EXAKT’s Pathology Saw last a long time, and a little preventative maintenance will add even more years of reliable performance.
We recommend replacing the yellow bands on your 312 Pathology Saw annually. The yellow bands keep the diamond band riding evenly on the pulleys. This can help improve performance and extend the life of your diamond band.
If your pharmacy is running back-to-back ointments and needs to clean its mills quickly. Instead of turning the machine off and turning the rollers with the hand wheel, they leave the machine running while wiping it clean. Not only is this unsafe for the technician, but it also risks damaging the mill. If something too big is pulled in by the rollers, it may result in costly replacement parts and repairs.
Five easy steps to remove a paper towel from your ointment mill:
1. Turn off the motor and disconnect the mill from the power supply.
2. Open the gaps to their widest position.
3. Cut as much of the paper towel away from the gap as possible.
4. Saturate the remaining towel by dripping small amounts of water on it. Once the towel is saturated, use tweezers to pick out the pieces until there is no paper visible.
5. Open and close the gaps several times to compress the paper. The last action should be to open the rollers. Turn the rollers in the normal direction (don’t back up) until the paper rolls through. The more saturated the paper, the more it will compress and dislodge.
Note: If you cannot turn the rollers easily with the hand wheel, you can grab the rear roller and turn it toward the middle roller with your hand with more pressure than you can get with the hand wheel.
Ointment mills, like any piece of machinery, can be dangerous if they are used improperly or safety precautions are not followed. It’s not uncommon to rush the cleaning process, but remember: slow and steady will win the race.
If you need more information about proper cleaning and safety procedures, talk to our experts. EXAKT has factory-trained technicians and a network of authorized distributors to help you.
For producing truly elegant preparations of creams, ointments, or gels there is no tool more effective or more complete than an ointment mill. And the EXAKT 50 EC Plus delivers more control in making elegant preparations.
HIGHLIGHTS
Check out the video below to learn more about cleaning your pathology saw. Cleaning your saw after each use will help improve the safety and performance of your machine.
Warning: Do not use disinfectants containing chlorine, ammonia, or aggressive disinfectants such as acetone or nitro thinner. Simply use alcohol-based disinfectants normally found in laboratories. Make sure they are alcohol-based.
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EXAKT’s 312 Pathology Saw has been designed to safely gross bone, tissue, and metal implants without the worry of injuring yourself.
EXAKT’s Pathology Saw last a long time, and a little preventative maintenance will add even more years of reliable performance. We recommend replacing the yellow bands on your 312 Pathology Saw annually.
Yellow Band for Pulley:
Key elements of the saw such as doors, the top of the work table or the upper pulley of the saw blade are easy to remove without tools and can be cleaned under running water. Rinsing immediately after use removes any tissue residues from the band, subsequent samples are not affected and the overall system is far easier to clean.
Why should you be using an EXAKT three roll mill for your carbon application? Some of the process advantages include:
EXAKT’s electronic models (80E Plus, and 120E) give the most precise control and repeatability.
Whether it’s for research or production, learn more by calling or emailing our three roll mill experts.
800-866-7172 | info@exaktusa.com
Get the most out of your saw by checking out the new Resources page on our website. We’ll be adding more helpful videos and articles in the near future.
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