Measuring the size of particles and droplets sprayed by Spraytec
You want to measure the size of particles and droplets sprayed by Spraytec
What is the Spraytec analysis technique?
The Spraytec laser diffraction system is a measuring instrument used to determine the size of particles and droplets in sprays, aerosols and other sprays. It is widely used in various industrial sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices and cosmetics to control and optimise spraying processes.
Why use Spraytec to measure the size of spray particles and droplets?
Measuring the particles and droplets sprayed by Spraytec is essential for several reasons. It helps to optimise spraying processes, ensure product quality and comply with regulatory standards. It also makes it possible to adjust spraying parameters to obtain consistent, effective results. This technique also helps to improve product performance, reduce costs and avoid malfunctions, while guaranteeing process conformity and reproducibility.
How the Spraytec analysis technique works
The Spraytec analysis technique uses laser diffraction to measure the size distribution of particles and droplets in a spray stream. The general steps in the process are as follows:
- The principle of laser diffraction: when a laser beam passes through a cloud of particles or droplets, the particles or droplets scatter the light at angles directly related to their size.
- Capture of the light signal: a detector captures this scattered light in the form of an angular spectrum. Large particles scatter the light at small angles, while small particles scatter it at larger angles.
- Data analysis: the system uses algorithms to reconstruct the size distribution of particles and droplets, based on the diffracted light. The results obtained are often presented in the form of statistical distributions, such as the average droplet size (D10, D50, D90), as well as other parameters related to the uniformity of the spray.
What are the standards for measuring particles and spray droplets?
Pharmaceutical: USP 1601 - Ph. Eur. 2.9.44
Aerosols and spray systems: ISO 14644-1 - ISO 13320:2009
Nanoparticles: ISO/TR 13097:2013
Cosmetics: ISO 18888:2017 - Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
Industrial sector and paints: ASTM E799-03 - ISO 8130-13
FILAB can help you measure the size of particles and droplets sprayed by Spraytec.
Why use FILAB to measure the size of particles and droplets sprayed by Spraytec?
With its state-of-the-art analytical facilities and a team of experts dedicated to particle and droplet analysis, the FILAB laboratory helps manufacturers solve their particle and droplet-related problems. The FILAB laboratory can help you measure the size of particles and droplets through a wide range of services:
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Identification and search for particles by SEM-FEG-EDX , MO or FTIR
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