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Tablets & Capsules May 2018 25 Transfer and containment machinery Company designs and manufactures powder transfer and containment machinery for the oral solid dosage pharmaceutical industry. Pneumatic vacuum conveyors transfer powders, granules, tablets, and capsules, while minimizing manual handling and improving efficiency. Other offerings include powder flow control systems, sack tip stations, cyclones, hygienic valves, and silicone accessories for flexible contained powder transfer. Company is ISO 9001 certified and can supply full 3.1 mill certificates for fabricated parts. Hanningfield North America, Hillsborough, NC 919 338 2884 www.hanningfield.com A survey of what's available powder transfer & containment Level switch Dynatrol CL‐10GJ CIP Teflon-coated level switch easily obtains high-, intermediate-, or low-point measurements in storage bins, hoppers, or feeders. Switch's Teflon-coated vibrating paddle provides consistent results with bulk solid materials that have a tendency 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, capsules, 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 temperatures 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; 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 713 869 0361 www.dynatrolusa.com Containment systems Company's containment systems are designed to contain hazardous dust, including high-potency APIs, generated during the solid dose manufacturing process. With a dust containment grade up to OEB5, the units prevent operator contact with collected materials and avoid environmental contamination during both normal operation and maintenance. Company's mobile and stationary dust containment systems are customized for use with any tablet press, capsule filler, blistering machine, or other pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. Nilfisk, Morgantown, PA 800 645 3475 www.nilfiskindustrialvacuums.com