Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Humidity Control

Humidity control is paramount to ensure stable and consistent control in the production and storage of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. From R&D laboratories to mass manufacturing facilities, humidity can be detrimental to both the chemical and mechanical properties leading to poor quality of the end product.

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Pharmaceutical CT Room Designers

Humiscope custom design and build controlled temperature rooms (CT Rooms) or chambers. Depending on the specific requirements, we use a combination of high quality heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, dehumidifiers, custom thermostats and heavy duty insulation, that precisely manages the humidity in the room.

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dehumidifiers for pharMaceuticals AND NUTRACEUTICALS

Pharmaceutical Dehumidifiers offer a stress free solution. Properly designed, calibrated and set, dehumidifiers will create and maintain the ideal climate.

We work with only the best European Dehumidifier manufacturers and can custom design your state-of-the-art dehumidification system specific to your needs.

Depending on the exact conditions you require, will determine if you need a refrigerant (mechanical) or desiccant dehumidifier. Contact us to discuss your requirements, and let one of our experts talk you through the optimal solution to create and maintain the ideal indoor environment for your pharmaceutical or nutraceutical processing and storage.

Using dehumidifiers, Humiscope provides optimal indoor climate control for the manufacture and storage of gelatin capsules, pan coating, tablet manufacturing and hygroscopic compounds.

Storage Conditions for Gelatin Capsules

There are two different types of gelatin capsules, dry and hard.  Once formed gelatin has to be dried carefully without excessive heat.

The manufacture of gelatin capsules requires precise temperature and relative humidity (RH). For example, if the air temperature and humidity used to dry gelatin is too low, it will set rapidly and becomes brittle. If air temperature and humidity is too high, the gelatin will not solidify correctly.

Humidity Control in Tablet Pan Coating

Tablet coating is either aqueous or solvent based and is done in a controlled atmosphere, inside a perforated rotating drum. The coating is applied using a drying process using a rotation pan.

Moisture present during the coating process adversely affects both the physical properties and chemical stability of the moisture sensitive medicine. Humiscope can supply dry air at a specific humidity and temperature level to evaporate moisture in the pan and allow the coating to dry on the base.  

Effervescent Tablets & RH

Consistent and stable relative humidity (RH) levels need to be maintained when handling and storing hygroscopic compounds.

Effervescent tablets are dissolved in water before being consumed. Thus the ingredients of effervescent tablets are extremely hygroscopic.

To avoid unwanted moisture absorption, the relative humidity of the air must be kept at a low level during the manufacturing process until the product is enclosed in a moisture tight package.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - What is the Ideal Humidity Level?

The optimal humidity level for powder and compound pills and gelatin capsules should remain no higher than 25% RH. The ideal conditions of the inlet airflow of the coating pan is at an ambient temperature of between 32 and 35° C with a 15-20% RH.

examples of necessary humidity control in pharmaceutical manufacturing

Infographic showing ideal humidity levels for pharmaceutical manufacturing
Our manufacturing business has been using Humiscope for several years. They are always responsive & professional. Recently they completed a significant project for us & it was delivered on time & to a very professional standard. I have no hesitation in recommending Humiscope
— — Powdered Product Manufacturer

Dehumidifier Specialists

Humiscope has many years of experience providing humidity control solutions to the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical and are industry leaders in gelatin capsule drying. 

 

Case study of an Australian white label Pharmaceutical Manufacturer who had moisture and humidity related issues within its packaging area and how Humiscope resolved this.

 

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Dehumidifier Hire >>>

Humiscope has desiccant dehumidifiers available for rent or purchase across Australia, and we have experienced techs and engineers who can guide and advise on the best dehumidifier for your needs. We cover the east coast of Australia from Sydney, Victoria and Queensland to rural areas.

 

If you already have humidity control equipment and would like a service or check up - Humiscope provides service and maintenance of any dehumidifier regardless of brand.

We have technicians and engineers covering the east coast of Australia including Sydney and Victoria with three dedicated to Queensland.