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What exactly is the tube filling machine principle?

An automatic tube filling machine is a device widely used in pharmaceutical industries. It is basically a machine which houses a tank to hold the semi-solid material that is to be filled, a pump to fill each tube that is attached to its mouth with the product and other little parts which help in this function. Usually an operator is required for changing the tubes and pressing the button that will fill it but apart from that, it is mostly automatic. There are a few advanced types available where everything is automatic but those are rare to find. The tube filling machine principle is such that it can fill any tube irrespective of its shape, size and capacity.  These are the areas where tube filling machines are used often: Pharmaceutical industry: Medicinal semi-solid creams and lotions mostly come in tubes. Unlike cosmetic brands, they don’t come in bottles ever, which is why the broadest use of tube filling machines is seen in pharma companies. Tubes are needed often in the pha

The Guide to Buying an Ointment Plant Machine

One of the many machines that a pharmaceutical company uses in its day-to-day operations is the  ointment manufacturing plant . They’re also used in the cosmetic industry. These machines are perfect for the production of homogenizations, ointments, emulsions, toothpastes, creams, lotions, among others. For easy cleaning, efficient use of agitators and ease in maintenance; the horizontal blade and specially designed anchor are placed horizontally to ensure that the mixing is done effectively along with the shearing action of the homogenizer, which becomes very important when one is working with viscous products. The main physical components of an ointment plant machine are as follows: An electric control panel board with all the necessary controls Manufacturing vessel and agitators with flush bottom valve A digital indicator on the panel that monitors the product temperature A water/wax phase vessel with a fast speed stirrer mounted on the side Spray ball on top cover for clea

The Process of Ensuring Sterile Filling Vessels

Cleaning validation is the process where pharmaceutical production equipment is cleaned effectively. This process happens in the pharmaceutical industry to avoid cross contamination and adulteration of drug products. The main purpose of doing this is to ensure that the company is complying with a particular set of standards and rules. This is very important because it helps to identify and rectify issues with the machinery that might have gone unnoticed previously. One cannot compromise on safety, quality or efficacy of drug produce which is why having  sterile vessel  almost becomes a necessity. Special attention should be paid to ‘difficult to reach’ surfaces. Cross contamination in the pharmaceutical industry will multiply several problems that could have been otherwise dealt with. One must usually follow a step-by-step evaluation method to determine the best way of resolution. If they were to be listed down, cleaning validation for sterile filling vessels is necessary because: