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44 January 2018 Tablets & Capsules Bead mills improve API bioavailability DeltaVita series bead mills reduce parti- cles to 200 nanometers or less, increasing surface area and improving dissolution and bioavailability of poorly soluble APIs. Better bioavailability reduces amount of API required, production costs, and risk of side effects. GMP-compliant units produce batches of 15 milliliters to 4,000 liters. Laboratory mills accept grinding chambers in range of sizes, use grinding media of 0.05 to 2 millimeters, and sepa- rate media from product using centrifugal force. Company supplies FAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ validation documentation. CIP and sterilize-in-place systems are optional for pilot- and production-scale mills. Data recording and formulation manage- ment are also available. Netzsch Premier Technologies, Exton, PA. Tel. 800 676 6455 www.netzsch.com/gd product update Dissolution sampler reduces carryover Eclipse 5300 automated dissolution sampler use precise syringes, eliminating valves and rotary pumps. Coupled with optimized sample pathway and internal volume of 3.5 milliliters, sampler ensures reliability while reducing sample carryover. Cost-effec- tive dual sampler configuration allows two different and independent dissolution methods to run simultaneously. Optional, integrated filter changer uses readily avail- able 25 millimeters syringe filters without need for custom filter plates or additional bench space. Sampler carries CE, ETL, and FCC certifications. Distek, North Brunswick, NJ. Tel. 732 422 7585 www.distekinc.com Catalog helps you specify tablet tooling Company's first catalog devoted to tablet tooling discusses features and options for B, D, DS3, and 328-1 punches and dies. It also provides dimensional drawings and tem- plates that simplify specification and order- ing. Punches are available with or without keys, in different head styles, and with cus- tom punch tips. Dies are available in single- and double-taper, with carbide lining, and with relief. Company also offers equipment for capsule fillers, including dosing discs, segment carriers, and upper and lower seg- ments, as well as production accessories. Wilson Tool International, White Bear Lake, MN. Tel. 800 467 8444 www.wilsontool.com Portable vacuum cleans filters while in use VHW440 three-phase portable vac- uum speeds and simplifies daily clean- ing in production areas where com- bustible dust is present. Conical cartridge filters maximize surface area, extend filter life, and resist clogging. PullClean filtration system reduces downtime by cleaning filters while vacuum is in use. Features include anti- static main filter, hose, and casters; bonding and grounding between assemblies; and sealed motor windings to prevent contact with ambient dust. Vacuum is NRTL-certified for use in NFPA Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G environments. Nilfisk Engineering, Morgantown, PA. Tel. 800 645 3475 www.nilfiskindustrialvacuums.com