TOOL MAINTENANCE
PharmaCare 7-Step Process
Ensuring tablet punches and dies are kept in optimum condition
to produce high quality tablets is critical for productivity. Proper tool
maintenance will also give you, your customers, auditors and regulators peace
of mind by ensuring full compliance and traceability.
Unfortunately
tablet compression tools are often viewed as consumable items and maintenance
can be seen as unnecessary and time consuming. We know this isn’t true! Keeping
your tooling in good working condition reduces tablet press downtime and
compression problems. Did you know that the vast majority of punch and die
problems can be conclusively traced back to poor handling and maintenance
procedures?
I Holland
recommends following a simple 7-Step tool care process to help our customers
achieve optimum lifetime and performance from our tablet tooling.
PHARMACARE 7-STEP PROCESS: Download PDF
Hover over the icons below to learn about each step.
01 Clean
Tooling should be thoroughly cleaned and dried to remove any oil or product residue.
02 Assess
Visually inspect tooling for signs of obvious damage and establish if maintenance is required.
03 Repair
Light surface corrosion and damage can be polished out and repaired to extend tool life.
04 Measure
Essential after repair and recommended at regular intervals to ensure that critical tooling dimensions remain within tolerance.
05 Polish
Quality polishing will result in a smooth mirror finish to minimise tabletting issues.
06 Lubricate
Lubrication is important to protect, preserve and aid the smooth operation of the tablet press.
07 Store
Specially designed storage cabinets should be used to maximise security, safety and minimise potential damage.
