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34 July 2015 Tablets & Capsules A survey of what's available Batch mixer Model 700-TH-40-SS rotary batch mixer gently homoge- nizes solids, regardless of differences in bulk density, particle size, or flow characteristics, even with ingredients accounting for 1 ppm of blend. Rotating drum's mixing flights tumble, turn, and fold material, imparting minimal energy to achieve uniformity in 2 to 3 minutes. Batch discharges completely upon emptying; washdown is quick and easy. Working capac- ity is 40 cubic feet or 4,000 pounds. Features include stainless steel product-contact surfaces; continuous, polished welds; external, removable seals; CIP nozzle; and piping for liquid additions. Munson Machinery, Utica, NY. Tel. 315 797 0090 www.munsonmachinery.com mixers & blenders Blender Paul O. Abbe Rota-Cone tumble blender offers lowest-shear method of mixing friable or delicate solids and allows com- plete discharge. Since blender has no agitator, no shaft seals are needed; all internal surfaces are easy to inspect and clean; cross-contamination is minimized. Capacity ranges from 0.1 to 500 cubic feet. Options include liquid addition mecha- nism, high-speed pin agitator to de-agglomerate lumps, auto- matic drum loading and discharging system, sampling sys- tem, ASME code stamping, polished contact surfaces, and CIP nozzles. Variable-frequency drive with PLC is housed in NEMA 4X, 7, or 9 explosion-proof enclosure. Aaron Equipment, Schiller Park, IL. Tel. 630 350 2200 www.aaronequipment.com Mixer-granulator Comasa MIC Developer high-shear mixer-granulator pro - cesses batches of 150 grams to 2 kilograms using 1-, 3-, 5-, or 10-liter bowls. Impeller uniformly blends wet materials while forcing them into contact with high-speed chopper. Features include peristaltic pump, interchangeable spray noz- zles, thermostatically controlled heating elements, and touch- screen control. Options include torque transducer, impeller speed sensor, infrared temperature sensor, double-jacketed bowls for holt-melt applications, and company's Director data acquisition and analysis system. Company also offers tablet presses and roller compactor. SMI, Lebanon, NJ. Tel. 908 534 1500 www.smitmc.com