Charles Ross app notes

1. Recommended Mixing Technologies For Producing Capsule Shells 4/23/2021

   Learn how you can simplify mixer selection for a particular capsule-shell formulation by considering the formulation's viscosity and the appropriate level of shear.

2. Recommended Mixing Equipment For Liquid Supplements 7/21/2020

   Explore the benefits of preparing liquid supplements in a multi-shaft mixer designed for bulk agitation, high-speed solids dispersion, and superior heat transfer.

3. Sanitary Mixing In Multi-Agitator Systems 2/4/2020

   Multi-shaft mixers are versatile systems used in the production of pharma and medical products. Here, we discuss equipment features commonly supplied on multi-shaft mixers for sanitary applications.

4. Recommended Mixing Equipment For Ophthalmic Preparations 9/5/2018

   In the processing of ophthalmic solutions, high-shear mixers are utilized for dissolving salts as well as dispersing viscosity enhancers, antioxidants and other additives.

5. Recommended Mixing Equipment For Tablet Coatings 9/5/2018

   Designed for high-speed powder dispersion, the Ross Solids/Liquid Injection Manifold Mixer is well proven in the preparation of tablet coatings. 

6. Recommended Mixing Equipment For Pharmaceutical Gels 9/5/2018

   A majority of pharmaceutical gels are shear-thinning semisolids prepared by dispersing hydrophilic polymers into an aqueous vehicle. Proper mixing requires a good balance between agitation and shear.

7. Recommended Blending Equipment For Nutraceuticals 9/4/2018

   Dry blending is an indispensable operation in the manufacture of multivitamins, sports supplements, herbal extracts, meal-replacements, green food powders, and other nutraceutical products.

8. Blending And Drying High-Density Powders 10/9/2014

   For years, blending dense slurries has been a job for the traditional vacuum dryer with a rotating vessel. Today, processors are finding a different blender/dryer can handle the heaviest of materials more easily.

9. Guard Against Product Migration In Your Ribbon Blender 4/30/2014

   This application note offers tips for efficiently containing powders in a ribbon blender to ensure operator safety, prevent cross-contamination and promote easy clean up.

10. Advantages Of Preparing Wet Granulations In A Planetary Mixer 1/30/2013

    Planetary mixers are ideal for wet granulation processes. Advantages include "one-pot" processing, high uniformity and yield, predictable performance, and ease of cleaning.