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Although not all women use makeup every day, almost all of them own at least one makeup product, be it lipstick or face powder. Most makeup products share the same basic ingredients of waxes, oils, and fillers with pigments like iron oxide used for colors and shades. Makeup manufacturing equipment includes pulverizers, mixers, and mechanical press machines to produce cosmetic products in different forms such as powder, liquid, or mousse.

Makeup

Eating is more than just nutrition, but we have found ways to increase the nourishing power of our foods. Nutraceuticals manufacturing, from vitamin C powder and probiotics to omega 3 oil, is a concentration of natural ingredients and health supplements that complement our diets. While dietary supplements are not quite haute cuisine, the process of extraction and purification is no less a blend of science and art.

Nutraceuticals

<p class="filterable-grid__description">Liquid dosage forms are designed for easy absorption. The body quickly carries the active ingredients through the system and triggers the required response. But the greatest advantage of this medicinal type is its flexibility in formulation and dispensation. From lotions and syrups to drops and sprays, liquid solutions can be adapted to different administration routes including parenteral, topical, and oral. The fundamental liquid dosage manufacturing process involves dissolving or suspending solutes in a fluid. But that is not enough. A precise blend of excipients is needed to make the medicine go down.</p>

Liquid dosage forms

Healthcare products are goods or services used to improve, maintain or prevent the deterioration of health or ease the consequences of illness. Healthcare products include a wide range of goods, from hospital clothing, over plasters, wound care products and diagnostic devices. These products must be clean and contamination-free, which is achieved with strictly regulated healthcare equipment.

Healthcare products

Drawing samples and testing them for conformity with preset quality standards allows manufacturing units to produce a consistent quality of the product. In a batch process, sample testing systems ensures that each batch meets the specified standards. In a continuous process, product and materials testing helps in the early identification of quality issues, saving significant time and resources, and preventing a sub-standard product from reaching the market. The selection of industrial testing equipment depends on the identification of key quality parameters. These parameters may include volume, weight, viscosity, hardness, particle size distribution, sterility, gauge and containment, among other parameters. Testing machinery need regular calibration to ensure that the parameters being tested are accurate. Some of the more common testing solutions include thermal imagers, scratch testers, optical inspectors and texture analyzers.

Industrial

Ensuring that seed coating processes do not alter seed flow characteristics is critical in agricultural applications. Testing flow before and after coating or drying/conditioning helps in maintaining the quality and performance of seeds.
<h2>Evaluate flow changes pre-and post-coating</h2>
The FT Flowtester by Hoopman Equipment is a practical tool designed to assess the flow characteristics of seeds before and after coating or drying. The system operates by placing seeds in a hopper where you can set the valve’s opening time. Upon activation, the valve releases seeds into a container for a set duration. The platform height is adjustable to accommodate various container sizes. By weighing the dosed amount in the container, users can determine any changes in flow attributes. This tool is essential for maintaining seed quality and consistency in coating processes.

Flow testing system for seed coating evaluation

Testing

solid

Continuous

Ensuring the sterility of drugs, components, and devices is critical before their release to patients. Traditional cleanrooms can be complex and require rigorous maintenance to prevent contamination, posing challenges for high productivity and reliable sterility testing.
<h2>Enables continuous sterility testing and reliable bio-decontamination</h2>
The Getinge ISOTEST isolator is designed to optimize sterility testing workflows for sterile drugs, components, and devices. This isolator provides a completely closed system that ensures a controlled sterile environment, reducing the risk of false-positive results. Unlike cleanrooms, the isolator offers a more manageable environment where contamination sources can be detected and controlled efficiently. It supports various sterility testing methods including closed or open membrane filtration, direct inoculation, and rapid microbiology methods. The dual-operator design increases productivity by allowing two users to work simultaneously. A single Siemens PLC control system validates and monitors critical parameters, ensuring traceability and integration with customer networks. Bio-decontamination cycles are short, facilitating up to 40 tests per 8-hour shift with rapid hydrogen peroxide vapor decontamination.

Sterility testing isolator for pharmaceutical labs

Bio-decontamination

Decontamination

Complex processes call for continuous tracking and monitoring systems that help you to keep the manufacturing operation under control. The technology analyzes the components in the production phase for divergence in behavior or changes in conditions. Based on advanced software applications, monitoring platforms make sure that your products satisfy the quality criteria while they are being developed.

Monitoring

liquid

Ensuring product sterility in pharmaceutical and biotech industries is crucial to maintaining product safety and quality. Traditional cleanrooms can sometimes fall short in providing the required sterility, making robust, controlled environments necessary.
<h2>Perform sterility tests in a controlled aseptic environment</h2>
The Sterility Testing Isolator by Fabtech is designed to allow operators to perform sterility tests in a controlled and aseptic environment, ensuring product and process integrity. Constructed with robust SS 316L material and classified under ISO 5 Grade A for laminar airflow, it provides a high level of decontamination compatible with VHP. The standard configuration includes one Pass Box with 2 Glove Ports, a main chamber with 4 Glove Ports, and a glove integrity tester. Customizable ergonomic options allow for user-specific configurations, while optional H2O2 decontamination offers additional safety measures. The system also supports on-demand process equipment and online particle counter integration for enhanced monitoring. Multiple chamber configurations are available, and the system includes password protection for different authorization levels, making it both secure and versatile for various applications within the pharmaceutical and biotech fields.

Sterility testing isolator for aseptic environments

The essential objectives of containment systems are personnel protection and preventing the release of toxic or infectious material into the environment. Containment is also used to prevent a product or sample from contamination by the external environment. In the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, containment solutions are used to protect the personnel from the leaking of airborne particles of hazardous substances, as powders or liquids are handled or transferred during processing.

Containment

Industrial dehumidification involves the process of removing moisture as well as controlling humidity. For example, warehouses that store grains need a controlled climate to avoid mildew and other moisture-related issues that can ruin or spoil the product. Refrigerant and desiccant dehumidifiers are used to reduce or maintain the level of humidity. Refrigerant dehumidifiers pass the air over a cold coil, cooling the air to the point where its water vapor begins to condense. Instead, desiccant dehumidifiers pass the air through a rotor containing a moisture-absorbing material. Commercial dehumidifiers are somewhat similar to their industrial counterpart in terms of function. The only big difference is the scale at which the equipment is being used.

Dehumidifying

Industrial disinfection equipment use antimicrobial agents to destroy microorganisms found on machines, floors, walls, and other surfaces. In industry, disinfection of machinery and the production area is important to prevent product contamination which may lead to spoilage and health hazards for workers and the consumer. The choice of industrial cleaning equipment depends on the level of disinfection needed, the sanitizing agent, the size of the area or objects to be treated, and the suitable method of treatment such as sterilization, pasteurization, exposure to ultraviolet light, or chemical fogging.

Disinfection

Entry level

Pharmaceutical manufacturing often requires precise measurement of tablet hardness, thickness, and other parameters to ensure product quality and compliance with pharmacopeia standards. Existing manual methods can be time-consuming and prone to human error.
<h2>Measure hardness, thickness, and weight automatically</h2>
The EasyCheck by ERWEKA is an entry-level, fully automated tablet tester designed to measure up to five parameters, including weight, thickness, diameter/length, width, and hardness. This system is 100% compliant with all common pharmacopeias and features an innovative design with a focus on essential functions. Its integrated load cell provides accurate weight measurement, and the Oblong Slider® ensures even alignment of oblong tablets for precise measurements. The intuitive touch display supports storage for up to 100 products/methods and can archive up to 1 million test results directly within the unit. Additional features include an audit trail light for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance and data export capabilities in CSV and XML formats. The EasyCheck also boasts a star-shaped rotary magazine, offering full visual inspection of the test processes. This makes it suitable for various stages of pharmaceutical development and quality control processes.

pharmaceutical-tablet hardness testing system

Industrial inspection equipment is used for checking compliance with health, safety, and quality control standards. For that reason, inspection systems are most commonly utilized in the food and pharmaceutical industry but, they are also used in other industries too. Inspection solutions are often integrated into a production process or production line. Visual inspection systems perform checks to detect variation in size, shape, and color and ensure the presence of labels and closures. Check-weigh systems help ensure that product packages are not under or over-filled. Metal detection systems can help guard against the presence of foreign objects in product containers and X-ray inspection equipment is used to detect physical defects and to ensure high quality package seal integrity.

