Interphex 2006 Preview: The Best of the “Phex”

Chemical-Resistant Process Vent Pipe
PermaShield Pipe (PSP) is a Factory Mutual Systems-approved corrosion-resistant vent pipe system for use without sprinklers. PSP's proprietary, highly chemical-resistant, fluoropolymer ETFE coating on stainless steel ducts or pipes can be cut to length in the field and can be cut into for new branch lines or measuring ports.
Fab-Tech, Inc., Booth A469

Protein Purification Hardware
GE Healthcare is displaying two of its newest manufacturing-scale hardware for the protein purification industry: ÄKTAprocess system for chromatographic purification and UniFlux system for membrane separation. Both systems are controlled by UNICORN software, which facilitates communication between the two as well as scale-up from smaller systems.
GE Healthcare, Booth 1809

Air Treatment Solutions
A world leader of integrated air treatment control solutions with manufacturing, engineering, sales, rental and service offices around the globe. Munters is uniquely positioned to deliver turnkey solutions to the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries in the areas of humidity control, VOC abatement, mist elimination and water treatment.
Munters Corp., Booth 731

Organic and Inorganic Membranes
Novasep Process manufactures membranes and systems for extraction, concentration and purification — ceramic and inorganic tubular membranes, and spiral-wound and flat polymeric membranes. Novasep also provides process development and scale–up, from laboratory to full commercial plants. Technologies include chromatography, ion exchange, membranes and crystallization.
Novasep, Booth 678

Infrastructure and Environmental Consulting
Stanley Consultants, a multidiscipline engineering/architecture firm, assists pharmaceutical facilities with their energy, infrastructure and environmental needs. More than 23,000 projects have been successfully executed in all 50 states and 98 countries, including the planning and design of facilities, cleanrooms, HVAC systems, central utility plants, and distribution systems for advanced manufacturing industries and healthcare institutions.
Stanley Consultants, Booth 945

Modular Stem Extension for Insulated Steam Systems
Therma-Safe is a valve-stem extension for steam systems with insulated tubing. It is fully cast to eliminate side loading when manually operated, and may be used with a locking device if required by OSHA. The extension also allows the valve to be fitted with pneumatic or electric actuators for use in automated systems.
SVF Flow Controls, Inc., Booth A2730

Performance Plastics
Saint-Gobain manufactures silicone extruded and molded products, fluoropolymer hoses, thermoplastic vessels and piping, and specialty engineered polymers. With brands such as Sani-Tech, Tygon, Pure-Fit, Pharmed, Flexible Components, Chemware and Versilic, its goal is to provide customers with global solutions to their critical applications.
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Booth 655

PACKAGING and PROCESSING SOLUTIONS

Value-Added Process Equipment
Allegheny Bradford Corporation has taken the next step in “Value-Added Engineering” for process applications. The premier source of sanitary process equipment now provides a multitude of options for pre-packaged heat exchanger, filter housings, tanks and vessels and sanitary pumps. These “enhanced” products arrive at their location fully, or partially, skid mounted and pre-valved to meet the process application.
Allegheny Bradford, Booth 1221

Validation Packaging Service and Validation
Bosch Packaging Technology will present their service and validation strengths at Interphex. Also highlighted will be the Process Technology group and Sigack Systems. Bosch can improve your operations with new service and qualification packages designed to improve your bottom line.
Bosch Packaging Technology, Booth 419

Storage and Processing Equipment
DCI, Inc. is celebrating 50 years of service to its customers. DCI is an employee-owned company offering design, fabrication and servicing of stainless steel/high alloy storage and processing equipment. DCI’s expertise includes tanks and vessels, agitation systems, field service and maintenance, Site-Fab, and parts and components.
DCI, Inc., Booth 1352

New Die Table Segments
Fette now offers Die Table Segments (see photo, right) that provide optimum tablet production with significantly shorter downtimes for refitting, resetting and cleaning. The Die Table Segments are designed to replace the entire standard die-table surface plate, and significantly outlast standard dies, including carbide-lined, and can decrease set-up time by as much as 88%.
Fette America, Booth 1237

Tablet Coater and Process Control
The GCSmart Tablet Coater incorporates a fully perforated drum, Fischer baffle system for improved mixing, proprietary anti-bearding spray nozzle, WIP cleaning and Glatt’s new SmartScoop discharge system. The new EcoView Controls, Glatt’s enhanced Process Control System, provides a user-friendly touch screen OIT, both manual and fully automated process control, recipes management and related batch reporting, 21 CFR part 11 compliant design and a GAMP based validation documentation package.