6 Key Main Differences Between ASTM A380 vs A967 Passivation Processes
by Neil Brook on September 8, 2026
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The stainless steel passivation process is an important chemical treatment that enhances the corrosion resistance of stainless steel by removing free iron and other contaminants from its surface. Two primary standards govern this process: ASTM A380 and ASTM A967. While both address th …
Understanding The Key Types Of Audits Used In The Pharmaceutical Industry
by Neil Brook on August 20, 2026
There are two broad categories of audit you are likely to come across in the pharmaceutical industry: internal audits and external audits. Each has the same goal of verifying compliance with jurisdictional, industry-based or project-specific standards in some way, but they are carried …
Understanding The Passivation Process For Different Industries
by Neil Brook on August 6, 2026
The passivation process is used for various reasons in different industries. By creating a corrosion-resistant surface on stainless steel equipment, passivation helps maintain hygiene, increases product quality, and increases the longevity of equipment. This has wide ranging benefits, …
Utilising An Audit Checklist For Pharmaceutical Industry Standards
by Neil Brook on July 29, 2025
What is an audit in the pharmaceutical industry? For pharmaceutical businesses, an audit is an independent and systematic examination of various processes, documentary trails or systems to verify compliance with certain standards. These could include Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) …
The Importance Of Removing Biofilm From Pharmaceutical Water Systems
by Neil Brook on July 1, 2025
In the pharmaceutical industry, the regular maintenance of water systems is critical to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance. Biofilm removal, in particular, helps to overcome the problem of contamination in an industry in which water purity underpins product quality and co …
Ensuring Residue Removal: The Importance Of Riboflavin Coverage Testing
by Neil Brook on June 10, 2025
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, product safety and efficiency depend on equipment that is clean and well-maintained. While stainless steel passivation is essential to enhance the corrosion resistance of equipment surfaces, residues left during manufacture can increase the risk of pro …
Understanding Rouge Formation In Iron Contaminated Water And Its Risks
by Neil Brook on June 3, 2025
Rouge—a reddish-brown or black deposit that can form on stainless steel surfaces when exposed to iron-contaminated water—is a particularly concerning phenomenon in industries that rely on high-purity water systems. Derouging stainless steel is a highly effective way to protect equipme …
Benefits Of Stainless Steel Pickling In The Power Generation Industry
by Neil Brook on March 4, 2025
Stainless steel pickling is an important maintenance process for equipment and components used in the power generation sector, improving the reliability and durability of assets exposed to demanding conditions, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. The pickling process r …
Rouge Types: What Are The Three Main Classes Of Rouge?
by Neil Brook on January 21, 2025
Stainless steel tubes and applications can sometimes develop rust-coloured surface corrosion, or rouge, under certain conditions. Removing this corrosion – or derouging stainless steel– is crucial for preventing damage to your systems and equipment and maintaining product safety, as u …
Understanding The Need For Pre-Commission Cleaning Of Pipework Systems
by Neil Brook on November 26, 2024
Pre-commission cleaning is an essential part of implementing any new pipework system, ensuring long-term performance and quality, as well as compliance with hygiene and safety standards.