Inspection

Ensuring consistent quality and durability of tablets often involves rigorous friability and abrasion testing according to industry standards such as USP, EP, and JP. Conventional methods can be inflexible and time-consuming, posing challenges for efficient, accurate measurements required in pharmaceutical quality control.
<h2>Streamline friability testing with intelligent features</h2>
The TAR II by ERWEKA is an advanced friability and abrasion testing system, designed with flexibility and intelligent features to comply with USP/EP/JP standards. It includes TestAssist, which guides the user through the testing process with automatic parameter setup and calculations. A 7" high-resolution touch display ensures clear visibility and management of tests. The system supports one or two test stations, and features an optional direct balance connection for seamless data transfer, significantly reducing testing time and potential errors. The TAR II is highly adaptable, capable of future upgrades to enhance functionality, making it suitable for evolving laboratory needs.

Advanced friability and abrasion testing solution

Industrial separation equipment encapsulates the separation process which is to separate components of a liquid mixture, for recovering dissolved solids from liquids. The choice of a suitable technology depends on the identification of the key physical or chemical property, such as size, mass, density, or boiling point, which sets the product of interest apart from the rest of the components. Separation technology is widely used in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries for the isolation of active ingredients and high-purity chemicals. As well as in waste management and recycling industries.

Separation

Weighing

Powder

In pharmaceutical research and development, simulating human gastrointestinal pH conditions is crucial for evaluating the efficacy of extended and sustained release dosage forms. Reliable and efficient dissolution testing ensures dosage forms release their active ingredients at the right time and place within the body.
<h2>Simulates human gastrointestinal ph variations</h2>
The BioDis RRT 10 by ERWEKA is an advanced dissolution system designed to automate the testing of extended and sustained release dosage forms. This system excels in simulating varying pH conditions within the human body, thanks to its ability to place different media in each row. It supports both USP methods 3 and 7, or a combination of both, making it adaptable to diverse testing requirements. The system features a mobile touch display for easy operation and an external flow-through heater to minimize vibrations. An automated cover system helps reduce media evaporation, and the vessels are placed in an acrylic water bath that allows for easy cleaning via an outlet valve. Notably, the RRT 10 is fully compliant with USP, EP, and JP regulations, ensuring reliable test results.

Automatic dissolution testing for sustained release dosage forms

Industrial measurement equipment is used as a crucial step before products leave the production line. These measuring instruments check for correct dosage and standards. Equipment for measurement and control employs a wide range of technologies to detect inconsistencies in volumes, sizes, weights, and fill levels as well as to inspect goods for quality against a set of criteria. Specialized measuring tools allow you to minimize the probability for error to its lowest possible, ensuring that both products and packaging meet your benchmarks.

Measurement &amp; Control

In pharmaceutical development, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements while managing complex dissolution testing processes can be a challenge. Ensuring accurate data management, system control, and thorough documentation is crucial for reliable outcomes and regulatory adherence.
<h2>Manage and control dissolution testing systems</h2>
The ERWEKA Disso.NET 4 is a 21 CFR Part 11 compliant software designed to be the perfect companion for all ERWEKA Dissolution Systems. Handling tasks from standard dissolution to qualification, it manages various connected devices such as dissolution testers with UV-Vis spectrophotometers. Disso.NET 4 simplifies complex systems into intuitive screens for easier operation. The software enables comprehensive data management, incorporating multi-user support with configurable roles and automatic log-off for enhanced security. Regular system suitability tests ensure ongoing reliability, while its JobController allows multitasking during tests. With robust documentation features, Disso.NET 4 generates customizable reports effortlessly and maintains data integrity through an MS SQL database with backup and restore options. Language support for English and German is built-in, with the capability to add more languages.

Dissolution testing software for compliance and efficiency

In pharmacokinetic studies and quality control processes, accurate dissolution testing is crucial to ensure that drugs release their active ingredients in a consistent and controlled manner. This guarantees product efficacy and compliance with regulatory standards.
<h2>Automates dissolution testing and Hplc analysis</h2>
The ERWEKA Dissolution HPLC On-/Offline System is a semi-automatic solution designed for USP/EP/JP compliant dissolution testing with integrated HPLC online analysis. By combining an ERWEKA DT 950 series dissolution tester with CTC sampling devices and online HPLC chromatography, up to five of eight dissolution steps can be automated. Disso.NET software controls the entire system, offering comprehensive documentation, including sampling time records, temperature, and rotation speeds within each vessel. Key components such as the PVP 820 pump ensure high-precision media transport, and the AFC 825 filter changer enables double filtration for contaminants. The system is suitable for pharmaceutical applications where reliable and reproducible results are mandatory.

Dissolution testing system with Hplc analysis

Analysis

Dissolution

Industrial filtration equipment separates solid matter from liquid by using a filter medium. The filter allows only the fluid to pass through but retains the solid matter. The choice of filtration equipment depends on the particle size, the consistency of the mixture, and the nature of your product.

Filtration

Industrial sampling equipment are systems that allow manufacturers to test (in other words to take a sample of) the products they are manufacturing. This process is generally implemented as a means of quality control but it can also be used as a mean to ensure that production processes adhere to certain regulatory standards. Quality control in your manufacturing process starts with precision sampling techniques. Automated systems deliver consistent samples at a pre-set rate for accurate testing and probing. Sampling technology uses a calibration system involving a series of sensors to extract the material at high levels of reliability.

Sampling

Manual

In pharmaceutical environments, ensuring that tablets disintegrate within defined timeframes is critical for quality control and compliance. Accurate disintegration testing helps prevent issues like incomplete dissolution and inconsistent medication delivery, maintaining high standards for patient care and product performance.
<h2>Perform reliable disintegration tests with precision</h2>
The ZT 121 light, from ERWEKA, is designed for precise manual disintegration testing, compliant with USP, EP, and JP standards. This compact unit features a flow-through heater and a moulded PET water bath, ensuring no leaks and easy cleaning. It is operated via a user-friendly membrane keypad, allowing you to enter and monitor parameters such as run time and water bath temperature on bright LED displays. The device starts counting run-time automatically when the basket rack is lowered, making it a highly efficient tool for quality control. With options that include IQ/OQ/PV qualification documents and water stabilizers, the ZT 121 light provides flexibility and reliability in pharmaceutical disintegration testing.

Manual disintegration testing for pharmaceuticals

In the manufacturing of battery cells, ensuring quality control and testing during the final stages is crucial. Challenges include integrating visual inspections and electrical testing efficiently into the production line without compromising speed or space.
<h2>Integrate testing and packaging smoothly</h2>
The TEAMBATT platform by Dürr offers standardized assembly and test lines for battery cells, including both round and prismatic cells. This system integrates visual inspections and electrical end-of-line (EOL) tests after the formation and aging processes. It includes steps such as heat-shrink tubing application and cell marking while providing comprehensive visual inspections and electrical tests. The platform is scalable and can adapt to changes in output quantity and requirements. Offering a flexible turnkey solution, the system encompasses all necessary packaging and testing processes, from insulating tube assembly to final packaging.

