INSIGHTS ON SOLID DOSE MANUFACTURING

SOLID DOSE MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

  • Unused Stokes 560 tablet press tooling, tooling size: 3650 x 7850 inch Caplet, 44 Lower Punch/44 Upper Punch/44 Die, manufactured by Natoli.

  • Natoli Scientific takes pride in its comprehensive USP<1062> Tablet Compression Characterization services, tailored to address the complexities of tableting in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Staying true to the parameters outlined in the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter 1062, our approach meticulously evaluates tablet compression behaviors. By thoroughly characterizing the compression profile, we can pinpoint the optimal compression force required to form a cohesive tablet without applying undue stress that could lead to capping — the separation of tablet tops during or after the compression phase.

  • When AST came to the table on the design for our new fill-finish isolator, one of the first areas AST engineers wanted to address was the usability and accessibility of the isolator and corresponding operations. With our customers’ point of view in mind, we wanted to address specific points of friction routinely encountered by operators and closely examine whether those friction points were necessary.

    Does an isolator need to be ergonomically unfriendly to clean?

    Should simple mechanisms like isolator doors be challenging to engage? (As much as one can appreciate exercise, no one wants to do “arm day” in cleanroom coveralls).

    Does routine maintenance have to be time-consuming and laborious?

    Many of these factors are accepted as par for the course in aseptic fill-finish manufacturing. Our question was, why?

  • Our NP-400 is a 24/7 workhorse that features built in controls and off-the-shelf electronics. A self-lubricated turret and upper and lower cams reduce maintenance costs and provide longer operation time. The NP-400’s compact design is ideal for tablet manufacturers who need a reliable, efficient press to make up to 3,000 tablets per minute.

  • The big bag emptying stations of Dec are based on a modular design. This allows to be ideally equipped with systems for each product’s characteristics with corresponding docking systems for non-potent to highly active powders. Depending on the product flow, there is a range of discharge devices or lump breakers available. With the use of load cells, it is possible to dose accurately into the receptacle.