Don’t Gamble on Tablet Tooling Maintenance

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Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Trends in Manufacturing, May 2022, Volume 2022 eBook, Issue 2
Pages: 10–15

By following some fundamental steps, manufacturers can optimize their tablet tooling maintenance and resulting productivity.

With millions of tablets coming off production lines daily, it is no surprise that tooling can be affected. Consistent compaction of granules into a quality solid dose form is challenging enough for manufacturers without the added concern of the tooling not being up to the job.

The condition of punches and dies will have a substantial impact on productivity, so it is crucial that all tablet tooling is optimized through simple maintenance procedures to enhance performance and improve longevity.

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About the author

Andy Dumelow is head of Technical Sales at I Holland.

Article details

Pharmaceutical Technology
eBook: Trends in Manufacturing
May 2022
Pages: 10–15

Citation

When referring to this article, please cite it as A. Dumelow, “Don’t Gamble on Tablet Tooling Maintenance,” Pharmaceutical Technology's Trends in Manufacturing eBook (May 2022).