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News Release from: Symetix | Subject: PulseScrubber
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 August 2007
PulseScrubber for continuous polishing
of Softgels
Symetix is introducing PulseScrubber, the industry's first continuous polishing system for softgel capsules
Replacing traditional batch polishing systems in use at nutraceutical and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, PulseScrubber extends the Symetix concept of a Continuous Softgel Finishing Line to maximise product quality and reduce labour while handling up to 900,000 capsules per hour Unlike batch polishing systems that require manual loading and unloading, PulseScrubber operates unattended - receiving, handling and discharging product continuously
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 16 Oct 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Softgel capsules move down the length of the polishing system where absorption media above and below the product is energised by vibratory motion to gently polish the surfaces of the capsules.
PulseScrubber uses custom-made, FDA-accepted, low-lint absorption media manufactured from cellulosic fibers that are hydraulically entangled.
Polishing the softgels removes oil from the capsule surface and creates a polished appearance.
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As softgel manufacturers race to automate their production lines, continuous processes are replacing conventional batch processes to dry, polish, size, inspect and package capsules.
Symetix is enabling this paradigm shift with PulseScrubber.
If needed, manufacturers can batch-feed the bulk-to-bulk PulseScrubber today and later integrate it with other Symetix Continuous Softgel Finishing Line components to achieve fully-automated, high-throughput softgel finishing line operation.
Compared to existing batch polishing systems, PulseScrubber is easy to clear and clean - product change-overs can be achieved in less than five minutes.
Simply snip the absorption media at the feed roll and discard, wipe down the vibratory bed, re-thread the absorption media and the polisher is ready for the next product run.
The surfaces to be cleared and cleaned are all easy to reach and easy to observe, making the tasks more efficient to perform.
Based on the Key Technology field-proven Impulse electromagnetic vibratory conveyor, which Symetix has redesigned specifically for polishing softgels, PulseScrubber features an oil-free, solid-state electromagnetic drive, which is quiet and has no moving parts.
In addition to gentle product handling, PulseScrubber offers exceptional service life and very low maintenance.
The compact PulseScrubber polisher handles 900,000 capsules per hour in a space only 13 inches wide and 91 inches long (330 mm wide and 2.3 meters long).
Designed to meet FDA requirements and comply with GAMP 4 guidelines, PulseScrubber benefits from the company 10-year history of supplying FDA-validated inspection systems to the pharmaceutical industry.
Symetix offers complete engineering services and validation packages.
Symetix is the pharmaceutical business unit of Key Technology.
With 60 years of experience in the food, tobacco, and pharmaceutical industries, Key is a leading manufacturer of best-in-class process automation systems.
Symetix offers worldwide sales representation and maintains demonstration and testing facilities at the Key headquarters and manufacturing divisions in Walla Walla, Washington, USA, and at Key Technology BV in Beusichem, the Netherlands.
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