Many tablet press surfaces look clean before they are truly clean.
Shiny stainless steel often hides thin organic films from powders, binders, lubricants, and product residues that are difficult to see under white light.
That is why UV-assisted verification is becoming a practical tool for tablet manufacturers.
How the System Works
Step 1: Clean with Sahara® + MiraWIPE®
Use Sahara® to remove visible build-up and MiraWIPE® for final deep cleaning.
Step 2: Verify with PolyCHECK®
Wipe suspect surfaces using PolyCHECK® wipes or swabs.
Step 3: Illuminate with UV Light
When UV light is directed onto the PolyCHECK surface, residues collected from the equipment often fluoresce.
This helps operators determine whether organic residues remain on the tool surface.
Best Areas to Inspect
- Punches and dies
- Turret zones
- Feed frames
- Chutes
- Product-contact guards
- Threads
- Crevices
- Change parts
Why This Is Better Than Visual Inspection Alone
Visual inspection may miss:
- Thin films
- Clear residues
- Oily contamination
- Material in scratches
- Grease-coated particles
PolyCHECK® + UV provides a faster secondary check.
Quality Benefit
The same hidden residues that delay release can also contribute to:
- Dark specks in tablets
- Embedded foreign material
- Cross-batch contamination risk
- Cosmetic rejects
Benefits
- Faster release decisions
- Better operator confidence
- Less recleaning
- Improved consistency
- Lower defect risk
Final Thought
Validation programs need documentation. Operations teams need speed. PolyCHECK® + UV helps deliver both.