Common Tablet Compression Issues & Solutions to Avoiding Tableting Defects
In the competitive tablet manufacturing landscape, tableting defects and non-essential costs often stem from an unoptimized tablet compression process. Common tablet defects like cracking and chipping frequently originate not from errors of a pill press tablet press machine, but from tablet formula deficiencies. Furthermore, tablet compression issues such as insufficient lubrication on tooling, and inconsistent pressure application lead to unplanned pill press downtime. Each of interruptions above represents an avoidable expense. Therefore, a proactive strategy focusing on optimizing your tablet compression is paramount for enhancing quality of pharmaceutical tablets. Following paragraphs indicate tableting defects including causes and their solutions. 1. Black Spots on Defective Tablets Black spots or specks on compressed tablets can be concerning. Spots may […]
