Maximize Method Efficiency And Minimize Downtime
Metal Detector Provides Remedy for Productivity Headaches
Mettler-Toledo Safeline has announced the release of a new generation of its nicely established Tablex metal detection system – one of the most sensitive metal detector within the Globe. Tablex-PRO uses a new version of advanced Safeline PowerPhasePRO software and is set to raise the standards adopted by the pharmaceutical industry.
Developed with today’s highly regulated pharmaceutical production plants firmly in thoughts, and with an emphasis on current and future compliance needs, Tablex-PRO delivers the opportunity for manufacturers to enhance productivity, lessen overall manufacturing costs and boost their competitiveness. The new technique will take metal detection for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries to an even greater degree of sophistication delivering manufacturers with real advantages to address the challenges of an increasingly demanding market place.
Major sensitivity enhancements happen to be achieved by way of the development of a new optimum power drive technique combined using the use of ultra high frequency operation. These new features will set new standards of performance inside the industry, particularly with respect to the detection of stainless steel contaminants and irregular shaped contaminants like slithers of metal and broken sieve wires. Tablex-PRO is capable of detecting particles smaller than 0.2mm in diameter.
Among the features within the new software package is really a dual level, electronic signature log-in program which calls for operators to enter a user name and password for access. This advanced system captures and shops all access activities within the form of an electronic access log. The log could be displayed and viewed on the full color touch screen along with other essential manufacturing information supplying full regulatory compliance with the requirements of 21 CFR portion 11.
Inspection procedure traceability is supported by way of the inclusion of crucial barcode and manufacturing batch code info within the information collection and storage method. This important information might be displayed on the operator interface for the duration of the manufacturing process.
Enhanced good quality assurance is provided through a dedicated password protected QA program access level. Tablex-PRO systems advise when test routines need to be performed and when testing is overdue via very visible screen messages. Built-in performance validation software provides intuitive, step-by-step guidance for top quality assurance testing.
Tablex-PRO is available using the METTLER TOLEDO EQPac qualification package to ensure producers are able to offer the documentary evidence that processes and procedures meet predetermined specifications of FDA, GAMP and GMP requirements.
EQPac provides users with fully documented IQ (Installation Qualification), OQ (Operational Qualification), PQ (Performance Qualification) and MQ (Maintenance Qualification) protocols, whilst a certified test kit enables pharmaceutical producers to achieve regulatory compliance for their metal detectors.
Maximizing procedure efficiency and minimizing downtime are important as producers strive for operational excellence. The issue of maximizing uptime is addressed having a revolutionary Condition Monitoring feature which constantly assesses the performance and operation of important detector elements. This technique gives advanced warning of modifications which could potentially cause downtime if left unaddressed. Messages from the Condition Monitoring system are displayed on the high visibility touch screen user interface. The early warning of possible problems ahead of they escalate to stop the production approach enables maintenance routines to become conducted when equipment is off-line to maximize uptime and production capacity.
System faults and warning messages are also signaled via an optional high level, highly visible, tri-color status warning lamp. The lamp displays a green, amber or red status to indicate Condition Monitoring messages and give warnings of performance verification test requirements.
Critical messages from Tablex-PRO detectors may be communicated directly to key individuals inside the manufacturers’ organization via a distinctive GSM gateway communication technique. This permits the detector so send instant SMS text messages and emails to those that have to know. Generally, maintenance engineers can obtain early warnings regarding prospective downtime or line stoppages via the Condition Monitoring feature, while QA or Production Managers can be advised of over-due validation testing of the program which could result in non-compliance issues if not addressed.
Tablex-PRO retains the benefits offered on existing Tablex systems of a choice of two interchangeable and failsafe reject devices appropriate for all item types and applications. The side diverter system is particularly effective exactly where inlet and outlet heights are low or restricted – the compact design minimizes overall throughput length. The lift flap diverter method has been specifically developed for producers needing straight line item flow. This can aid to reduce potential damage to larger, effervescent and delicate tablets. Both systems offer basic ‘no-tool’ strip-down, straightforward cleaning and are fully compliant with CFR parts 210 and 211.
Posted: February 8th, 2012 under Market News.