Controls Dust and Empties Bags Efficiently

The Sack Tip Station by Hanningfield Process Systems is engineered for precise and efficient powder handling across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, chemicals, and nutraceuticals. Its core innovation lies in the ability to integrate seamlessly into existing production lines, facilitating manual or continuous operations. This station addresses dust control challenges by incorporating a dust extraction system that safeguards the operator and environment. It is constructed from durable 316L stainless steel for high corrosion resistance and features FDA-compliant seals for stringent hygiene standards. Typically used to empty bags efficiently, it can integrate with downstream vacuum conveyors or alternative transfer methods, optimizing workflow. The Sack Tip Station supports customization options to perfectly align with specific application needs and can include validation documentation for regulatory compliance.

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Controls and Transfers Powders Safely

The Sterisplit Split Butterfly Valve from Hanningfield offers a reliable solution for handling and transferring pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and chemical powders. Designed to meet stringent cGMP and EHEDG standards, this valve features a unique two-part design, allowing for controlled powder flow while maintaining a clean external surface. Its stainless steel construction ensures durability and resistance to corrosion, while translucent silicone, EPDM, and FKM seals offer compatibility with various substances. Applications span paracetamol tablets, protein supplements, and even dangerous substances like pesticides and explosive powders. Integrating seamlessly into existing production lines, the Sterisplit supports both manual and continuous operations, ensuring precise dosing and efficient containment. With certifications such as FDA compliance and ATEX safety, and a CIP-ready design for easy cleaning, this valve is customizable to suit diverse industrial needs.

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Ensures Sterile and Contained Transfers

The DPTE®-XS Alpha Port by Getinge offers a robust solution for secure, sterile transfer in challenging environments. Designed to maintain aseptic conditions, this innovative system connects cleanroom or isolator walls to Beta devices like containers or bags, ensuring a leak-tight and contamination-free transfer. With industry applications spanning pharmaceutical production, biotech operations, and chemical sectors, it’s essential for processes like liquid and component transfer, environmental monitoring, and waste disposal. Its integration into existing systems is seamless, minimizing downtime and operational interruption.

A validated DPTE® system features reliable Alpha/Beta connections, supported by FDA-compliant silicone or PVC lip seals, ensuring each transfer is performed with the utmost safety and efficiency. The manual 60° rotation mechanism guarantees a leak-tight seal and secure connections, while its maintenance-free design and sterile, ready-to-use components reduce downtime and maximize production uptime. Designed to comply with stringent international regulations, the DPTE®-XS Port is a trusted choice for any sterile or containment process requiring rigorous quality assurance and reliable expert support.

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Facilitates Aseptic Transfer and Sterilization

The DPTE-BetaBag® from Getinge is a single-use aseptic transfer solution designed to enhance the sterility and efficiency of biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical production processes. This innovative system utilizes the trusted DPTE® rapid transfer port technology to enable contamination-free component and fluid transfers. Ideal for applications such as aseptic processing, environmental monitoring, and the production of sterile injectables, the DPTE-BetaBag® supports seamless integration into high-speed, flexible production lines. The system’s single-use nature minimizes cleaning and maintenance requirements, while its gamma sterilization capability ensures compliance with international standards. Available in multiple diameters and material options, the bags facilitate sterilized transfers of biologics, vaccines, and other sensitive products. With its robust validation processes and reduced risk of contamination, the DPTE-BetaBag® is a critical component in maintaining aseptic integrity across diverse production environments.

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Transfers and Contains Sterile and Hazardous Materials

The DPTE® Beta Containers from Getinge are engineered for critical sterile and hazardous material transfers in pharmaceutical and biotech industries. These containers utilize a locking mechanism that ensures seamless bi-directional flow while maintaining containment, critical in aseptic environments. Designed for applications like vaccine and monoclonal antibody production, they support a range of processes, including sterilization and biodecontamination. Compatible with DPTE® Alpha Rapid Transfer Ports, they prevent microbial contamination during material transfers. Offering material options like stainless steel for steam sterilization and polyethylene for gamma or H2O2 sterilization, the containers meet stringent industry standards while ensuring operational efficiency. Options for modular configurations and custom engineering support ensure adaptability to diverse production needs. With autoclavable and configurable options, DPTE® Beta Containers deliver a reliable solution for maintaining sterile conditions in complex production lines.

