three-way and multi-port valves. Standard features are fully encapsulated seals, lull-port design, and sanitary No. 4 finish O.D. is offered as an option. Temperature of 300F...

Plug and play sensors: reduce process validation and decrease installation costs.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... INFOSENSE-P sensors provide a high level of accuracy and convenience through automatically linking the user's application to an NIST-traceable calibration lab. Sensor technology incorporates an EEP-ROM memory chip, preprogrammed with each...

Computer imprintable labels: look and perform like metal.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... Rating labels are computer imprintable using laser, thermal transfers, dot matrix and inkjet printers. Durability is maximized with surfaces coatings to ensure clear capture of variable date, which improves the performance and aesthetic...

Rollstock: for hard-to-hold, barrier applications.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... 2100 rollstock features a structure of polyester/foil/polyester/polyethylene sealant that provides excellent moisture, light and oxygen barrier in demanding product situations. The material can be used as a primary package for challenging...

Sealed cell measuring system: features a non-contacting air bearing seal.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... Sealed cell allows periodic dynamic oscillatory along with low stress transient rheological measurements on samples above their boiling point. The cell employs a patented, non-contacting air bearing seal, rather than standard o-rings and...

Liquid cartridge media: high efficiency and pleatability.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... Fathom[R] media is available in polypropylene and polypropylene/polyethylene construction which are chemically inert for most liquid filtration applications. Thermal bonding provides a high surface area for filtration performance while...

Temperature and humidity logger: software compliant with 21 CFR Part 11.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... ebro EBI 2 data loggers sense, record and display temperatures from -40 to +75C and humidity from 5 to 95% rH. Unit has a memory capacity of 40,000 measurement points with a recording period up to several years. The WINLOG 2000 software is 21...

Remote access panels: compact operator interface.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... Type FED remote access, panels offers a compact design with many built-in features geared toward simplifying and improving on-line machine operations. Standard features include a high-visibility monochrome LCD graphical display with LED...

Filtration equipment: for dust and product collection equipment.(Filtration)
November 1, 2003... Company offers a complete fine of filtration equipment and components to fit a wide range of OEM dust and product collection equipment within the pharmaceutical, API, and fine chemical industries. Items available include filter bags, filter bag...

Filter manager: eliminates bottlenecks in biopharmaceutical process development.(Filtration)
November 1, 2003... The Palltronic[R] Filter Manager is specifically designed to shorten the process development cycle during process validation as well as scale-up and scale-down operations. The fully automated filter manager precisely simulates production...

Filter housing: eliminates collection chamber.(Filtration)
November 1, 2003... The Opti-Clean design eliminates the collection chamber and incorporates the cartridge plate into the base. A drain path from each cartridge socket is utilized to direct the filtered product to the discharge port of the housing without the use...

Depth cartridge filters: new technology boosts filter life and dirt holding capacity.(Filtration)
November 1, 2003... Z.Plex filter technology produces filters with up to 100% greater filter life and dirt holding capacity than conventional melt blown depth filters at equivalent competitive efficiencies. In addition to longer filter life, filters produced with...

Filter fabrics: improved line.(Filtration)
November 1, 2003... Fluid bed dryer bags, centrifuge liners, round rings, Nutsche bags and associated items meet the most stringent requirements. Gasketed Nutsche bags offer the ease of installation and product removal of a bag design with the sealing security of...

Vacuum filters: rotary drum.(Filtration)
November 1, 2003... The K-S RDVF is an extremely versatile machine that provides reliable, continuous liquid/solid separation with minimum operator attention and low maintenance. Many sizes are available and custom designs are offered to meet specific application...

Herding filter: allows powder coatings to adhere properly to surfaces.(Filtration)
November 1, 2003... Herding Filters are made with absolutely no silicone and are textile free. The filters are an integral component to vacuum conveyors, because they prevent dust and fine particles from being drawn into the vacuum pump and escaping into the...

Polyethersulfone filter: high flux sterilizing grade.(Filtration)
November 1, 2003... The Express[R] SHF (sterilizing-grade high flux) hydrophilic 0.2 [micro]m filters provide superior flux, high sterility assurance and broad chemical compatibility with a wide range of buffer chemistries (pH 1-14), including acids and sodium...

PVDF membrane filter: available in various ratings.(Filtration)
November 1, 2003... The SteriLUX[R] PVDF membrane filter is available in 0.1 [micro]m, 0.2 [micro]m, 0.45 [micro]m and 0.6 [micro]m absolute ratings for the sterile filtration and clarification of liquids. The filter offers high flow rates and extremely low...

