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28 May 2020 Tablets & Capsules the system was suitable for this high- containment application. As these examples show, a vac- uum conveying system can be an extremely versatile, safe, and clean method of containing powders and fine particles during transport. Sys- tems handling highly potent materi- als can be designed to be ATEX- certified, equipped with secondary filters, and easily disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled. A high- c o n t a i n m e n t p r o j e c t r e q u i r e s a closer and more-open-than-usual relationship between the conveyor supplier and the equipment end user because the consequences of any potent material escaping the system can be severe. The equipment end user doesn't just want to contain dust to keep a clean facility but also to protect the lives of the operators working with the equipment, so constant communication with the conveyor supplier is necessary. Before purchasing a vacuum conveying sys- tem to transfer highly potent powders, it's necessary to consult with a vacuum conveyor supplier to find the most suitable equipment to ade- quately contain the materials. T&C Nick Hayes (nhayes@volkmannusa. com) CMgr FCMI, is a mechanical engi- neer, a Fellow of the Chartered Manage- ment Institute, and president of Volkmann USA, Bristol, PA (609 265 0101, www.volkmannusa.com). Originally trained at the Royal Aircraft Establish- ment in Farnborough, England, he has more than 40 years of experience in pneu- matic conveying and bulk powder han- dling. He joined Volkmann in 2008. A high-containment project requires a closer and more-open-than- usual relationship between the conveyor supplier and the equipment end user because the consequences of any potent material escaping the system can be severe. COMING IN JUNE: T&C's Solid Dosage Sourcebook spotlights top companies that supply equipment, materials, outsourcing, and expertise to manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements.