Sep 6, 2011
Single-use components and systems (commonly referred to as disposables) have traditionally been utilized in development labs and clinical supply facilities. These pre-packaged components or systems have been sterilized and validated and are disposed of after a single use.
Jul 5, 2011
Whether for a gasket, valve seat, or O-ring, the choice of elastomer might seem like a minor decision, but it can have a major impact. If a seal material is a poor fit for the application, you could run into any number of problems, from swelling, to peeling or cracking. Needless to say, these could be a big deal in a sanitary process. But how do you decide what elastomer to use?
Apr 21, 2011
With competent suppliers for media and process gases and given all the documentation/certifications that come with them, should biotech companies be concerned about virus contamination of these raw materials?
Feb 4, 2011
Question: If I purchase AL-6XN alloy (N08367) tubing or fittings to the ASTM A270-S2 specification, will they meet the low sulfur requirements? Many end users in pharmaceutical industry require the ASTM A270-S2 (pharmaceutical quality) tubing for their application. However, sulfur requirements are commonly misunderstood, and the ASTM A270 specification covers...
Sep 22, 2010
1. When the product is corrosive to the piping system. Products containing chlorides and other salts can attack the tubing and fittings used to transport the products throughout a plant. Systems fabricated from 304 or 316 stainless steel can become leaky after prolonged contact with salty food and beverages, e.g. sports drinks and soy sauces. If the product is...
Aug 30, 2010
There are two goals that every processor shares: 1. Maximizing product yields 2. Minimizing CIP costs A product recovery system (PRS) is an efficient and economical way to realize both of these goals. A product recovery system cleans the lines of residual product left behind after your food, dairy, beverage, or pharmaceutical processing. Just one cycle of the PRS (also called pigging) can remove virtually all of the valuable product from the process line, leaving behind only a thin layer of product film for CIP cleaning.