Rotary actuator: quarter-turn.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... The Copar unit is available in single-acting or double-acting design, both providing the force necessary to operate process control ball, butterfly, and throttle-type valves, not only to their fully open or closed positions, but also to...

Bimetal thermometers: with easy-to-read dial.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... The Maxivision[R] dial eliminates parallax error and can be read at any angle. Thermometers are manufactured to ASME B40.3 Grade A accuracy of 1% of span and come in 2", 3" and 5" dial sizes and in Fahrenheit, Celsius or dual scale ranges....

Portable/disposable: viscometer: includes disposable sample tubes.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... Manual viscometer can measure newtonian and non-newtonian viscosities under field conditions. Unit includes disposable sample tubes, a constant-temperature heating block for reducing the sample's temperature equilibrium time and a...

Glassware washer: productive and flexible.(Washing)
November 1, 2003... The Reliance[R] 400 Washer can accommodate four manifold racks, and with the optional Universal Shelving System[TM] can clean multiple sizes of glassware simultaneously. The system provides fast glassware turnaround with a 30-minute cycle time...

CIP system: no cross contamination.(Washing)
November 1, 2003... The Ultra Flow CIP system offers efficient, cost-effective CIP of process tanks, vessels and lines. Tiffs self-cleaning, single-use system provides shorter CIP cycles, minimal water and chemical use, shorter CIP cycles and a fresh, clean...

Wash station: for intermediate bulk containers.(Washing)
November 1, 2003... Station consists of a wash frame which supports a lower wash hopper with cone wash nozzles and an internal wash lance connected to a slave lid. MATCON USA Inc. Use InfoLINK 3L1156 or Call 800-369-8814 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Rotary vial washer: low to medium output.(Washing)
November 1, 2003... The MRW-800 rotary vial washer is a low to medium output (specific) vial washer offering speeds of up to 200 vials per minute. PennTech Machinery Corporation Use InfoLINK 3L1157 or Call 800-369-8814 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

High-impact tank washers: focus wash pattern in 180[degrees] arc.(Washing)
November 1, 2003... Fury 180[degrees] Open Top tank washers feature a unique piston design that permits one direction cleaning in sweeping or straight-line wash patterns from 65[degrees] to 180[degrees] to concentrate cleaning action on soiled areas of storage and...

Distributed I/O network: ideal for demanding applications.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... The NET Concentrator[R] System (NCS) provides 20-bit measurement resolution and high-quality signal conditioning capabilities. Data rates up to 100 megabits per second provide the speed needed for applications requiring precise real-time...

Flat panel display enclosure: with integrated function keypad.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... Standard flat panel display series includes a 28 key, legendable membrane keypad. Displays are available in 12.1, 15, 18.1 and 20.1 inch sizes. When integrated with a PC the enclosure offers the option of a Cat5 or FiberOptic KVM extender to...

Panel mount PLC: with LED.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... The FP-e PLC features an LED display and 1/16 DIN size. Unit is ideal for small machines where space is at a premium. Unit includes programming memory of 2.7K steps, over 180 easy-to-use instructions which includes 32 bit integer and floating...

Horizontal blenders: wide choice of agitator styles.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... Blenders are available in sizes from 25 to 5,000 gallons with a choice of single/double ribbon or paddle agitators both available with scraped surface. High-efficiency insulated heating and/or cooling jackets, which use operating pressures up...

Self-adhesive indicator tags: monitor temperature-sensitive goods.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... WarmMark TimeTemp Tags monitor warming temperatures of refrigerated products during shipping and storage. Tags are available in a number of temperatures from -18C to 37C. When warmed above the tag's rated temperature, the three indicating...

Fire suppression system: for vertical carousels.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... Fire suppression system can be easily installed on vertical carousels to give pharmaceutical organizations an efficient and effective method of extinguishing fires. The pneumatically operated system is approved and certified by Factory Mutual...

Container: fabric eliminates need for liners.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... SuperSack[R] container is constructed with GSS fabric for superior moisture and air protection for sensitive products. The container is constructed of an aluminized film laminated to woven polypropylene fabric and is ideal for applications in...

Shrinksealer: for tamper-evident shrinkbanding.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... The Model 65 has a capacity of up to 200 containers per minute (CPM) and a full body shrinksleeving up to 160 CPM. With a quick-change sleeve diameter capability from 3/8" to 3 1/4" and a band height range from 5/8" to 8", the unit can handle a...

Professional flytraps.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... Superior flytrap designs have been named Gilbert since Doll Gilbert built the first, truly professional flytrap in 1967. Today, Don's son, David, leads the industry away from misleading gimmicks, toward sincere professionalism. Gilbert...

Tablet press replacement parts.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... High quality parts ensure smooth operation, machine longevity and better tool performance. Before producing tablet press parts, we research for increased performance, superior design and the best material specifications. Paris include: complete...

Stainless steel "clean" hand tools.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... Steritool produces a range of stainless steel "clean" hand tools for use in sterile production, aseptic cores and cleanrooms. The tools can be steam autoclaved through thousands of cycles without deterioration, allowing GMP to be maintained...

Temperature monitoring.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... The Micropack III Tracer is a wireless temperature-monitoring system. The MPIII delivers precise measurements (+/-0.1[degrees]C) throughout a wide temperature range. This precision, combined with its very small size, allows the MPIII to provide...

Instrumentation for research and industry.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... THE FREE 2003/04 Cole-Parmer[R] General Catalog features more than 2,200 pages of products for applications in fluid handling, industrial technology, research, biotechnology, chemical processing, and pharmaceuticals. Cole-Parmer Instrument...

Ebro[R] EBI-6 transport logger.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... Ebro[R] offers a new. economical temperature logger with LED alarm status. Making incoming External temperature probes and start/stop buttons are available: discount with kits. Dresser Instruments, 250 East Main St., Stratford. CT 06614....

Ebro[R] EBI-125 series.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... Monitor pressure and temperature in autoclaves and critical hot/cold applications. Various probes and configurations are offered: up to three channels in one datalogger. Ebro[R] WINLOG 2000V software is FDA part 11 Compliant Dresser...

Ebro[R] EBI-85 ATT.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... An exclusive ebro[R] logger for cold chain management applications on dry: high accuracy from -85[degrees]C to 85[degrees]C. Maintain FDA part 11 compliance with the WINLOG 2000V software. Dresser Instruments, 250 East Main St. Stratford,...

Measure color ... measure quality.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... The UltraScan[R] XE spectrophotometer measures the reflected or transmitted color of a wide range of pharmaceutical products. Use it to measure the reflected color of tablets, caplets, capsules, and dip strips or to measure the color of clear...

Seal Master[R] inflatable seals.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... Improve production efficiency with versatile, custom-built, fabric-rein forced elastomeric seals. In addition to sealing, they are widely used for mixing, drying, cooling, granulating, coating, conveying and other applications. Require little...

Dry Vacuum Pump.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... The DRYFLO Model GDP 250 Dry Vacuum Pump features a simple design that incorporates hook and claw rotors mounted on two shafts. As they move, the rotors push gas or gas mixtures through the pumping stages without means of mechanical...

Humidity/temperature meter.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... Vaisala's HM70 hand-held meter is ideal for spot-checking humidity measurements in demanding applications. Supports field checking and calibration of Vaisala's fixed humidity instruments. Based on Vaisala's advanced HUMICAP[R] technology. ...

AL-6XN[R] alloy fittings catalog.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... The AL-6XN[R] Alloy Technical Data & Fittings Catalog describes general and physical properties of AL-6XN alloy. It also contains information on welding AL-6XN alloy and common stainless steel corrosion issues as well as a complete AL-6XN alloy...

Corrosion resistant alloy.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... CSI has responded to the need for a more corrosion resistant alloy in sanitary process systems by developing a stocking program of Hastelloy C-22 sanitary tubing and fittings. Hastelloy C-22 alloy is the most versatile...

Pharmaceutical vacuum cleaner.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... Full-color brochure covers Nilfisk-Advance America's complete offering of Nilfisk and CFM pharmaceutical vacuums, ideal for a broad range of cleanroom, packaging, lab, oratory, and product zone cleaning applications. Nilfisk-Advance...

Sanitary fittings and tubing: www.al6xn.com.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... Central States Industrial provides a complete line of sanitary fittings and tubing in AL-6XN. This alloy provides superior corrosion resistance when 316L stainless steel components are inadequate. AL-6XN alloy is a "super-austenitic" alloy...

Pneumatic conveying: www.vac-u-max.com.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... A leading supplier of pneumatic conveying equipment and industrial vacuum cleaners company has launched a new Web site. Visitors can search by application or components or request a quote by filling out the Online Request for Quotation Form....

