Handling and processing powders and granules is fundamental to the pharmaceutical industry, but has usually been fraught with problems due to their irregular behaviour, specifically with respect to flow rate. Due to the sheer volume of raw materials, semi-finished and finished products in powder form used throughout the manufacturing process, pharmaceutical companies stand to gain significant manufacturing and commercial benefits from improvements in powder flow.
Historically, powder handling and processing has a tendency to to be problematic because powders display properties similar to both solids and liquids; leakage and spillage. They are often surrounded by air and the degree of aeration can affect the way the powder behaves. Many common manufacturing problems are attributed to powder flow, including separation during blending, under or over-dosage, incorrect filling, obstructions and blockages. The upshot of any of these issues is rejected material, machine downtime and substandard end-products.
Jacob UK are leading suppliers of certified stainless steel pipe work and components which are ideally suited to handling pharmaceutical materials – both in their raw and finished form. Turn-head distributors and dosing valves ensure accurate and dust-tight distribution throughout the processing system.
Predictable powder flow enables essential selection, manufacturing procedures and equipment to be fine-tuned. This in turn capitalises on speed of production, reduces the risk of potential blockages and further improves blend quality, filling procedures and end product quality. Full technical information is available for download from www.jacob-uk.com and a site visit to determine the most suitable products for your requirements can be arranged quickly. The team have extensive knowledge of the best way to use this system to achieve great results.
Historically, powder handling and processing has a tendency to to be problematic because powders display properties similar to both solids and liquids; leakage and spillage. They are often surrounded by air and the degree of aeration can affect the way the powder behaves. Many common manufacturing problems are attributed to powder flow, including separation during blending, under or over-dosage, incorrect filling, obstructions and blockages. The upshot of any of these issues is rejected material, machine downtime and substandard end-products.
Jacob UK are leading suppliers of certified stainless steel pipe work and components which are ideally suited to handling pharmaceutical materials – both in their raw and finished form. Turn-head distributors and dosing valves ensure accurate and dust-tight distribution throughout the processing system.
Predictable powder flow enables essential selection, manufacturing procedures and equipment to be fine-tuned. This in turn capitalises on speed of production, reduces the risk of potential blockages and further improves blend quality, filling procedures and end product quality. Full technical information is available for download from www.jacob-uk.com and a site visit to determine the most suitable products for your requirements can be arranged quickly. The team have extensive knowledge of the best way to use this system to achieve great results.