Production systems for battery cells with end-of-line testing

Assembly platforms combine different parts into one final product. Components are inspected for quality and joined or affixed together into the goods. Assembly lines automate the process to ensure consistent quality and integrate into other technologies, such as packaging equipment. But a primary consideration for assembly solutions is their capacity to scale manufacturing processes. Assembly platforms must be adaptable to your long-term volume requirements.

Assembling

In the automotive industry, ensuring the integrity and functionality of vehicle systems is paramount. Testing for leaks can be challenging, particularly when it affects safety-critical components and overall vehicle performance.
<h2>Assess and verify system tightness precisely</h2>
The leak testing solutions offered by Dürr are essential for enhancing process safety in vehicle system tests. By integrating into your assembly line with either movable consoles or fixed units, these solutions eliminate operator dependency. This equipment isn't limited to fully installed systems; it can also test individual components such as hoses, heat exchangers, and valves. This flexibility ensures defects are detected before installation, reducing rework and improving product quality. Available in various designs, including mobile units for rework areas, Dürr's leak testing systems meet specific production needs efficiently.

Automotive system leak testing solution

Batch

Pilot

When developing new pellet formulas or refining existing processes, precise testing and adjustments can significantly impact pellet quality and production efficiency. Small batch testing is essential to optimize formulations without committing to large-scale production.
<h2>Pellet different formulations with a controlled process</h2>
The CL Series Laboratory Pellet Press from CPM is designed to support small-scale testing of pellet formulations. The press offers capacities ranging from 30 to 200 pounds per hour, making it suitable for development and pilot projects. The CL3 model comes with a hopper, vibratory feeder featuring variable speed control, and front discharge for efficient operation. The CL5 model includes a conditioner for adding steam or liquid, enhancing pellet quality. Features such as a 3 HP motor, touchscreen controls, and segmented die clamps facilitate quick die changes. Components are sealed with metal-to-metal seals, improving efficiency, while a replaceable quill flange ensures longevity. The single motor design increases operational efficiency.

Laboratory pellet press for testing and formulation

Formulation technologies are an integral process in many industries such as pharma and food. Chemical mixtures require strict handling to combine the separate ingredients into the homogenized recipe that makes your final product. Formulation technology stores, mixes and subjects the elements to a range processing parameters according to your specifications to develop the base material. The resulting formulas are then weighed, formed, packaged, or sent for further formulation.

Formulation

Pelleting equipment transforms powdered, mashed, or grounded material into a denser cylindrical shape. Pellet processing compresses the fine material against a perforated die, where it will be shaped and cut. Although granulating and extrusion also produce pellet-like products, manufacturing pellets is a distinct process.

Pelleting

In pharmaceutical environments, ensuring thorough decontamination of materials and surfaces is critical to maintaining sterile conditions. Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VPHP) is a common method, but accurate testing and monitoring are essential to confirm effectiveness and safety.
<h2>Tests and monitors Vphp decontamination processes</h2>
The VPHP Testing Isolator from Comecer is designed specifically for analyzing decontamination processes using vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VPHP) in pharmaceutical fields. It enables the implementation and control of decontamination cycles, checking H2O2 residues inside the chamber and on exposed materials post-cycle. The isolator continuously monitors and records concentrations of H2O2, even detecting extremely low levels (less than 3 ppb) during final phases using a high-sensitivity sensor. The unit works in positive pressure relative to the lab to ensure sterility and includes features such as a VPHP generator for work area decontamination, an airflow velocity probe, and sensors for temperature, humidity, and H2O2 concentration. It also supports desorption tests inside the chamber, further ensuring material safety post-decontamination. This isolator is essential for pharmaceutical decontamination testing and maintains robust control over the decontamination cycle.

Isolator for Vphp decontamination testing

In pharmaceutical laboratories, maintaining aseptic conditions is crucial for accurate sterility testing of products. Traditional methods may not meet rigorous standards, resulting in compromised test results or potential contamination. Therefore, a reliable solution is required to ensure sterility throughout the process.
<h2>Ensures aseptic testing conditions</h2>
The MSTI is a Modular Sterility Testing Isolator System from Comecer designed specifically for pharmaceutical sterility testing. It features a Grade A fully closed isolator with laminar airflow, enhancing contamination control. The system includes a VPHP decontamination generator for rapid decontamination cycles and integrates with the Illuminate™ MI platform for real-time performance data. It can accommodate various pharmaceutical containers like vials, ampoules, syringes, and cartridges, thanks to its customized internal solutions. This flexibility, combined with compliance to CFR21 Part 11 and Data Integrity requirements, makes it an efficient and user-friendly option for lab professionals.

Modular sterility testing isolator for pharmaceuticals

Industrial sterilization processes are employed in different industries to completely eliminate all living microorganisms from the final product. For instance, in food processing, sterilization equipment is used to produce a stable product with a long shelf-life by eradicating harmful bio-contaminants. Instead, in the medical field, sterilization technologies aim to prevent the transmission of microbes to patients by sterilizing all the tools and medical devices that come in contact with the patient. Most sterilization equipment, such as autoclaves, employs high-temperature pressurized steam to destroy bacteria and disinfect surfaces from spores. Other methods include radiation sterilization or using chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide for disinfection.

Sterilization

In material testing laboratories, precise molding and accurate cooling are crucial for creating test specimens from thermoplastic materials. Traditional methods often lack the control and programmability needed to meet stringent ASTM standards.
<h2>Automate your Astm specimen preparation</h2>
The Carver Auto-Four Press from ACS Group is a bench top press designed for the ASTM testing of plastics and rubber materials. It uses a four-post design with bolsters for maximum rigidity and has an integral, self-contained hydraulic power unit. The system includes electrically heated platens, programmable controls for precise operation, and a fully guarded clamp area with interlocked gates. Models AutoFour/15PL-ASTM and AutoFour/30PL-ASTM offer clamping forces of 15 and 30 tons, respectively, and can handle adjustable daylights and strokes to accommodate various materials. The AutoFour/48-19-ASTM model is specialized for rubbers with a clamping force of 48 tons and a temperature range up to 260ºC. All press models come with specific calibration and certification traceable to NIST, ensuring reliable and repeatable results.

Bench top press for Astm testing of plastics and rubber

Industrial cooling equipment varies according to the consistency and temperature conversion demands the material you are handling, but the process typically involves heat exchange treatment as your products are conveyed through a cooling chamber equipped with extraction fans or circulating water. Temperature control is a crucial aspect of your commercial production and cooling systems are applied to a range of industries.

Cooling

<span style="font-weight: 400">The molding process is often included in bakery products. Utilizing molding equipment guarantees a uniform shape, weight, and size. The molding machine first gently flattens the dough mix by going through a sheeter, where a series of rollers press the thin piece of dough. The sheet is then cut into the specified shape and, depending on your final product, may be rolled by using a curling chain. After the molding, other ingredients may be added before the products are conveyed for baking or freezing.</span>

Moulding

Coal and coke testing in pilot plants and research facilities demands precise equipment to evaluate moisture, ash, volatile matter, and fixed carbon. Consistency and accuracy in testing are crucial for meeting international standards in industrial processes.
<h2>Facilitates comprehensive coal and coke testing</h2>
The Carbolite Gero Pilot Plant Testing Equipment is designed for rigorous coal and coke testing. This range includes furnaces and ovens suitable for proximate analysis, revealing moisture, ash, volatile matter, and fixed carbon levels in coal samples. Unique to Carbolite Gero, the variable width hearth moving wall coking oven supports research facilities and steel plants worldwide. The equipment adheres to ISO, ASTM, EN, BS, and DIN standards, ensuring reliability and precision. Models include bench top units for routine analysis and large scale products for comprehensive testing. The lineup comprises the Single Sole Heated Oven (SHO), Coke Reactivity Furnace (CRI), Coke Strength after Reduction Furnace (CSR), and other specialized ovens. Carbolite Gero’s equipment is known for its adaptability to various standardized test methods, supporting industries requiring stringent quality control.

Coal and coke pilot plant testing equipment

In coal and biomass testing laboratories, precise determination of ash fusibility is critical to ensure compliance with industry standards. Accurate and reliable fusibility tests help in maintaining product quality and operational efficiency, while adhering to regulations for coal and biomass fuels.
<h2>Automates and records ash fusibility testing processes</h2>
The CAF G5 is a specialized furnace from Carbolite Gero designed for ash fusibility tests. This furnace can reach temperatures up to 1600 °C, making it suitable for both biomass and coal testing. The furnace conforms to multiple standards, including ISO 540:2008, ASTM D 1857 / D1857M – 04 (2010), and DIN 51730:2007-09, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The CAF G5’s automatic and continuous digital image recording enables lab technicians to conduct other tasks while tests are ongoing. The system includes analysis software that functions in both automatic and manual modes, offering flexibility in post-test analysis with zoom capabilities to enhance resolution. Additional features include a space-saving embedded computer running Windows IoT, automated digital image capture, and optional integrated lighting for low-temperature tests. The furnace's lightweight insulation facilitates quick cooling, allowing for multiple tests each day. Gas flow systems and temperature programmers enhance operational safety and efficiency.

Coal ash fusibility furnace for laboratory testing

Ensuring the correct operation of single-dose valves in pharmaceutical aerosol cans is paramount, particularly for products such as asthma drugs. A reliable control system is necessary to detect if products meet the required compliance standards safely.
<h2>Verify valve performance and maintain safety standards</h2>
The MT32 by CAM Packaging is designed to check the correct operation of single-dose valves in aerosol cans used for pharmaceutical purposes. This system utilizes patented piezoceramic sensors to measure and analyze the flow pressure of each product. The electrical signal generated from the sensors is amplified, filtered, and measured, allowing for the detection of compliant products based on assigned parameters. The MT32 includes an automatic self-cleaning feature, essential for removing product residue and ensuring the system maintains initial conditions. This cleaning cycle does not require the machine to stop and prevents any contact between the operator and the product, critical in handling toxic substances like asthma medication. For powder-based products, a solvent is introduced to aid in atomization, effectively managed by an aspiration system.

Testing system for pharmaceutical aerosol cans

In the food industry, effectively assessing the quality of gluten in flour is crucial for optimizing the baking process. Fast and accurate methods are needed to measure gluten quality to ensure the production of high-standard baked goods and other food products.
<h2>Efficiently test gluten aggregation behavior</h2>
The Brabender GlutoPeak is a high-performance tool designed for rapid gluten quality assessment in cereal milling products. It measures gluten aggregation behavior within 1 to 10 minutes at a constant rotational speed, making it ideal for quick quality checks in grain receiving processes. The process is fully automated and requires only small sample quantities ranging from 2.5 to 12 grams. With its ability to determine wet gluten content, water absorption, and protein levels, the GlutoPeak facilitates comprehensive flour quality analysis. Integration with the MetaBridge software offers user-guided workflows, reference limits, and support for third-party solutions like ERP and LIMS systems. This ensures accurate and efficient quality assessment tailored for the food and feed industries.

Gluten quality testing solution

In the production of spinnable polymers, ensuring purity and accurately measuring foreign particle concentrations is critical. Contaminants can disrupt manufacturing processes and compromise product quality, necessitating reliable filtration testing solutions.
<h2>Measures and identifies polymer contaminants</h2>
The Filtratest by Brabender is a specialized instrument for checking the purity and determining the concentration of foreign particles in spinnable polymers such as PET and PA, as well as other thermoplastic melts. The melt flows through a fine-meshed filter disc, which captures foreign particles. As these particles accumulate, the pressure increases, recorded by transducers during the measurement. Subsequent analysis of the sieves provides valuable data on the type and quantity of polymer contamination. The Filtratest includes features like a quick-change sieve drawer system, integrated pre-heating of the sieve package, and continuous extrusion by bypass option of the melt flow. This makes it an efficient, user-friendly solution for monitoring and maintaining polymer purity, particularly in industries like the chemical, food, and energy sectors.

Filtration testing for spinnable polymer purity

Sieving machines are available in various designs such as linear sieves, tumbler sieves, and vibrating sieves each employing a different sieving action. The choice of a suitable sieving machine depends on the desired particle size distribution, required amplitude and frequency of vibrations, and the physical state of the mixture. Sieving machines are used for removing dust from granular products and for grading grains. They are also used for the classification of granular material and the separation of solids from a slurry mix in the food processing industries.

Sieving

In the realm of polymer research and product development, accurately assessing the extrudability of materials is crucial for creating high-quality products. One major challenge is simulating real-world production processes within a controlled laboratory environment.
<h2>Assess and analyze polymer extrudability accurately</h2>
The Brabender measuring extruder and Extrusiograph models 30/25 and 30/32 are advanced, electrically heated measuring heads connected to a Brabender torque rheometer. These devices are essential for testing the extrudability of polymers under realistic conditions. They can precisely measure and record various parameters during the extrusion process, providing reliable and meaningful results for subsequent evaluation. Particularly suited for research and application development, these extruders offer a practical approach to simulating production processes with small sample sizes. This makes them invaluable in not only understanding material behaviors but also in optimizing formulations and processing conditions.

Polymer extrusion testing extruder

The extruder was first developed to make lead pipes in the late 18th century. But the extrusion process technique quickly spread to other manufacturing sectors, including food, feed, and biomass products. An extruder machine presses a fluid or solid material through a die. Depending on your use case, extruders adopt single- or twin-screw systems to push the premixed feed material through a barrel. Thermal pressure applied in this step can chemically modify the mixture, so the screw system must be precisely calibrated to achieve the desired result. Finally, a knife head cuts the extruded material into your designed dimensions. Extrusion machinery produces items of a uniform size, shape, and consistency.

Extrusion

When developing new elastomer formulations, you need to understand the material's processing behavior. Specifically, gaining insight into its extrudability helps identify issues early, avoiding costly production setbacks.
<h2>Optimize elastomer extrudability analysis</h2>
The single-screw Measuring Extruder 19 /10 DW by Brabender is designed for evaluating the extrudability of elastomers. It features a roller feed and a short processing section length of 10 D, making it suitable for investigating flow properties and addressing development problems. Combined with the Garvey die head, this extruder is ideal for studying rubber and rubber mixture properties, meeting ASTM D 2230 standards. You can extend the process length to 20 D with a pin-type extruder attachment for more in-depth analysis. Its compact size enables testing small sample quantities, while real-time transfer of results and actual values streamline the evaluation process. Additionally, the uninterrupted production capability reduces overall costs.

Lab extruder for elastomer extrudability testing

Spray dryers undergo multiple thermal cycles and may develop cracks as the metal becomes fatigued. With traditional visual and dye testing methods, some defects can however be undetected visually. And that happens because cracks formed on the internal surfaces of the vessel may only appear during operation when the temperature is high, and the material expands. But as it cools down, the crack closes and may not be easily identified.


