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Tablets & Capsules May 2020 29 A survey of what's available powder transfer & containment Dust collector Quad Pulse Package 2 dust collector is designed for pharmaceutical oral solid dos- age applications including tableting, filling, coating, granulating, drying, mixing, blending, and packaging. Unit uses two main cartridge filters designed to handle air volumes from 590 to 1,765 cubic feet per minute. Cleanable filter system allows manufacturers to run continuous production processes and avoid frequent, expen- sive filter replacements. Dust collector cleans filters one at a time in four segments, so they are continually cleaned without interrupting airflow. Primary filters remove the majority of collected dust, prolonging the service life of the second-stage HEPA filter that captures the finest, most hazardous dust particles. Dust collector features a pressure shock-resistant housing that maintains its integrity during an explosion event, meeting NFPA and ATEX standards for explosion protection. Camfil APC, Jonesboro, AR 800 479 6801 www.camfilapc.com Loss-in-weight tablet press feeder PH loss-in-weight tablet press feeder accurately dispenses powder lubricants directly to tablet press punches and die walls. Feeder's SFT load cell and venturi- type dispersion method produce consistent and measurable lubricant powder flow. Automated, nearly constant feed rate allows lubricant to uniformly coat tooling to prevent sticking issues, increase tablet hardness, and improve dissolution proper- ties. Studies have shown that feeding lubricant directly to the tablet press tools can reduce lubricant use by as much as 97 percent compared to blending the lubricant into the formulation. Coperion K-Tron, Sewell, NJ 856 589 0500 www.coperion.com Level switch Dynatrol CL‐10GJ CIP level switch easily detects high, intermediate, or low mate- rial levels in storage bins, hoppers, and feeders. Switch's vibrating paddle provides consistent results with bulk solid materials that tend to pack or bridge. Switch provides superior performance in dusty environments and is suitable for measuring dry pharmaceutical or nutraceutical products and materials, including tablets, cap- sules, softgels, powders, and fillers, with bulk densities ranging from less than 0.5 to greater than 60 pounds per cubic foot. Specialized switches can be used in tem- peratures exceeding 300°F. G series level switches are approved for Class I, Group C and D; Class II, Groups E, F, and G; and Class III services. Switches are built in the US; are factory calibrated; require no field adjustments; and contain no moving parts, gaskets, or seals, making them virtually wear-free. Switches can be combined with the company's EC-501A control unit to actuate process control equipment, level alarms, or indicator lights. Dynatrol, Houston, TX 800 231 2062 www.dynatrolusa.com