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36 July 2020 Tablets & Capsules A survey of what's available mixers & blenders Loss-in-weight feeder Loss-in-weight feeder for continuous and batch operations is ideal for handling poorly flowing excipients and APIs. Stainless-steel pharmaceutical feeder is avail- able in volumetric and gravimetric, single- and twin-screw models with feedrates as high as 162 cubic feet per hour. Feeder is completely accessible for easy cleaning and is suitable for multi-component continuous blending. Options include the company's ActiFlow material flow aid for feeding poorly flowing materials, as well as electronic pressure compensation to optimize feeder performance in continuous operations such as blending, extrusion, granulation, and coating. Feeders are also available for batch dispensary blending applications. Coperion K-Tron, Sewell, NJ 201 327 6300 www.coperion.com Bin tumbler Cyclops bin tumbler blends and homogenizes powders and granules. Unit works with the company's Trigon universal bin-blocking system, which simplifies bin loading and unloading. Bin tumbler is available in four versions, including a lab model for R&D and small batch production that comes equipped with wheels for easy transport. Touch-screen control displays process parameters and allows the operator to configure advanced process recipes and program work cycles. Options include through-the-wall installation to conserve floor space and dual-plane blend- ing inclination to handle difficult materials. IMA North America, Leominster, MA 978 537 8534 www.ima.it Bin mixer Cos.Mec wheeled bin mixer for pharmaceutical powders and granules eliminates the need for mixer loading, unloading, and cleaning. Features include a manual bin lock, clockwise and counter-clockwise bin rotation, bin speed adjustment by inverter, and the ability to receive bins of different volumes. Options include bin double inclination, a remote-control panel for automatic programming and print- ing of process parameters, a barcode reader for automatic batch identification, and non-standard bin-handling capability. MG America, Fairfield, NJ 973 808 8185 www.mgamerica.com