<h2>Detecting visual and non-visual defects using an electronic scanning device</h2>
Bioscan’s  state of the art crack testing services use an electronic scanning device to detect visual and non-visual defects such as cracks, incomplete welds, corrosion cavities, and porosity on spray dryers and other vessels with real-time analysis. These inspection services not only improve safety standards but they also reduce production downtime. Which is why this type of spray drying crack testing is commonly used in both food as well as pharmaceutical industries.

A technician scans the entire vessel surface while the system sends signals for crack detection through audible and visual signals from the control device. The scanner also has multiple sensitivity settings to detect the depth of the defects anywhere from 0.25mm to 5mm. This eliminates the need for liquid penetrant or destructive testing. There is also no need to erect expensive scaffolding to complete the testing of spray drying. The technician is usually suspended via a rope system, lowered down from the access platform.

The entire process can be done in 24 to 48 hours, depending on the size of the dryer and the number of defects. A detailed report is provided for the exact location of defects along with photos of the defects before and after the repair. Bioscan also offers repair services with qualified welders to carry out sanitary repairs during the test duration. Thus, reducing traces and sources of microbial contamination.

Spray Dryer Crack Testing Services

Using traditional types of inspection methods when inspecting vessels may pose potential risks. These risks include the possibility of surface cracking the vessel due to the installation of scaffolding or possible contamination of products due to chemicals or dyes used for testing. Plus, non-visual defects and flaws may not be easily identified through these traditional visual inspection methods. NDT method inspection technologies can help manufacturers identify hidden cracks and defects while preventing the creation of more cracks using ultrasonic testing.


<h2>Vessel test inspection for detecting defects using an electronic scanner</h2>
Bioscan’s non-destructive testing for crack detection uses an electronic ultrasound scanning device that can detect visual and non-visual defects on vessels with real-time analysis. Non-destructive testing can detect cracks, incomplete welds, corrosion cavities open to the surface and porosity accurately without applying dye penetrants or any other harmful chemicals. This makes it safe for use in a production area by minimizing the risk of contamination with traditional fluorescent dye penetration tests. An interchangeable aluminum gantry or rope access method are used for access during inspection and repairs. This is done instead of installing scaffoldings that may create more damage to the vessel.

The testing procedure will take 24 to 48 hours depending on the size of the vessel and the number of defects. The electronic scanner will be used by the technician to scan 100% of the vessel surface. The device will send audible and visual signals on locations of the defective surface. This process is similar to the Eddy current testing method as well as magnetic particle inspection, which are both non destructive methods of testing found commonly in the aerospace industry. However, for food and pharma production, these methods are now also commonly used as they are the most effective and the safest.

Non-Destructive Crack Detection Vessel Testing

When working with liquids in food or pharmaceutical industries, ensuring the removal of impurities at various stages of production is crucial. Efficient filtration is necessary to maintain product quality and compliance with industry standards, particularly at low working pressures.
<h2>Filter liquids with precision and reliability.</h2>
The INOXPA FC Sheet Filter is a stainless steel filtration unit designed for precise liquid filtration in industries such as food, beverage, and pharmaceuticals. Constructed with AISI 304 stainless steel, it features adjustable mechanical screw packages for filtering plates, valves, and fittings. The inclusion of pressure gauges, sight-glasses, and a sample-tap allows for accurate monitoring and testing during the filtration process. Optional upgrades like a diversion chamber for double filtration and stainless steel filtering plates enhance performance and flexibility. Capable of low-pressure operation, the FC Sheet Filter remains robust and reliable, suitable for processing up to 5 bar working pressure in its reinforced version.

Industrial sheet filter for liquid filtration

In high-speed snack packaging lines, ensuring package integrity is crucial. Detecting air leaks and thickness variations efficiently is essential to maintain product quality and reduce waste.
<h2>Ensure package integrity on high-speed lines</h2>
The Ishida TSC-RVS In-line Seal Checker from Heat and Control provides accurate leak detection and gentle bag handling for superior quality control. Operating at speeds of up to 150 bags per minute, this technology ensures high-precision testing of air leaks and variations in sealed packages. It integrates seamlessly with other Ishida packaging equipment, utilizing smart communications between devices to continuously monitor and optimize your packaging line. This makes it an ideal solution for snack food manufacturers looking to enhance package quality and operational efficiency.

In-line seal checker for high-speed snack packaging

In the pharma and healthcare industry, ensuring the integrity of ampoules, vials, cartridges, and syringes is critical. Defects such as particles, cracks, and cosmetic imperfections can lead to product recalls and compromised patient safety.
<h2>Inspects particles and cosmetic defects in injectables.</h2>
The AV-E by GF is an advanced optical inspection system designed for automatic detection of particles and cosmetic defects in ampoules, vials, cartridges, and syringes. It is highly flexible, capable of inspecting products in various states such as liquid, freeze-dried, suspension, emulsion, and oil-based. This system includes three primary particle inspection stations and multiple cosmetic inspection stations, ensuring comprehensive defect detection. Additionally, it offers optional feature integrations such as rinsing, drying, and leak testing modules. The automatic re-inspection capability significantly reduces the risk of false rejections. This makes the AV-E ideal for pharmaceutical applications requiring stringent quality control and reliability.

Optical inspection for ampoules, vials, cartridges, and syringes

Industrial drying machines are designed to remove moisture from your product. But the drying process must cater to variations in the state of matter and molecular structure of the input material. Industrial dryer technology exploits the modes of heat transfer (convection, conduction, radiation, evaporative cooling) to control the moisture content.

Drying

Industrial washing systems are used to clean and disinfect a variety of items in research and manufacturing facilities. Industrial washers use solvents and cleaning agents with mechanical action to remove deposits and residues from stainless steel machinery components, empty containers, and other soiled surfaces. The selection of an industrial or commercial washer depends on the type of items and surfaces to be cleaned, the type of deposits/residue that is typically present, whether drying is required after rinsing and the level of sterilization necessary. Manufacturers will have cleaning specifications and as a result, require washers to be engineered to meet these specs.

Washing

When conducting aseptic processes such as sterile testing, small batch production, or compounding, contamination control is a critical challenge. Ensuring a sterile environment and maintaining traceable processes are essential to meet regulatory standards and prevent cross-contamination.
<h2>Enhances sterility with optimized process control</h2>
The ISOPRIME isolator by Getinge offers a cost-effective solution for various aseptic applications. Designed with a rigid-wall structure, it ensures continuous operations with a focus on traceability and compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11. The ISOPRIME is equipped with a Siemens HMI for user-friendly process control and monitoring. Operators benefit from easy access to the chamber and hatch due to the upwards-opening door, which frees up working space. Ventilation options include Unidirectional Airflow (UDAF) or Engineered Turbulent Flow (ETF), allowing the isolator to meet diverse aseptic process requirements. Additionally, the integrated Steritrace bio-decontamination unit ensures effective sterilization, while the dual-waste DPTE-BetaBag® system enables safe waste handling without breaking containment.

Cost-effective rigid-wall isolator for aseptic applications

In the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, ensuring an aseptic environment during the transfer, manipulation, and testing of materials is critical. Contamination can lead to significant product loss and safety risks, making the need for reliable containment solutions paramount.
<h2>Ensure sterile conditions with modular containment</h2>
The ISOFLEX by Getinge is a modular aseptic GMP isolator designed to maintain an enclosed and sterile environment throughout various processes, such as sterility testing and aseptic processing. A key feature is its modular design, which allows customization to meet specific process requirements. The isolator offers flexibility with its three-glove or four-glove versions, large front window for ergonomic loading, and options for bio-decontamination airlocks. The ventilation system can be configured for either Engineered Turbulent Flow (ETF) or Unidirectional Airflow (UDAF), ensuring the appropriate sterile conditions for different applications. Additionally, advanced process control is achieved via Siemens or Allen Bradley PLC systems, complemented by a 19” touch panel PC for easy operation. The system is FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant, ensuring it meets stringent regulatory standards.

