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Tips for Choosing the Right Roll Compactor for Your Needs

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  Tips for Choosing the Right Roll Compactor for Your Needs Roll compactors, also known as roller compactors, are machines used primarily in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and chemical industries for dry granulation . A roll compactor is a machine that compacts powder into a solid mass, known as a ribbon or flakes, which can then be milled into granules. This process is essential for creating uniform particle sizes and improving the flow properties of powders. Key Components and Working Principles of Roll Compactors Roll compactors use a vertical feed screw to feed powder into the machine, where it is compressed by two counter-rotating rollers. One roller is fixed, while the other moves to control the compaction force. A hydraulic system applies the necessary force, and a control system monitors and adjusts parameters like roll speed, roll force, and roll gap. Process Parameters of Roll Compactors Roll compactors use pre-compression force to feed the material into the roll

Maintaining Your Bottom Mounted Mixer: Tips and Tricks

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Maintaining Your Bottom Mounted Mixer: Tips and Tricks Maintaining consistent mixing is essential for product quality, process efficiency, and successful scale-up in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, as it helps with a lot of other aspects, such as homogeneity, reaction kinetics, oxygen transfer, shear stress, and scaling-up. In-tank mixers help in achieving desired results in all these aspects. IDEX Steridose, a reliable bottom-mounted in-tank magnetic mixer The IDEX Steridose offers reliable, efficient mixing for critical biopharmaceutical processes. The in-tank mixers’ innovative design, magnetic coupling, and hygienic features make it a preferred choice for maintaining product quality and sterility. Design and Construction of IDEX Steridose Magnetic Mixer ·        The Steridose magnetic mixer is specifically engineered for use in sterile and aseptic processes. It adheres to stringent quality standards required in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. ·        Its bottom-mount

The Future of Electrically Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps

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  The Future of Electrically Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps Electric solutions are quickly becoming more popular in a variety of industries, transforming pump technologies. Energy Efficiency Electrically operated pumps have higher energy efficiency compared to pumps that rely on fossil fuels. By converting energy these pumps reduce waste and lower operational expenses. For example, heat pumps are now a choice for heating in constructed buildings because of their efficiency and positive impact on the environment. Smart and Connected The desire for energy conservation and connected automation has reached the pump industry. Smart pumps, which come with sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities enhance performance, monitor conditions, and support maintenance. The market for pumps is expected to see growth reaching $20.5 billion by 2032. IIoT Integration Industrial pumps are adapting to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). By linking pumps to networks, operators gain real-time