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44 April 2019 Tablets & Capsules Lump breaker conditions abrasive, friable materials RDC-2424-MS De-Clumper rotary lump breaker de-agglomerates abra- sive or friable materials that have compacted during storage or ship- ment and conditions them for down- stream processing or conveying. Unit features a 24-inch square inlet and dual rotors with three-point, single-piece, abrasion-resistant steel breaking heads that rotate above a curved, perforated bed screen with 1-inch-diameter apertures. Side- mounted bed screen removes quickly for easy cleaning, replacement, and maintenance. Compact, low-profile unit can be placed inline in con- strained spaces between upstream and downstream processing, packag- ing, or bulk storage equipment. Bear- ings can be lubricated through exter- nal fittings and are isolated from the processing area by air-purged shaft seals. Options include stainless-steel construction, a feed hopper and sup- port structure for stand-alone opera- tion, and additional bed screens with apertures from 25 to 64 millimeters in diameter. Munson Machinery, Utica, NY 800 944 6644 www.munsonmachinery.com product update Gelatin improves capsule stability and shelf-life Company supplies gelatin that is ideal for manufacturing nutraceutical cap- sules, softgels, and gummies with a wide range of release profiles. RXL gelatin reduces crosslinking and improves capsule stability and shelf- life. RXL R 2 gelatin for immediate-re- lease formulations—such as sleep aids, allergy treatments, and pain relievers— releases fill significantly faster than standard gelatin capsules. Gelatin is available from the company's numer- ous global manufacturing sites and from multiple raw material sources. Gelita, Sergeant Bluff, IA 800 223 9244 www.gelita.com Containment systems prevent environmental contamination Company's containment systems are designed to contain hazardous dust, including high-potency APIs, gener- ated during the solid dose manufactur- ing process. With a dust containment grade up to OEB5, the units prevent operator contact with collected mate- rials and environmental contamina- tion during both normal operation and maintenance. Company's mobile and stationary dust containment sys- tems are customized for use with any tablet press, capsule filler, blistering machine, or other pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. Nilfisk, Morgantown, PA 800 645 3475 www.nilfiskindustrialvacuums.com