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Processes and Classifies Diverse Material Types Efficiently

The Alpine Multiprocessing System from Hosokawa Alpine is an innovative solution designed to handle a wide range of material processing tasks with unmatched versatility and efficiency. What sets this system apart is its ability to integrate multiple mill types into one mobile and compact unit, allowing seamless transitions between grinding and classifying processes. This system is ideal for applications in the chemical, food, pharmaceutical, and recycling industries, producing end-products like titanium dioxide pigment, lithium-ion battery components, and lactose powders.

The operational principle relies on a modular design with interchangeable mill types, enabling R&D and pilot-scale operations to execute various processes such as grinding, milling, and compacting with ease. With the capability to support both small R&D labs and large-scale production facilities, this system ensures scalability and flexibility in production.

Automation is facilitated through a PLC-controlled interface, allowing precise control and integration into existing production lines. Built for efficiency, the system features energy-optimized motor controls that reduce power consumption, and it is constructed from high-quality materials that ensure durability and resistance to corrosion.

Compliant with GMP standards, the system provides easy cleaning and maintenance solutions, minimizing downtime with quick changeovers and clean-in-place options. Customizable features and engineering support offer tailored solutions to meet specific production needs, making the Alpine Multiprocessing System a versatile powerhouse in material processing.

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Separates Operators from Critical Aseptic Environments

Telstar’s Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABs) are designed to optimize aseptic processing by creating a high level of separation between operators and critical environments in pharmaceutical production. These systems are essential for manufacturing sterile injectable drugs, vaccines, and various biologics, offering a unique combination of physical barriers and dynamic airflow. RABs can be tailored to integrate with third-party equipment, ensuring compliance with GMP and current regulatory standards. They feature unidirectional laminar flow (active RABs) to maintain an ISO 5 positive pressure environment, crucial for protecting sensitive processes. With aseptic transfer capabilities for powders and liquids, and advanced environmental monitoring systems, these units are ideal for cleanrooms requiring enhanced sterility without the need for fully leak-tight isolators. Telstar supports customization and offers technical assistance, ensuring the RABs meet specific operational needs while facilitating ease of cleaning and maintenance through integrated systems.

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Ensures Safety and Compliance in Large-Scale Operations

The Telstar Biomax Customized Biological Safety Cabinet is engineered specifically for pharmaceutical manufacturers and research laboratories aiming to ensure maximum operator safety and product integrity. This cabinet is distinct for its ability to accommodate large and specialized equipment, such as cytometers and optical systems, making it essential in applications ranging from monoclonal antibody production to gene therapy handling. Its bespoke design offers unparalleled protection with a triple-layer safety mechanism, ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards.

Working on the principles of directed airflow and containment, this cabinet effectively prevents cross-contamination in processes that require high precision and safety. It is especially suited for handling solid, liquid, and gas substrates in controlled environments. The Biomax series integrates seamlessly into existing laboratory setups, with optional PLC automation for superior monitoring and precision control.

Engineered using high-grade materials and featuring Telstar’s proprietary ZEROCOAT internal finish, the cabinet ensures robust chemical resistance and durability. Additionally, it adheres to GMP standards, facilitating compliance in critical operational areas. With the flexibility of customization, this cabinet can be adapted to meet specific research needs, including unique chamber dimensions and airflow configurations. Maintenance is streamlined via built-in access points and a design conducive to efficient in-place cleaning procedures.

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Dispense, transfer and contain sampling ingredients with a single-use valve system

Andocksysteme developed a passive-passive split butterfly valve to discharge hazardous substances safely and reliably. The AVAX valve system meets the occupational exposure limits of ≤ 1 µg/m³ (OEB 5 requirements).

The hygienic components comply with the specific requirements of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical standards produced in a cleanroom environment. The solutions are also suitable for sterile applications.

The AVAX valve applies the bayonet coupling method to ensure superior containment performance during dispensing and handling.
This containment interface can be optionally be pre-fitted with different bag volumes and executions as complete product transfer solution serving different process challenges.

The system is also available in stainless steel and optional with an active flange execution. This range of versions is fully compatible and components fit seamlessly to each other no matter their material.

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