Turnkey dry rooms.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... Rooms provide humidity levels from 1% to 45% RH for critical pharmaceutical processing with hygroscopic materials. Applications include manufacturing of reagent strips, reagent/bulk powder processing, suture manufacturing and packaging, and...

Professional flytraps: www.gilbertinc.com.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... Gilbert[R] has been the leading manufacturer of professional flytraps since company founder, Don Gilbert, designed and manufactured the first industrial insect light trap with a catch tray in 1967. Gilbert Industries, Inc. Use InfoLINK...

Control panels.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... Control panels feature all UL-approved components and are wired in accordance to UL requirements fur control panels. Designed to be installed in a cleanroom, either recessed in the wall or on the wall, they feature lull controls, alarms,...

Pneumatic conveying systems.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... Brochure describes the company's line of pneumatic conveying systems for the pharmaceutical industry. Featured products include: multiple tablet press loading system; bag handling, check sieving, weigh system; process vessel direct loading and...

Clean rooms.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... HiPharma cleanrooms feature movable walls with a patented system for easy disassembling. Cleanrooms also offer high mechanical strength, steam and chemical agent resistance, high dimensional stability, anti-scratch surface, maintenance-free,...

Environmental sensors: www.vaisala.com.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... Vaisala-a leader in environmental measurement develops, manufactures and markets state-of-the-art relative humidity, dewpoint carbon dioxide, ammonia, barometer pressure, and wind transmitters, sensors, and hand-held meters for industrial...

Industrial digital gauge.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... The new Ashcroft[R] industrial digital gauge features 4-20 mA output and a switching option of one or two SPDT switches to combine indication, transmission and switching capability into one package. The line features a .25% full scale terminal...

Filtration & separation solutions: www.pall.com/biopharm.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... Pall's Life Sciences Group is fully integrated to offer product lines that start in the lab with drug discovery, gene manipulation and proteomics applications, and extend into drug development, process scale up, through to full drug...

Precision instrumentation: www.mesalabs.com.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... Mesa Laboratories, Inc., DataTrace Division develops, manufactures, and markets high-quality, precision instrumentation for monitoring temperature, humidity, and pressure. The DataTrace Tracers are available to accurately monitor many...

Multiple-vessel blending system.(Literature & Product Review)
November 1, 2003... The M.V.P. Blending System is a multi-functional system that features five of the company's blender geometries with the maneuverability of a post lift. The system is ideal for sanitary service and applications involving high-value products. The...

Thermometers: high reliability.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... Ashcroft[R] Duratemp[R] thermometers feature a molecular sieve design that uses a combination of a chemically unreactive gas and activated carbon which produces much lower internal pressures. These lower pressures are transmitted to a silicone...

Sieve: for difficult materials.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... The Vibrasonic Spiroscreen[R] enables powders to be sieved accurately on fine meshes. The unit increases the value of the screened powders as well as improving the quality of the final products they produce. The unit eliminates mesh blinding...

Agitator: double-motion scrape-surface.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... Unit features pressure/vacuum rating internally and trunnion tilt or piggyback motors on any size from pilot lab to 1,000 gallon production units, depending whether gentle blending or high-viscosity processing is required. Lee Industries,...

Metal detector: for material handling applications.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... Phantom metal detection systems are available in a wide range of custom-sized rectangular, pipeline, and gravity-feed apertures. Each system features automatic set-up, operation, self-test and diagnostics, multiple product changeovers,...

Container: fabric eliminates need for liners.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... SuperSack[R]container is constructed with GSS fabric for superior moisture and air protection for sensitive products. The container is constructed of an aluminized film laminated to woven polypropylene fabric and is ideal for applications in...

Pressure and temperature loggers: for steam sterilization.(New Products)
November 1, 2003... The ebro Model EBI-125A-PT is designed for direct use in autoclaves. The built-in temperature compensated ceramic pressure sensing element and the PT 1000 temperature sensor, combines with ebro WINLOG 2000 software to provide measurement and...

The fine chemical industry is cleaning up its act.(Filtration)
November 1, 2003... From filtering to concentrating or removing solids, to removing impurities or extracting valuable product, or to facilitating waste-stream cleanup and byproduct recovery, the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industry is cleaning up its act with...

Validation services: cGMP compliant.(Validation)
November 1, 2003... Company is an independent consulting practice that offers complete cGMP compliant validation services that encompass packaging, software, and process validation. By combining a life cycle methodology based on GAMP guidelines and strong internal...

Environmental control systems validation: for regulated manufacturers.(Validation)
November 1, 2003... 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...