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Chamber Mapping & Qualification

How chamber mapping is done by DACTEC for qualification

Introduction In Chamber Mapping and Qualification we describe how mapping is used in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Industries and the mapping service DACTEC provides. Each market’s regulatory authority e.g., the FDA (Food & Drug Administration) in America, the HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority) in Ireland mandates the validation of environmental conditions that can affect […]

Laboratory Oven for Kinetic Labs

Laboratory Oven for Kinetic Labs

Introduction: In this blog, we delve into how DACTEC and Weiss Technik joined forces to sponsor a laboratory oven for Kinetic Labs in Waterford. This contribution is a testament to the power of collaboration and its potential to drive innovation in the field of life sciences. Let’s explore how this endeavour came to be. How […]

IP Testing

Weiss Technik Splash IP Testing Chambers by Weiss Technik

Introduction What is IP Testing? IP testing means Ingress Protection Testing and refers to the tests performed on a product to ensure that neither particulate matter nor moisture get inside the product, as that could impair its performance. There are two numbers in the IP rating, a product will be marketed under, for example IP69. […]

The Art of Remote Service Support

The Art of Remote Service

In the ever-evolving landscape of customer service, adaptability is key. While remote service support has been in practice for some time, it took a giant leap forward between 2020 and 2022 due to the unprecedented circumstances brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel restrictions and social distancing measures made remote support not just a viable option […]

15 Lesser Known Advantages of Buying Weiss Chambers

Advantages of buying Weiss Chambers

Introduction In this blog, we discuss 15 lesser known advantages of buying Weiss chambers and ovens that you may not have known about. This is because many people think that a chamber is a chamber and that all chamber manufacturers are much the same, some more pricey than others. Although Weiss Technik chambers are not the […]

Stability Testing – An Overview

Weiss Pharmatechnik stability chambers, one double door and a photostability chamber, supplied by DACTEC in Ireland.

Introduction In Stability Testing – An Overview we look at stability testing requirements – chamber choice , validations requirements, IQOQPQ & IPV considerations. To prove the shelf life of a drug in a certain market, the manufacturer must store it at a relevant temperature and humidity for a specified time. This is done in a […]

Installation requirements for your new Chamber

installation requirements for your new chamber

Introduction You’ve just heard from DACTEC that your new chamber is going to be delivered soon, so what are the most important steps you need to take in order to start using it as soon as possible after it arrives? What are the installation requirements for your new chamber? You may have decided already where […]

The Weiss Green Mode

weiss green mode energy saving

Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of testing labs, the quest for efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness remains paramount. One company leading the way in this regard is Weiss, renowned for its commitment to reducing power consumption while maintaining top-notch test specifications. Over the years, Weiss chambers have consistently outperformed competitors in energy efficiency, and now, they […]

Covid-19

Covid-19 policy

DACTEC’s Covid-19 support policy: When the situation worsened with the new variants, we like many were working from home. Now that the situation has improved, we have resumed normal visits to our Customer’s sites, albeit with the usual precautions and will continue to do so as long as the numbers remain reasonable. Many issues can […]

The new WT69 (now R469A) refrigerant replaces R23

WT69 is the new environmentally friendly refrigeration gas from Weiss TEchnik

The new WT69 (now R469A) refrigerant replaces R23 WT69 wins innovation award The New WT69 (now R469A) refrigerant replaces R23 and the jury of the German Innovation Award (GIA) has honoured WT69 / R469A twice: In the category chemical industry with the prize in gold on the 1st place and in the category energy solutions as […]