Modular Gmp isolator for aseptic processing

In environments where maintaining sterility is crucial, such as pharmaceutical production or laboratory research, the integrity of isolator gloves is a significant concern. Discovering leaks in gloves and sleeves is vital to preventing contamination and ensuring process safety.
<h2>Ensure glove and sleeve integrity with wireless testing</h2>
The Wireless Glove Leak Tester (GLT) by Getinge is designed to minimize contamination risks by providing accurate and repeatable testing for glove and sleeve integrity. Using a pressure decay method, it detects perforations that are not visible to the naked eye. This wireless, paperless, and pipeless system offers full connectivity and traceability, enhancing compliance with regulatory standards like FDA 21 CFR part 11, EU Annex 11, and GAMP 5. With lightweight plugs featuring inflatable gaskets for easy fastening, the GLT supports an efficient and reliable preventive maintenance program.

Wireless glove leak tester for isolation environments

In biomass production, materials like wood chips and ground biomass often face flowability issues that can lead to costly downtime and off-spec products. Understanding these flow challenges before scaling up production is crucial for operational efficiency.
<h2>Measure six engineering properties simultaneously</h2>
The True Cubical Triaxial Tester (CTT), developed by Forest Concepts in collaboration with The Pennsylvania State University, is designed to measure the flowability of chipped and ground biomass. Unique in its function, the CTT simultaneously measures six engineering properties required to model bulk material flow, helping users predict if a material will flow out of hoppers and chutes or determine mass flow rates in conveyors. The tester is available with 250 mm and 125 mm cubical sample chambers, allowing for testing of biomass materials of various sizes. An integrated pycnometer with a 1-liter sample volume is also available for additional measurement accuracy. The automated testing protocol generates comprehensive data sets for hydrostatic and conventional tests, requiring only manual loading and unloading of the sample chamber.

Cubic triaxial tester for biomass flowability

In industries like electronics, pharma, and automotive, handling and transporting heavy individual products during assembly and testing processes efficiently can be challenging. It's crucial to maintain precise handling and high-throughput while minimizing footprint and manual intervention.
<h2>Optimized flow control for large and heavy items.</h2>
The HU twin track pallet conveyor from FlexLink (Coesia Group) serves as an effective solution for handling heavy loads with its smart design and modularity. This twin track conveyor system consists of standard modules with pre-defined control logic, making it particularly suitable for assembly and test processes. Each pallet has an RFID identification system, facilitating one-piece track-and-trace and production control. This system can convey products varying from a few grams up to 200 kg, and it supports pallet widths up to 1040 mm. It operates within a range of -20 to +60°C, and can achieve speeds up to 15 m/min. Configurable standard modules allow for quick creation of layouts for routing, balancing, buffering, and positioning pallets, enhancing operational efficiency. The HU twin track pallet conveyor is especially beneficial for industries such as electronics, pharma, healthcare, automotive, and industrial goods.

Twin track conveyor for heavy load applications

Handling

transportation

Ensuring consistent tablet hardness is pivotal in pharmaceutical manufacturing for quality and efficacy. Accurate hardness measurement is required to maintain standards in routine production and research and development.
<h2>Precisely measure tablet hardness, thickness, and diameter</h2>
The TBH 125 from ERWEKA is designed for testing tablet hardness with precise control. Capable of measuring up to three physical parameters—hardness, diameter/length, and thickness—it provides reliable results displayed on dual LED screens. The compact tester allows both static and dynamic calibration methods. Menu-directed setup includes breaking speed, force increase rate, and sensitive hardness measurement. Date and time-stamped results can be printed via a USB-A interface, ensuring thorough documentation. The unit operates in dual mode: constant speed and constant force, enhancing its versatility for various testing requirements and ensuring compliance with USP, EP, and JP standards.

Tablet hardness tester for pharmaceutical quality control

In pharmaceutical research and production, ensuring the integrity and durability of tablets requires precise hardness testing. Accurate measurement of size, weight, and hardness is essential for maintaining tablet quality and compliance with regulatory standards.
<h2>Measure, document, and align tablet properties automatically</h2>
The ERWEKA TBH 425 series is a tablet hardness and combination tester designed for half-automatic measurement of up to 10 samples. Samples are placed in a star-shaped feeder and automatically transported to the test station. Depending on the model, this device can measure tablet hardness, thickness, diameter, and length. Features such as an alignment routine and support-groove help align odd-shaped samples during testing. A numeric membrane keypad allows for easy entry and storage of nominal hardness values, batch numbers, and product names for up to 50 different products. Data can be transferred via SD card or USB stick, and the unit's calibration is menu-guided, supporting both weight stones and the ERWEKA AutoCal 2.0 System. The TBH 425 series is equipped with USB and LAN interfaces for printer connection and external control via the optional MC.NET software, ensuring 21 CFR 11 compliance.

Tablet hardness and combination tester

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring the consistency and quality of tablets is crucial. One common challenge is the manual testing of tablet parameters such as hardness, which can be time-consuming and subject to human error.
<h2>Test up to five parameters automatically</h2>
The MultiCheck 6 by ERWEKA GmbH is an advanced tablet hardness tester designed for automated and efficient testing of up to five tablet parameters. This tester comes with a range of innovative features, including an intuitive touch display with MC.NET software integration, an empty capsule weight measurement system, and the patented Oblong Navigator®. These features facilitate accurate and quick testing of parameters such as weight, thickness, diameter, width, and hardness. The unit provides extremely low noise levels and clean operation. It stores up to 1 million test results and includes Audit Trail Light for logging activities, ensuring comprehensive documentation. Its integrated calibration functions allow for precise measurements, making the MultiCheck 6 a reliable tool for maintaining quality control in the pharmaceutical industry.

GMP automatic tablet hardness tester

When ensuring accurate and repeatable measurement of the tapped and bulk density of powders and granules, particularly in pharmaceutical and chemical industries, traditional manual methods can lead to inconsistent results and require significant time and effort.
<h2>Ensure compliance and streamline testing</h2>
The SVM II Tapped Density Tester by ERWEKA is a state-of-the-art device designed to simplify and standardize tapped density testing. Equipped with a 7” high-resolution touch display, the tester features an intuitive user interface. This design focuses on compliant testing processes by automating the calculation of Hausner Ratio and Compressibility Index. Unique to the SVM II is its SwitchPlate system, offering flexibility with interchangeable plates for handling USP methods 1, 2, and 3 along with ASTM B527-15 and DIN EN ISO 787-11:1995 standards. The TestAssist function guides the operator through every step of the testing process, reducing errors and saving time. Additionally, the SVM II can be equipped with up to two test stations, and its design allows for future upgrades, ensuring long-term usability.

Tapped density tester for pharmaceutical and chemical powders

In the pharmaceutical and food industries, evaluating the release rates of active substances from chewing gums is essential for product development and quality control. These analyses are critical for ensuring efficacy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory standards.
<h2>Test release rates in chewing gums effectively.</h2>
The ERWEKA DRT is a specialized solution for measuring the in vitro release of substances from chewing gums into a surrounding liquid medium. It simulates the mastication process using vertical strokes and revolving movements of its lower and upper jaws. The tester also features a modular design, allowing up to six test stations to operate simultaneously. The water circulation system ensures precise temperature control within the test cell, while the double-walled glass construction allows for easy visual inspection. Simple manual sampling and cleaning are facilitated by lowering the lower jaw, which allows for easy removal of the test cell and jaws. An optional HPJ or HPJ+C feature permits continued mastication after the initial test, extending the device's flexibility for varied testing scenarios. Manufactured by ERWEKA GmbH, this tester is ideal for applications in the pharmaceutical and confectionery industries.

