🧱 Operation and Calibration of Sieve Shaker
🧱 Operation and Calibration of Sieve Shaker The sieve shaker is an essential instrument in pharmaceutical laboratories for particle size analysis of powders and granules. Accurate operation, proper calibration, and regular maintenance are critical for reproducible results, regulatory compliance, and GMP adherence. This SOP provides a detailed, step-by-step guide for operating, calibrating, and maintaining a sieve shaker in QC, R&D, and in-process testing laboratories. 1. Purpose To establish a standardized procedure for the operation, calibration, and maintenance of the Sieve Shaker used for particle size distribution analysis of powders and granules in pharmaceutical laboratories, ensuring accuracy, reproducibility, and compliance with GMP and pharmacopeial requirements. 2. Scope Quality Control laboratories Research and Development laboratories In-process and finished product testing Any department performing sieve analysis 3. Defin...