Charles Ross app notes

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

   Capsule shell chemistries must meet myriad requirements, including those affected by consumer preferences, need for compatibility with APIs, formulation's dissolution rates, and overall product stability.

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

   This bulletin describes 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. This bulletin discusses 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. Recommended Mixing Equipment For Medical Adhesives 1/30/2013

    The growing demand for prescription and over-the-counter transdermal products encompasses a wide range of uses and conditions, from motion sickness and smoking cessation, to hormone replacements and pain management.