Machine Lab

The Machine Lab at Shri Ram College of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences (SRCPMS) is designed to provide students with comprehensive practical training on various pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. This lab enables students to understand, operate, and analyze different types of equipment used in the production, formulation, and quality control of pharmaceutical products. With a focus on industrial applications and regulatory compliance, the lab serves as a bridge between theoretical knowledge and real-world pharmaceutical production, ensuring that students are well-prepared for careers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.

Key Features & Learning Outcomes:

🔹Tablet Compression Machines – Students gain practical exposure to the operation of tablet presses, learning about:
• Tablet formulation techniques
• Compression parameters affecting tablet quality
• Weight uniformity, hardness, and disintegration testing

🔹Capsule Filling Machines – Hands-on training in the automated and semi-automated capsule filling process, where students learn:
• Encapsulation techniques
• Filling precision and dosage accuracy
• Quality control of filled capsules

🔹Mixer Granulators – Understanding the principles and operation of mixing and granulation equipment, including:
• Wet & dry granulation techniques
• Role of binders, lubricants, and excipients in granulation
• Process parameters affecting granule size and uniformity

🔹Coating Machines – Training in film coating technology used in tablet and pellet coating to:
• Improve drug stability and bioavailability
• Control drug release (sustained/extended release coatings)
• Enhance tablet appearance and ease of swallowing

🔹Pharmaceutical Process Equipment – Hands-on practice with various other industrial machines, including:
• Homogenizers for emulsion & suspension formulations
• Blenders for uniform mixing of powders and granules
• Packaging & sealing machines for ensuring product integrity

Industrial Relevance & Career Readiness
The Machine Lab at SRCPMS plays a vital role in preparing students for careers in pharmaceutical production, formulation development, and regulatory affairs. By gaining first-hand experience with industrial-grade equipment, students develop the technical expertise required to excel in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance, and process optimization. This lab ensures that graduates are industry-ready with the skills needed to meet global pharmaceutical standards, making them highly competitive in the modern pharmaceutical sector.