Powder
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■Preparations - Powder
Inhalants in particular, but also other pharmaceutical powders, are packaged in small quantities to facilitate the administration of the active ingredients. Since the product is not a solid and the quantities are very small, inspection is of paramount importance to ensure the correct amount of powder.
■Object-specific challenges
Product features
Loose powder or pellets are filled in small quantities in blisters or discs. Filling can also lead to impurities on the blister and a wide variety of powder distributions in the blister. In addition, impurities can potentially occur in the powder.
■Recommended system for the inspection of powder
The distribution of the powder in the blister must be inspected three-dimensionally. Therefore scanware recommends the use of the 3D product inspection SPECTRA 3D. In combination with the high-resolution product inspection system SPECTRA HR, impurities can also be detected. The result is a topographic colour image of the blister which enables precise evaluation.
Highlights of the 3D product inspection
- Inspection of smallest quantities with low tolerances
- Different designs for great flexibility
For the inspection of the powder, each image is corrected by the angle of triangulation. - Mask tracking for correct detection of film position
- Storage of volume data for productivity analysis
- Evaluation of powder cups that are completely filled by stripping. Missing powder is detected by the system.
Applicable objects
- Powder in partially filled pockets, for example pellets
- Powder in completely filled pockets
Inspection criteria
The following criteria can be inspected:
- Presence
- Quantity
- Contamination of the sealing surface
- Colour and contamination of the powder
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Inspecting the presence, integrity and quality of the ampoule's ring code.
Inspection of the presence and colour of the cap and the presence of the label.
Solutions for the optical inspection of fragmented and broken lozenges.
Special algorithms for position at high oblongs increase productivity.
The coating is often subject to chipping, which is detected with high evaluation accuracy.
Solutions for every conceivable product and film combination as well as product shape.
Inspection of the active ingredient patches to check size, position and packaging.
For hard gelatine capsules scanware offers a range of specified test parameters.
Three-dimensional inspection excludes missing layer and offers highest safety.
Inspection before or after sealing, reflections are compensated.
Software based on artificial intelligence for the inspection of syringes.
Inspection of cap and presence of label, also in mixed blisters.