As the competitive landscape changes, manufacturers of pharmaceutical drugs are looking for ways to increase productivity and eliminate waste to meet the demands of consumers. Through a customized solution specific to a manufacturer’s needs, better control of relative humidity can create an additional layer of protection to protect product integrity, lower the risk of contamination, decrease the cost of production, and minimize waste.
As DriSteem humidifiers have been installed within manufacturing facilities around the globe, including some currently producing the vaccination for SARS-CoV-2, you can trust these systems to offer the protection you need. Critical environmental parameters including temperature, humidity, room pressurization, air change rates, and operating particle counts must be carefully considered.
Optimal levels and tolerances may vary by room in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility and separation between rooms must be planned in accordance with those requirements. Some processes require dedicated or redundant HVAC systems in order to preserve appropriate room conditions.
When humidity levels are lower than 45%, a manufacturer may experience static buildup which can cause medicine to dry out and become brittle. There may also be issues during tablet pressing and packaging stage as excessive static causes medicine to stick together. Too much humidity creates an ideal environment for viruses, bacteria, and mold to grow, compromising the integrity of the pharmaceutical drug. It is recommended pharmaceutical manufacturers maintain the RH between 35 and 60 percent within their facility by the ASHRAE Handbook.
Our Vapor-logic electronic controller has been purpose-developed for Dristeem products.
As recently reported by the American Medical Association (AMA), prescription drug shortage remains a concern. Relative humidity can create an additional layer of protection to protect product integrity. Humidifying facilities to proper levels will help reduce waste, improve throughput, and maximize up-time for production.
Due to the increase in generic drugs, manufacturers of pharmaceutical drugs have had to streamline processes and shorten the testing phase in order to stay competitive.
makes it easy to specify and select DriSteem equipment. You can access your projects online anywhere, any time. You can go step-by-step through the sizing and selection process, or enter items in a nonlinear order.
Register for DriCalc today
allows you to make a quick calculation of the humidification load for your application.
LoadCalc Sign up
shows the energy cost comparison of using electricity vs gas. If you are in Europe, please use our Energy Calculator for Europe. Steam valve and strainer calculator:
Click to download