Silicone Amount on Syringes Coated Using an Automated, Pilot-Scale Siliconization System for Three Target Doses (0.2, 0.5, and 1.0 mg) Using the Condition of 10 psi Air-to-Nozzle Pressure, 100 mm/s Nozzle Retraction Rate, and Nozzle Spray Range of 42–0 mm Past the Flange
Coater Type | Pilot-Scale (n = 20) | Bench-Top (n = 90; Data from Figure 4) | ||
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Target coated silicone amount (mg) | 0.20 ± 0.10 | 0.50 ± 0.10 | 1.00 ± 0.10 | 0.30 ± 0.10 |
Average (mg) | 0.23 | 0.51 | 1.01 | 0.24 |
Standard deviation (mg) | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
Maximum (mg) | 0.29 | 0.60 | 1.10 | 0.43 |
Minimum (mg) | 0.15 | 0.44 | 0.93 | 0.00 |