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 […]
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).
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]