This article outlines some of the considerations that go into developing and processing dry powder inhaler formulations, and discusses the merits of conical high-shear mixers.

This article explains the basics of dry powder classification and describes some of the most common classification methods available for bulk solids manufacturing applications.

As products and technologies become more advanced in today’s markets, the need for materials with specific properties for special applications becomes more important. With the broad range of requirements, it is not practical to think that one type of milling technology will satisfy all needs. This article provides an overview of five product-specific milling technologies…

A material’s characteristics dictate what type of mixer will be most efficient for batch mixing. This article covers some batch mixing basics and examines the benefits and limitations of several low-shear mixers.

The Mikro Pulverizer® Hammer & Screen Mill combines a high speed mechanical impact mill with an outlet screen to control particle size. These hammer and screen mills are used in the production environment to provide continuous size reduction at high capacities for a variety of materials. This type of mill is used widely for the…

The demand for pharmaceutical materials including finely ground active subdtances and excipients is geowing.

Powder producers in chemical, mineral and pharmaceutical markets are exploring new processing methods to isolate smaller average particle sizes and tighter overall particle size distributions. Consumer demand for higher quality end products is driving these producers to explore new technologies in the area of powder processing. Manufacturers of powder processing equipment have, in turn, developed…

Because using an off-site contractor for fuel milling limited processing control, a combustion research center installed equipment on-site.

Approximately 75% of all pharmaceutical products produced today are sold in solid dosage form. Examples include: a capsule; tablet or powdered drinks. The objective of this paper is to present a detailed overview of the theory and practical applications for granulation of dry powders using roller compaction technology.  

Toner tests mill, mix, and classify ingredients. Tests demonstrate equipment that can turn raw ingredients into finished toner. Micron Powder Systems, Summit, NJ, manufactures and sells powder processing system. To demonstrate more than 40 such systems, the company operates a 14,000 square-foot test center.