Pharmaceutical raw-material dispensing is the controlled weighing and transfer of ingredients according to a formulation or batch record. Each material should be weighed on equipment with the capacity and readability appropriate to the quantity, while the surrounding process supports identification, traceability, and contamination control.
Arlyn Scales has outfitted a number of industries with scale systems durable and precise enough to accommodate environments ranging from farms to factories. Arlyn Scales integrate into the pharmaceutical industry well because of their accuracy, resistance to caustic chemicals, and long lifespan. 
There are a number of key factors that make Arlyn Scales such an effective choice for pharmaceutical manufacturers. The first is a cutting-edge technological model that makes Arlyn Scales precise and durable enough for a variety of rugged conditions. The second is a dispensing system that makes it possible to incorporate mechanical consistency into a manufacturing process and creates opportunities for streamlining and remote work. Also, Arlyn Scales interface with a wide range of input and output ports in order to make saving, sharing and reporting your key data points a breeze. In all, these qualities make Arlyn Scales a worthwhile investment for any pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
Scientific Precision and Accuracy
Arlyn Ultra Precision scales use Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology to provide finer displayed resolution than many general-purpose industrial strain-gage scales while retaining practical capacities and rugged platforms. The appropriate weighing technology depends on the required capacity, readability, environment, and process controls.
For dispensing work, select a model whose capacity and readability match the material quantity, then confirm the complete system’s accuracy and repeatability requirements for the application. Stainless-steel construction and overload protection are available on selected Arlyn configurations; verify materials and specifications for the chosen model.
Available from Arlyn Scales: Ultra Precision Scales
Arlyn Ultra Precision scales are designed for applications that need fine readability at practical industrial capacities. Select the model and configuration according to the required capacity, readability, environment, and integration needs.
Automated Material Dispensing
Different chemicals, compounds and materials must be mixed at precise levels in an environment free of contaminants in the pharmaceutical industry. One way to ensure a consistent mixture time and time again is to automate the dispensing process. Arlyn Scales can help you dispense liquids, powders and gases with mechanical precision and repetition.
Weighing Across the Dispensing Range
Raw material dispensing rarely happens at one scale size. A single formulation might call for active ingredients measured in grams, excipients in kilograms, and solvents drawn from drums, and no single platform handles that spread well.
Trying to weigh a few grams of active ingredient on a scale sized for a drum gives up the resolution the step requires.
Arlyn offers bench scales for small charges and platform, floor, and drum scales for bulk materials. Compatible models can be configured with common indicator and connectivity options, helping operators use a more consistent interface and route weight data into the same system.
Corrosion Resistant Surfaces
Scale materials should be selected for the chemicals, concentrations, exposure time, and cleaning process involved. Arlyn offers corrosion-resistant configurations that use stainless-steel components and protective coatings; material compatibility and model construction should be verified for the intended environment.
Protective coatings can improve resistance to many substances, but residues should be cleaned according to the selected scale’s maintenance guidance.
Connectivity is Ideal for Manufacturing Plants & Laboratories
Data-keeping is a key portion of any modern work, particularly as more and more professionals are outsourcing tasks and services to remote locations. Part of keeping a laboratory clean and efficient is making sure all of your infrastructure works smoothly, and interfaces with your data systems. A detailed account of all materials, weights, substances, and processes is indispensable when it comes to pharmaceutical work.
Selected indicators and communication options can send weight data to a computer, network, PLC, or logging workflow. This can reduce manual transcription and support process records, alarms, or quality-control workflows when the scale is integrated with the appropriate software and controls. Weight-based setpoints can identify over- or under-target conditions; other variables, such as temperature, require separate sensors or system inputs.
Arlyn Scales Work With:
- Ethernet and Wi-Fi — Connect compatible indicators to authorized networked systems; available functions depend on the configuration.
- USB — Use the supported USB option for computer communication or flash-drive export; these are separate functions.
- Data logging — Record weight data through supported local, network, email, Google Sheets, or PC workflows, depending on installed options.
How To Learn More About Dispensing Pharmaceutical Materials
If you are in need of precise, durable scales that can work well with automated dispensing systems and streamline your process for sharing, storing and transmitting data, contact Arlyn Scales by calling 800-645-4301 or visit our website. We have successfully outfitted a number of factories, production plants, and laboratories with scales that deliver the scientific precision needed in these circumstances. It is an honor to provide tools to an industry that assists with medical care and improvement. We look forward to hearing about your needs and learning how we can meet them.
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