The automated PTG S3 powder testing system is used to measure the flow behaviour of granules and powders in compliance with the EP (DAB) pharmacopoeia and ISO 4324 standards
The PTG S3 automated powder analyser has a self contained balance and a built in printer for a compact foot print.
The all stainless finish (for GMP compliance), is easy to clean and maintain.
For difficult powders with poor flow characteristics, the ER stirrer will help to maintain a steady flow rate.
The PTG S3 analyses:.
Powder flow time of a pre-defined mass.
Powder cone volume.
Powder cone density.
Cone angle (angle of repose).
Flowability of 100g of product (EP/DAB pharmacopoeia).
Amount of sample (mg in a preset time).
Flow chart of sample (mg/time).
Why are powder flow characteristics important? Reduction in cost of raw process materials: reject bad batches before processing.
Maintenance of the optimum formulation for the process concerned.
Reduction in process costs.
Maintain the quality and consistency of the final product.
Maintain process efficiency and costs by optimisation of product storage, packing, handling and transportation.
Maintain powder quality from different suppliers or from the same supplier over a long time period.
Development of new processes where powders are required to be formulated into end products.
Check moisture effects: use of powders in open systems in different climates.
Investigating and maintaining the quality of dry mixes.
Additional advantages can also be listed: Improve product consistency from batch to batch.
Keep tight control of component powders, especially if they are natural products.
Compare sources of powdered products.
Easy method to achieve quality control on bulk incoming component products.
Easy method for the control of dry and wet mixing, tabletting, granulating, and capsule filling.
Prediction of powder transport through conveyors, air lifts and in silos.
Prediction of powder suitability for capsule and bottle filling.
Prediction of product settling during transport, so called classification.
Prediction of powder influence on tablet hardness and solid dosage form stability.
Prediction of powder influence on tablet disintegration and friability.