In vitro chewing gum release tester

In pharmaceutical development and quality control, determining the mechanical strength of suppositories is vital. This is needed to ensure proper manufacturing and functionality as the product must withstand handling and insertion without breaking.
<h2>Measures hardness by applied weight</h2>
The suppository hardness tester SBT 2 from ERWEKA is designed for precise hardness testing of various sized suppositories. The system includes an electrically heated chamber with an integrated sample holder and interchangeable plastic inserts, allowing it to accommodate different suppository sizes. Once the desired chamber temperature is reached, weights included in the standard package are gradually placed until the suppository collapses. The result is expressed as the total weight required for this collapse. This method provides reliable and reproducible measurements. The SBT 2’s robust construction and straightforward operation make it suitable for routine quality control and R&D applications in the pharmaceutical industry.

Suppository hardness tester

In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring that suppositories soften correctly at body temperature is crucial. This process affects the release of active ingredients and ultimately the product's effectiveness. Accurate and reproducible testing of softening time is essential for quality control and product development.
<h2>Measures softening time at predetermined temperatures</h2>
The ERWEKA PM 30 is a specialized penetration tester designed to measure the softening time of suppositories according to EP method A. It features three test stations for simultaneous testing, allowing for efficient use of laboratory time. This device enables visual observation of the melting process, which simplifies the analysis of melting characteristics. Available options include glass test tubes (2 g and 3 g) with adapters, as well as an immersion thermometer with a certificate for precise temperature measurement. The compact design ensures ease of use and reliable results.

Suppository penetration tester for softening time measurement

During pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring precise disintegration of tablets is crucial for consistent product performance and regulatory compliance. Traditional manual testing methods can be time-consuming and prone to human error, making an automated solution vital for efficiency and accuracy.
<h2>Conduct automated disintegration testing accurately</h2>
The ERWEKA ZT 730 Series is an advanced automated disintegration tester tailored for pharmaceutical applications. It features a unique cable-free AirBasket system with integrated magnets and sensors, allowing for accurate determination of disintegration time. Available with one (ZT 731) or two (ZT 732) test stations, the device employs reliable waterbath technology to maintain steady temperatures, crucial for USP/EP compliance. The 7-inch touch-screen interface simplifies operation and allows storage of up to 200 products/methods. Its sealed electronics compartment is dishwasher proof, and the durable sensors work effectively even in acidic media. Type A and Type B AirBaskets accommodate different tablet sizes, further enhancing its versatility.

Automated disintegration tester for tablets

In pharmaceutical research and quality control, ensuring consistent and precise dissolution testing is critical. Traditional methods with limited test stations can result in inefficiencies and variability between test batches, necessitating more advanced solutions for high-volume operations.
<h2>Perform reliable high-volume dissolution testing</h2>
The ERWEKA DT 9510 Series is designed for reliable high-volume dissolution testing, offering up to 14 test stations powered by a single motor. The large water bath maintains stable temperatures due to its high thermal inertia, making parallel testing of two sample batches under identical conditions highly precise and 100% USP/EP compliant. The optional AirLift system allows easy raising and lowering of the dissolution head with a two-button operation for enhanced safety. The integrated PC with modern user interface, TestAssist and DirectHelp, ensures streamlined operations. The DT 9510 can be upgraded gradually, from manual dissolution testing to a semi-automatic Online-, Offline-, or On-/Offline system, accommodating future industry 4.0 advancements.

High volume dissolution tester for pharmaceutical research

Precision analysis of various elements in organic and inorganic samples necessitates reliable and high-performance consumables. Laboratories often face challenges with inconsistent results due to substandard or incompatible consumables which can affect the accuracy and efficiency of elemental analysis processes.
<h2>Enhance accuracy and efficiency in elemental analysis</h2>
ELTRA offers an extensive range of high-quality consumables designed for elemental analyzers. These consumables are suitable not only for ELTRA's own analyzers but also for devices from other manufacturers. This broad compatibility ensures that laboratories can achieve reliable and precise results regardless of the equipment brand. The offering includes general chemicals, wools and fillings, calibration materials for induction furnaces, and specialized components such as crucibles and accelerators. ELTRA consumables are crafted to support high accuracy in Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, and Sulfur analysis, among other elements. Notable items include premium ceramic crucibles, nickel capsules, and high-purity iron accelerators. These consumables are crucial for maintaining sample integrity and achieving consistent and repeatable analysis results across various industries, including metallurgy, environmental testing, and materials science.

Consumables for elemental analyzers

In today's fast-paced world, the demand for healthy, prepared meals is on the rise. Industrial kitchens need efficient, versatile systems to create artisanal meal components like mashed potatoes or chicken noodle soup while ensuring each batch retains the quality and taste of a homemade dish.
<h2>Design, build, and commission your production process</h2>
Dutch Process Technology (DPT) specializes in offering comprehensive solutions for the production of convenience foods. Starting with your recipe or idea, DPT designs, builds, and commissions production processes tailored to meet your specific needs. Whether you aim to produce homestyle mashed potatoes, grandma’s chicken noodle soup, or complex dishes like chili and gumbo, DPT has the expertise and facilities to support your project. Their state-of-the-art pilot plant allows for rigorous testing and optimization before full-scale production, ensuring consistency and quality in every batch. DPT's solutions are ideal for various food categories, including soups, baby food, meat dishes, and sauces, making them a versatile partner in the convenience food industry.

Production solutions for convenience foods

Blending

Whether it is marmalade or pizza, sauce or hummus, chocolate or fruit puree, most food products undergo a cooking step during their production process. Cooking is nothing more than applying heat to food, but there are different methods to do it. For instance, baking, frying, and roasting involve cooking food without using water, unlike boiling or steaming. Industrial cookers such as vacuum and pressure cookers, industrial fryers, industrial ovens, and industrial roasters focus on specialized applications that meet the different needs of the food industry by helping producers achieve a homogeneous cooking process.

Cooking

Filling lines are used extensively in all industries, such as food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetics, to accurately package different products into a container suitable for that product. Although the filling process is at the very end of the production line, it is no less important than the earlier steps. Last but not least, the idiom that dates back to 1382 when John Wyclif wrote the firste the laste, and the laste the firste, indicates just that the last things on a list are just as valuable as the previous ones. In this case, this idiom fits perfectly.

Filling

Industrial mixing equipment is used to combine two or more solid, liquid or gaseous segregated ingredients into a homogenous single product. The choice of mixing technology depends largely on the physical state of the ingredients and the desired final product. But the sensitivity of the ingredients, the process temperature, and pressure requirements are also critical factors. All these parameters result in a wide range of industrial mixers.

