Sticking is one of the most common issues faced by tablet manufacturers. It is the adherence of granules to the punch tip face and die wall during production. Unfortunately, sticking can be caused by a variety of reasons and is not always as clear cut.
Common issues associated with sticking:
- Tablet weight variation
- Alters tablet shape
- Slows down production due to required maintenance
- Reduced tablet output
- Causes problems with downstream processes such as coating
I Holland have a variety of solutions to help combat sticking including, TSAR~Predict, anti-stick coatings and steels and more.
Check out our case study with Novartis here.