Tablet press DRYCON®

The dry containment kit (DryCon®) on KORSCH presses permits a containment level of OEB 3 or OEB 4. The core of the DryCon® system is the Restricted Access Barrier System (RABS), which uses negative pressure control in the compression zone combined with window locks as well as a reinforcement of the dust tightness on the make/break connections. For all dry containment applications, cleaning is performed wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). The DryCon® kit can be enhanced to permit contained intervention in the compression zone during operation by adding glove ports, a Rapid Transfer Port (RTP), and a manual dust extraction wand which is accessed via the glove ports. Additional cleaning materials, including manual spray bottles and wipes, can be introduced to the compression zone through the Rapid Transfer Port (RTP), which is docked on to the tablet press with a dust-tight seal. Manual pre-cleaning is performed with the windows closed and with the negative pressure control system in operation. Final cleaning at the conclusion of a batch campaign is generally performed wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). The DryCon® tablet press can work with a house dust extraction unit or a stand-alone, contained dust extraction unit - which can be provided by KORSCH. A suitable containment valve may be adapted to the tri-clamp connection on the top of the machine if required. KORSCH can integrate the operation of the containment valve into the control system of the tablet press. KORSCH has extensive experience with the integration of all makes and models of containment valves.