Purpose: The Machine Room is designed to introduce students to pharmaceutical machinery used in the manufacturing and processing of dosage forms like tablets, capsules, ointments, and liquids. It helps bridge the gap between theory and industrial practices.
Key Machines & Equipment:
o1. Tablet Punching Machine
o For preparing tablets of various sizes and shapes.
2. Capsule Filling Machine
o Used for manually or semi-automatically filling capsules.
3. Ointment Filling Machine
o For filling ointments into tubes or containers hygienically.
4. Liquid Filling Machine
o For accurate filling of syrups and solutions into bottles.
5. Mixer / Blender (e.g., Double Cone Blender)
o Used for uniform mixing of powders and granules.
6. Granulator / Pulverizer
o Converts materials into fine powders or granules for tablet preparation.
7. Coating Pan
o For coating tablets with sugar or film coatings.
8. Disintegration & Dissolution Test Apparatus
o To test how tablets and capsules behave in body-like conditions.
9. Dryer (Tray Dryer / Fluid Bed Dryer)
o Used to dry granules, powders, or finished products.
10. Weighing Balance (Digital/Analytical)
o For precise measurement of raw materials.