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EXAKT 80S Plus

Choosing the Right EXAKT Ointment Mill for Your Pharmacy

Matching the Right Ointment Mill to Your Compounding Needs Not all pharmacies compound at the same volume or complexity level. That’s why EXAKT offers multiple ointment mill models—each designed to meet specific workflow demands while maintaining the same core milling performance. Two of the most popular models in pharmacy environments are the EXAKT 80S Plus and the EXAKT 50+ Rx 200. EXAKT 80S Plus: The Industry Standard for Compounding Pharmacies The EXAKT 80S Plus is widely regarded as the benchmark

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3 Distinct Advantages Using EXAKT Ointment Mills

Why EXAKT Ointment Mills Are the Gold Standard for Compounding Pharmacies In pharmacies that compound topical medications — where precision, reproducibility, and product quality are mission-critical — an EXAKT ointment mill isn’t just equipment. It’s a strategic advantage. For pharmacists and technicians dedicated to delivering the best outcomes in creams, gels, and ointments, EXAKT ointment mills deliver superior performance that manual methods and ordinary mixers simply can’t match. 1. Consistently Superior Pharmaceutical Results EXAKT ointment mills are engineered to produce

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Video: How to Remove a Paper Towel in Your Ointment Mill

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

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Elegant Ointments

EXAKT ointment mills produced ointments with softer consistency and lower flow limits than those produced with EMPs, most likely due to the significant temperature increase of ointments processed with EMPs (electronic mortar & pestle).

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Cleaning Your EXAKT Mill

For everyday cleaning between formulations, alcohol and a soft cloth or paper towel are the best things to use. Do NOT spray the alcohol on the rollers or pour the alcohol into the gap when the machine is running. Put the alcohol on a paper towel or cloth and hold it against the roller tightly while you turn the roller with the hand wheel. When you start to get a buildup you can use an abrasive to clean the rollers.

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compact bench-top ointment mill for pharmaceutical use

When should you consider an additional mill?

Whether you already own an EXAKT ointment mill or a mill from another manufacturer, the EXAKT 50EC+ is the best choice when considering additional mills. The EXAKT 50EC+ is a modular ointment mill, designed with removable rollers for easy, efficient cleaning. With the purchase of an extra set of rollers, you can increase efficiency in your pharmacy by having a clean set ready for your next preparation. Depending upon the product being milled, this machine produces output quantities from .02 to 7 liters per

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The Ointment Mill Process

An ointment mill utilizes high shear force to reduce particle sizes, disperse agglomerates, and homogenize viscous materials.  Shear force is created by three horizontally positioned rollers rotating in opposite directions and at different speeds relative to each other.  The whole product is pulled through the gap between the rollers, resulting in a precise, controllable, and narrow particle size distribution.  The particle size can be easily and precisely controlled by adjusting the gap widths. Step by Step Process: The premixed product

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Clean Ointment Mill

How to Clean Your Ointment Mill

CLEANING YOUR EXAKT OINTMENT MILL For everyday cleaning between formulations, alcohol and a soft cloth or paper towel are the best things to use. Do NOT spray the alcohol on the rollers or pour the alcohol into the gap when the machine is running. Put the alcohol on a paper towel or cloth and hold it against the roller tightly while you turn the roller with the hand wheel.** When you start to get a build up, you can use

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Improve the Performance of Your Ointment Mill.

Your Ointment Mill May Need a Tune-up EXAKT ointment mills rarely require repair, but sometimes a tune-up can help improve the performance of your machine and provide years of worry-free use. For smaller mills, we can turn your mill around the same day it’s received at our shop to minimize downtime. For larger mills, simply schedule time for an on-site service call. EXAKT charges a daily rate plus travel expenses. Call us today to get a quote based on your

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