Mixing

Effective dewatering of fine crystalline or granular solids is crucial in various industrial processes, particularly for particle sizes ranging from 3 to 100 microns. Achieving the required dryness while maintaining reliability and efficiency is often a significant challenge.
<h2>Dewater fine solids with reliable performance</h2>
The REINEVELD Centrifuge by Dedert is specifically designed for the dewatering of fine crystalline or granular solids within the 3 to 100 micron particle size range. Known for their rugged construction and dependable service, these centrifuges are widely used in major starch refineries globally, including applications in corn, wheat, tapioca, and potato starches. They are also suitable for food, beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. When processing starch suspensions, both modified and unmodified, the centrifuges can handle up to 230 metric tons of dry product per day, dependent on the product type. Dedert has been manufacturing these centrifuges for over 45 years, providing comprehensive repair, maintenance, testing, and custom design services. The REINEVELD Centrifuge models include HVC 1301, HVC 1728, and HVC 2103, with basket diameters of 1400mm, 1725mm, and 2100mm, respectively. Dedert supports these machines with on-site pilot test facilities, ensuring they meet specific customer process requirements.

Industrial centrifuge for fine solid dewatering

Industrial centrifuges are widely used for mechanical solid-liquid separation of components in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. This is achieved by rapidly rotating the contents within a container to separate fluid of different densities or to remove liquids from solids.

Centrifuging

Dewatering

Processing

In aseptic processes, containment manipulations, and radiopharmaceutical production, maintaining glove integrity is critical. Ensuring that gloves are not compromised prevents cross-contamination and protects the sterile environment.
<h2>Performs accurate and rapid glove integrity tests</h2>
The Speedy Glove by Comecer is a battery-powered portable tester designed for leak testing gloves on isolators and RABS. It uses pressure decay integrity tests in line with ISO 14644-7 Annex E.5 requirements. One of the key features is its rapid glove inflation system, saving 3 to 5 minutes per test by inflating the glove in seconds. This helps in reducing the total testing time by approximately 30%. Another unique feature is its capability to perform tests both from the inside and outside, offering versatile testing conditions to avoid breaking the sealed environment. Speedy Glove is compatible with VPHP, allowing for complete decontamination. It includes a complete touch-screen interface, RFID technology for easy traceability, and supports saving test reports via USB or Wi-Fi. It can be used in various industries requiring stringent contamination control, including aseptic processing, API manipulation, and nuclear medicine.

Automatic portable glove tester

When producing radiopharmaceutical generators like Rb-82, maintaining strict aseptic conditions and ensuring high productivity are crucial. Additionally, handling hazardous materials safely and efficiently poses significant challenges in the manufacturing process.
<h2>Ensure sterile, high-volume rb-82 generator production</h2>
The Rb-82 Generators Production Plant by Comecer is a sophisticated facility designed for the aseptic production of Sr-82/Rb-82 generators. Comprising eight shielded isolators interconnected for seamless operation, the plant utilizes lead shielding of varying thicknesses (125mm, 75mm, 50mm) to ensure worker safety. Integrated automation systems manage the formulation, filling, and washing of generator columns, adhering to GMP and FDA requirements. The aseptic area (Class A – ISO 5) features automatic sterilization via vaporized H2O2 generators. Conveyor systems and automatic assembly stations assist throughout the process, culminating in rigorous QC and sterility testing of the final product. The plant's design supports high productivity, enabling the production of 100 generators in an 8-hour shift, up to three times a week.

Rb-82 generators production plant

In laboratory environments, precise and uniform thermal processing is crucial for tasks such as sample drying, sterilization, and thermal testing. Variability in temperature can result in inconsistent results, making reliable temperature control essential.
<h2>Ensures precise heating with uniform temperature</h2>
The AX Laboratory Oven by Carbolite Gero provides a dependable solution for various laboratory heating requirements. With a maximum operating temperature of 250°C, this oven is equipped with the R38 digital PID temperature controller, ensuring precise temperature regulation. Available in three sizes—30, 60, and 120 liters—the oven utilizes fan convection for rapid heating and excellent uniformity, maintaining a temperature uniformity of ±5.0°C at 250°C. Its chemically resistant stainless steel liner and adjustable nickel-chrome plated wire shelves offer durability and flexibility. Safety and functionality are enhanced with features such as a lever latch door, airtight silicone seal, and compliance with the BS EN 61010-2-010:2003 safety standard. Additional options include over-temperature protection, a digital countdown timer, and a lockable door.

Laboratory oven for accurate thermal processing

<span style="font-weight: 400">The heating process is a step of raising the temperature of food, pharma, cosmetics, and many other types of products. You may employ different heating solutions for this process, depending on the type of product you intend to manufacture. Selecting the appropriate heater machine for your product is quite important since various products require different ranges of temperatures and different ways of heat transfer using exchangers. Industrial heating equipment varies in two ways - the type of material it can process and the reaction you want to achieve.</span>

Heating

When developing baked goods, it is crucial to ascertain the effects of flour additives on dough properties. Accurate rheological data ensures optimal final product quality and consistency.
<h2>Measure dough elasticity and extensibility</h2>
The Brabender Extensograph-E is a specialized instrument designed to provide precise information on rheological properties of dough. This tool is essential for analyzing the impact of ingredients like enzymes and ascorbic acid. It operates on a standardized methodology compliant with ISO, AACC, and ICC, ensuring comparability and reproducibility. One significant feature is its adaptability with the MetaBridge software, allowing customized methods and extensive data management. Ideal for both large-scale and small-scale (micro extensograph version) operations, it supports flexible testing with small sample volumes. Anton Paar provides comprehensive technical support, enhancing the usability and reliability of the device throughout its lifecycle.

Extensograph for assessing dough rheology

When testing and comparing the processability and material characteristics of different plastics and plastifiable substances, consistent, precise measurements are essential.
<h2>Tailor testing with modular configurations.</h2>
The Brabender MetaStation is a versatile, modular drive unit and torque rheometer designed to determine the processability and material characteristics of various plastics and plastifiable substances. With compatibility for multiple mixer attachments for materials such as PVC, rubber, and thermosets, this device allows for tailored testing setups. The compact design of the MetaStation makes it suitable for tabletop applications, and its advanced MetaBridge software provides powerful analysis and data management capabilities. Speed control ranges from 0.2 min-1 to 400 min-1 with torque up to 500 Nm depending on the model. Additionally, its modular nature enables quick switching between mixer configurations, significantly reducing downtime and improving efficiency. The device is compliant with key ASTM standards, ensuring relevance in both research and industrial settings.

Modular torque rheometer for plastics and rubbers

In the polymer and materials science industries, determining the processability and material characteristics of diverse plastics and plastifiables is crucial. Challenges often include variations in material composition and the need for precise control over processing parameters.
<h2>Analyze material characteristics accurately</h2>
The Brabender MetaStation is a modular torque rheometer designed to measure the processability and material properties of plastics and plastifiable substances. Its smart drive and control system allows for deep process insights, operating between 0.2 to 400 min-1 with a maximum torque of 500 Nm. This modular setup includes attachments like single- and twin-screw extruders, making it suitable for both batch and continuous processing. MetaBridge software ensures easy data management and compliance with ASTM standards. Additionally, the instrument’s compatibility with various mixer sizes and blade geometries allows for flexible adaptation to different testing requirements, making it indispensable for PVC, rubber, and thermoset testing.

Modular torque rheometer for plastics and plastifiable substances

In the coffee pod manufacturing industry, ensuring the seal quality of finished pods is crucial for maintaining product integrity. Any compromise in seal quality can lead to product spoilage, affecting both customer satisfaction and shelf life.
<h2>Ensure seal quality in your coffee pods</h2>
The Bonotto Packaging BP-VAC25 Leak Detection Unit is designed to test the seal integrity of coffee pods. By simulating the conditions the pods will face during storage and transport, this unit allows manufacturers to confirm that their products meet high-quality standards. Using vacuum technology, it accurately identifies any leaks in the pods, helping to avoid potential product losses. This solution is well-suited for lab testing, enabling consistent quality assurance in the production process.