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e-Book about benefits of Powder Flow Testing for Pharmaceuticals Freeman Technology presents an eBook on how powder testing delivers tangible returns in the Pharmaceutical industry, from R&D into production.
e-Book about benefits of Powder Flow Testing for Pharmaceuticals
Freeman Technology presents an eBook on how powder testing delivers tangible returns in the Pharmaceutical industry, from R&D into production. A new eBook from Freeman Technology explores the application and value of powder testing in the pharmaceutical industry. Incorporating case study data from leading pharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer and GSK it highlights how powder testing can shorten time to market and improve process economics. The ability of the FT4 Powder Rheometer® to deliver a handsome return on investment is robustly explored via example applications from formulation through to routine troubleshooting. Freely available for download ‘Powder Flow Testing for Pharmaceuticals’ has something for any scientist or engineer working to understand and control powder behaviour to make better pharmaceuticals, more cost-effectively. The modern pharmaceutical industry relies on effective powder handling and processing to make an increasingly sophisticated array of products ranging from controlled and rapid release tablets to inhaled therapeutics for respiratory illness. In this ebook we examine: *
20.07.2023  |  967x  |  Insight  | 
Measuring device for automated determination of bulk density Monitoring bulk density in the comminution process, but also in granulation and filling processes, poses major challenges for customers worldwide, especially when bulk density measurement becomes necessary on a quasi-continuous basis.
Measuring device for automated determination of bulk density
Monitoring bulk density in the comminution process, but also in granulation and filling processes, poses major challenges for customers worldwide, especially when bulk density measurement becomes necessary on a quasi-continuous basis. To solve this problem, Hosokawa solids solutions GmbH has developed and applied for a patent for an inline density meter that meets this challenge and can measure products with bulk densities from 0.05 to 5.0 kg/ dm3 with an accuracy of up to +- 0.5%. Dust-tight housing The measurement is carried out in a dust-tight housing, so that hazardous substances can also be monitored without any problems, taking into account the requirements of employee health protection. A high measuring accuracy with simultaneously strongly reduced time expenditure is achieved by the automated measuring process and the constant process and environmental conditions. In the meantime, inline density meters have proven their market readiness at several customers with different applications. Operating principle The density meter essentially consists of a weighing unit and the integrated measuring cup. To determine the bulk density, the measuring cup is filled with a constant volume from
14.03.2023  |  1668x  |  Product news  | 
New research establishes the ‘AM Suitability’ factor Using the FT4 Powder Rheometer® to answer the question ‘Can I print with this powder?’
New research establishes the ‘AM Suitability’ factor
Using the FT4 Powder Rheometer® to answer the question ‘Can I print with this powder?’ Recently published papers (see references below) highlight the potential to use multiple properties measurable with the FT4 Powder Rheometer® from Freeman Technology, a Micromeritics company, to quantify an Additive Manufacturing Suitability (AMS) factor capable of ranking the printability of metal powders in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) processes. Can I print with this powder? Answering the question ‘Can I print with this?’ is vital for those working with popular AM processes such as LPBF but can be surprisingly difficult. The AMS factor approach is simple, effective, and efficient. It combines dynamic, shear and bulk powder properties measured with the FT4 into a single metric to sensitively differentiate printability in a way that conventional powder testers cannot. This valuable approach is summarised in a new application note which is freely available for download. Measuring instead of trying AM powders, in development or alternative commercial supplies,
25.01.2022  |  681x  |  Product news  | 
Battery manufacturers discover the power of powder testing The rapid growth of battery production shows that controlling and manipulating the powder properties is crucial to achieving the highest battery performance.
Battery manufacturers discover the power of powder testing
The rapid growth of battery production shows that controlling and manipulating the powder properties is crucial to achieving the highest battery performance. Freeman Technology highlights the latest sector to invest heavily in powder testing technology, as sales soar. Freeman Technology, a Micromeritics company and the global leaders in powder characterisation technology, has revealed new insight into which sectors are investing most heavily in powder testing, and by extension working particularly intensively on powder-related innovation. Rapid sales growth and repeat sales to major battery/car manufacturers represent a major shift in usage patterns and indicate that learning how to control and manipulate powder properties is critical for those targeting the highest levels of battery performance. “Up to a few years ago our sales to those making batteries - standalone manufacturers and car companies – were fairly limited,” said Mr Jamie Clayton, Operation Director, Freeman Technology, “but they now represent a sizeable percentage of our business. Furthermore, multiple/repeat sales suggest use has transitioned
11.01.2022  |  2241x  |  Product news  | 
Short course: Understanding Bulk Behaviour Insight into characterisation of powders and a overview of methods for determining bulk behaviour of particulate materials.
Short course: Understanding Bulk Behaviour
Insight into characterisation of powders and a overview of methods for determining bulk behaviour of particulate materials. 25 - 26 January; 14:00 - 17:00 hrs UK time; online learning. This short online course provides an overview of methods for determining bulk behaviour of particulate materials. The range of measurement techniques covered by the presenters will introduce relevance to real-world industrial scenarios and describe how the particular technique works and where it would be most useful. You will learn about a chosen selection of the following topics: Topics * Particle size measurement techniques * Particle Density (solid and bulk) * Flow property measurements * Moisture uptake * Propensity for Segregation/de-blending * Degradation/friability of bulk through handling systems * Caking/agglomeration of bulk materials in storage * Explosability * Pneumatic conveying properties * Dustiness testing New for 2022 - we are offering delegates the opportunity to take part in a practical workshop to see demonstrations of equipment discussed during the course. This takes
07.01.2022  |  2344x  |  Product news  | 
Gravimetric feeding preferable because of variation in flow properties Testing of pet food and salmon feed was done to argue why a gravimetric feeding system is preferable when working with mixed meal types.
