Pamas S50P Fuel

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Created: Monday, 02 March 2026 14:09

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The online particle counter PAMAS S50P Fuel is used asa online measuring instrument for condition monitoring and contamination analysis of liquid fuel(e.g. diesel). The instrument measures the number of particles in eight different size channels and can function as early alerts in case of failures caused by bigger particle sizes (e.g. corrosion). This makes PAMAS S50P Fuel indispensable for preventive condition monitoring of liquid fuel, as it prevents the filling of contaminated fuel into storage tanks. On its 6-digit LED display, the instrument reports the triple code according to ISO 4406. The PAMAS S50P Fuel is equipped with a pump to control the flow rate to 25 ml/min at a pressure range from 0 to 6 bar.

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Environmental Monitoring Best Practices Handbook

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Created: Monday, 02 February 2026 16:29

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Environmental monitoring in pharmaceutical manufacturing isn’t just about meeting requirements—
it’s about applying them effectively to protect product integrity and patient safety. Grounded in real-world
experience, this handbook translates EU GMP Annex 1 (2022) expectations and Contamination Control Strategy
(CCS) principles into clear, practical guidance. It helps teams strengthen cleanroom control, support compliance,
and maintain confidence in product quality across daily operations.

The Environmental Monitoring Handbook for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers is your essential guide to mastering
cleanroom operations. Whether you’re navigating the latest EU GMP Annex 1 (2022) updates or implementing a robust
 Contamination Control Strategy (CCS), this handbook delivers:

• Actionable insights into monitoring systems, tools, and best practices
• Clear guidance on particle counting technologies and regulatory compliance
• Real-world strategies to bridge the gap between theory and practice

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PAMAS FastPatch 2 GO

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Created: Monday, 02 February 2026 16:00

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The microscope system PAMAS FastPatch 2 GO has been developed to comply with
the standard ISO 4407 as an automated filter membrane particle counting and sizing
system.

The system is designed to measure the particles trapped on the surface of the filter.
The analysis uses advanced image analysis and microscope automation techniques
to provide rapid and accurate contamination results of whole or user specified areas of filters.

The FastPatch 2 GO is especially suitable for:

Dark oils, 2 -phase emulsion or high levels of contamination

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Featured webinars from Surface Measurment Systems

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Created: Monday, 02 February 2026 15:55

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Surface Measurement  Systems series of online educational events provide an in-depth look at the diverse ways of their
techniques and instruments. Covering an array of industrial applications, their own scientists have worked closely
with clients and partners around the world to curate an expansive library of sorption-focused educational content
from practitioners all over the world.

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Contamination Control in Battery Manufacturing: Enhancing Safety and Yield

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Created: Wednesday, 07 January 2026 16:05

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Battery manufacturing demands precise control of particulate and molecular contamination to safeguard safety, performance,
and yield. As production scales and processes remain tightly interconnected, robust contamination monitoring brings stability to
operations, minimizes defects, and reduces the risk of costly interruptions. Grounded in real-world manufacturing experience,
this technical paper presents data-driven monitoring approaches that help battery manufacturers maintain control, ensure
consistent quality, and protect yield across the production lifecycle. 

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Why measure particles in fuel and hydraulic fluids?

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Created: Wednesday, 07 January 2026 15:00

by Albrecht Truter

An liquid particle counter measures the number and size of the particles in a liquid, but why bother to do that ?
This short article will answer that question.

In the case of hydraulic fluids the hydraulic compents has fine tollerances which can be damaged by to
many particles in the fluid.When maintenance are completed it also best practise to flush the system with clean hyraulic fluid and check the fluid is clean
after the flush before placing the system back into service. Trend monitoring of hydraulic fluids also serve as an early warning of abnormal wear and
possible impending failure in a system.

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Introduction to Microbial Sampling Methods

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Created: Wednesday, 17 December 2025 15:43

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In a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, microbial sampling is conducted using several methods, each with its own set of instruments and techniques. The primary methods include:

• Surface Sampling: Typically performed using swabs or contact plates to collect microbes from surfaces.
• Passive Aerosol (Air) Environmental Sampling: Involves the use of settle plates to capture airborne particles that settle over time.
• Active Aerosol (Air) Environmental Sampling: Utilizes devices that actively draw air through a collection medium, such as an impactor, to capture airborne microorganisms.

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New FAQ secion on Pamas website

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Created: Wednesday, 17 December 2025 15:29

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Got questions about liquid particle counting? You’re not alone...

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Determination of the surface potential and isoelectric point of ion-exchange membranes with a zeta potential analyzer

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Created: Tuesday, 21 October 2025 09:46

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Ion-exchange membranes are widely used in numerous applications, such as water treatment, chemistry, electrolysis, sensorics and other fields. A good ion transfer selectivity of the ion-exchange membrane is highly important for all of these applications. The charge structure and composition of ion-exchange membranes has a strong influence on the mobility of different ions or molecules and thus governs the selectivity of ion transport processes through the membrane.[1] Therefore, it is of great importance to have a good technique to characterise the charged surface functionalities of ion-exchange membranes.

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Linking powder to tablet stability: Length- and time-scale prediction of moisture sorption.

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Created: Tuesday, 21 October 2025 09:38

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Isra Ibrahim, James Mann, ..., Daniel Markl

International journal of pharmaceutics  |  2025 Sep 14  |  40957541  |  

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Physical stability testing is crucial in pharmaceutical development, requiring a thorough understanding of how moisture interacts with materials to ensure tablet integrity and performance. This study explores how tablet porosity and the inclusion of swelling excipients influence moisture uptake and stability across different length and time scales, from particle-level interactions to tablet behaviour and from short-term moisture sorption using dynamic vapour sorption (DVS) to long-term storage effects.

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Breakthrough Analysis

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Created: Monday, 01 September 2025 15:22

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Real-World Gas Adsorption and Separation Performance

Gas separation, carbon capture, VOC removal all have one thing in common: you need accurate, reproducible data before you can trust a material.
Breakthrough analysis delivers that insight, but it’s often slow, complex, and difficult to reproduce.

That’s where the BTA Frontier comes in.

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Need a fast way to check cleanroom contamination limits?

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Created: Monday, 01 September 2025 13:43

courtesy of Particle Measuring Systems 

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, cleanroom compliance is critical—but keeping up with evolving global regulations can be overwhelming. From EU GMP Annex 1 to ISO 14644-1, the standards governing cleanroom classification and contamination control are complex and constantly updated. Whether you’re managing cleanroom qualification, regulatory compliance, or contamination monitoring, you need fast access to accurate information—without spending hours searching through lengthy regulatory documents.

DOWNLOAD Your free cleanroom compliance cards here

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Introducing Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS)

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Created: Wednesday, 30 July 2025 12:56

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Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS), invented by Prof. Daryl Williams over 30 years ago, is a groundbreaking gravimetric technique that measures how quickly and how much of a solvent is absorbed by a sample: such as a dry powder absorbing water. This is achieved by varying the vapor concentration surrounding the sample in a controlled environment and measuring the sample’s change in mass. While water vapor is most commonly used to do this, you can also use a range of organic solvents.

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