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Wurster Coating: Process, Equipment, and Pharmaceutical Applications

Quick Answer: Wurster coating achieves a precise film thickness coefficient of variation at around 8% and 12%. Active ingredient loading ranges from 0.1% to 80% on starter pellets. Canaan’s specialized solid dosage systems are built to meet these tight engineering tolerances. Additionally, the company has over 1,000 patents and serves 1,500 customers across 60 countries. […]

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Fluid Bed Coating: Top Spray, Bottom Spray (Wurster), and Tangential Methods

Quick Answer: Fluid bed coating forms protective films on solid particles using top, bottom, or tangential spray configurations. Choosing the correct spray nozzle location ensures precise film thickness and prevents particle sticking or spray drying. CANAAN meets these strict standards with modular configurations for R&D and commercial production. The company serves over 60 countries, holds […]

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Tablet Friability Test: Procedure, Limits, and How to Reduce Friability

Quick Answer: Tablet friability testing measures a tablet’s resistance to mechanical stress. Pharmaceutical standards often set a strict limit of not more than 1.0% weight loss. Canaan’s tableting machines deliver ±1.5% weight accuracy using 0.01 mm servo-driven precision. This solid dosage equipment can help manufacturers meet these strict regulatory standards. What Is Friability of Tablets? […]