I Holland offers a guide for tablet manufacturers on how to keep their equipment in good condition to avoid downtime on mass production lines.
The cost of tablet tool replacement is often predictable, however, hidden costs such as those created by badly maintained tooling or the unavailability of tools due to avoidable damage is not as obvious. The implementation of an established tool maintenance process, together with an in-depth management system, will not only benefit production efficiency and the bottom-line but also meet exacting regulatory requirements.
Producing quality tablets quickly is essential in modern tablet production. One area that is hugely influential on the success of mass-production is the condition of the tooling used during the process. Through the application of a planned and professional maintenance and management process, tablet tooling can be used to enhance production, stop rejected tablets, wasted formulation, costly press damage and press downtime.