Gravimetric feeding preferable because of variation in flow properties
Testing of pet food and salmon feed was done to argue why a gravimetric feeding system is preferable when working with mixed meal types. Investigation density and flow properties Variations in both density and flow property often occur in mixed meal types used for the animal, aqua and pet food productions, density variations above 15 % are not unusual – these variations possibly occur due to variations in the recipe and since meal can compact in bins. This article focuses on the differences in meal mixes for pet food and aqua feed production and what type of knowledge testing the product will generate. Testing of two material types: pet food – dog and aqua feed – salmon was done to argue why a gravimetric feeding system is preferable when working with mixed meal types Testing and Results Four types of tests were performed in the Jesma test laboratory: bulk density, angle of repose, particle size, and moisture content. Bulk density can interfere with powder flow, large variations between loose and tapped bulk density may signify a poorer flowing material. Using the compressibility index for
29.10.2021  |  2612x  |  Product news  | 
About the gully angle of pyramid shaped hoppers Recommendations for proper flow from rectangular or pyramid shaped hoppers, in view of the corners of the hopper that are less steep.
About the gully angle of pyramid shaped hoppers
Recommendations for proper flow from rectangular or pyramid shaped hoppers, in view of the corners of the hopper that are less steep. Rectangular hoppers are widely used to store bulk solids. Although convenient to fabricate they have process drawbacks in that large flat sides are prone to deflection, so often require stiffening, and the converging faces form gully angles that offer poor flow and self-clearing properties. Some small compensation is given by the rectangular outlets being somewhat easier to fit with slide valves. ​​ Gully angle The gully angle of a symmetrical, pyramid shaped hopper is roughly 10 degrees less steep than sides and is prone to retention of product unless it is radiused. Flow pattern For mass flow design purposes, the inclination of the gullies should be considered as a cone. For funnel flow hoppers the gully angle should exceed the wall friction angle by at least 10 degrees. Some product retention in the corners is almost inevitable unless the corner is radiused or significantly increased in inclination. Mass flow in two steps Mass flow is much more practical
01.09.2021  |  2480x  |  Specialist article  | 
When to select a ‘Bullet’ or ‘Cone-in-Cone’ insert
When to select a ‘Bullet’ or ‘Cone-in-Cone’ insert
Flow inserts can be used for many different reasons, such as improving flow, reducing overpressures on feeders, rectifying segregation and inhibiting ‘Flushing’. They are often installed as retrofits to overcome operating problems, but require experienced design to secure optimum benefits without introducing other problems. The ‘Cone-in-Cone’ and ‘Bullet’ Types are amongst methods used to improve flow by converting a flow regime from Funnel to Mass flow. The question is : -which type is most appropriate for a given application? The ‘Bullet’ insert is a central fitting of a diverging and converging cone that forms an annular flow channel in the hopper. The degree of cone convergence is chosen to ensure the material will mass flow when discharging. A drawback of this device is that the hopper capacity is reduced by the volume of the fitting. This may be compared with the Cone-in-Cone insert, where a steeper cone is installed in the center of the
04.08.2021  |  675x  |  Specialist article  | 
The importance of the Tensile Strength of powders Tensile Strength is the prime component of cohesion, which has many adverse consequences, especially in small scale, as in pharmaceutical applications
The importance of the Tensile Strength of powders
Tensile Strength is the prime component of cohesion, which has many adverse consequences, especially in small scale, as in pharmaceutical applications Great emphasis is directed to securement of measured values of the flow properties of bulk materials because of the need to design storage, process and handling equipment that provides reliable performance. Until the 1960’s the design of bulk storage equipment depended largely on empirical experience because of the lack of a scientific understanding of the behaviour in bulk of particulate materials. From a background in soil mechanics, [1], hopper design parameters were established in the 1960’s based on the measurement of bulk density, wall friction and shear strength values. [2]. This initiated industrial, academic and Government interest in the benefits that industry may gain from a scientific approach to the subject of bulk technology with seminars, conferences, exhibitions, magazines and specialised courses springing up all over the world. Shear plane length limitations of the Jenike call were overcome by annular cells, [3], [4], [5]. Interest in the dynamic
17.12.2020  |  1230x  |  Specialist article  | 
The new Brookfield Powder Flow Tester An easy and efficient way to characterize the flowability properties of your powders.
The new Brookfield Powder Flow Tester
An easy and efficient way to characterize the flowability properties of your powders. The Powder Flow Tester of Brookfield analyses the powder flowability of powders on an easy but efficient way. Also the flow of powders out of storage containers and silo`s can easily be investigated. Besides this the instrument may be used as a way to check your stock-raw materials. Flowability properties of newly developped products can de investigated and compared with your existing products. With the Powder Flow Pro Software package it will be very easy to choose your experiment: - Flowability function - Wall friction - Timedependent flowability function - Bulk density Graphic data will be generated: - normal stress - shear stress - Mohr Circle Failure Loci Curves of the flowability function will be calculated and plotted automatically. Als an overlay of up to 8 curves can be generated.
08.03.2012  |  5711x  |  Product news  |   | 
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