Automated headspace analyzer for small volume parenterals

Optimize container closure integrity with high-speed, non-destructive analysis ensuring your pharmaceutical products meet stringent quality standards while maintaining production efficiency.

Performs Non-Destructive Headspace Analysis

The SPECTRA HSX Series from WILCO AG offers robust and precise headspace analysis for pharmaceutical packages such as vials, ampoules, and syringes. This series includes the SPECTRA HSX 100, 300, and 500 models, designed to meet varying production speeds and demands. These analyzers perform non-destructive testing to ensure container closure integrity and assess gas conditions like oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. Capable of integrating up to ten test heads, the SPECTRA HSX 500 achieves a throughput of 500 samples per minute, making it ideal for continuous, high-speed operations. Optional integration with NIR spectroscopy and visual inspection systems enhances versatility, while compliance with GMP standards ensures adherence to pharmaceutical industry requirements. The equipment supports seamless integration into production lines with PLC control and data handling compliant with 21 CFR Part 11. Options for stainless steel construction provide durability and corrosion resistance, crucial for maintaining operational integrity in demanding environments.

Benefits

  • Enhances quality assurance with non-destructive testing, preventing product loss.
  • Boosts production efficiency with high-speed analysis up to 500 samples per minute.
  • Ensures regulatory compliance with GMP-aligned design and 21 CFR Part 11 data handling.
  • Adapts to diverse applications with optional NIR and visual inspection integration.
  • Provides reliable operation in pharmaceutical environments with robust, corrosion-resistant construction.

General


Applications
Bfs bottles,Syringes,Iv bags,Lyophilized products,Pharmaceutical packages,Vials,Liquid products,Parenterals,Ampoules,Solid products,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Sterile liquid injectables,Contrast media in ampoules,Antibiotic vials,Biologics in vials,Lyophilized vaccines,Blood plasma products,Nutrient iv solutions,Monoclonal antibodies,Lyophilized diagnostics,Prefilled syringes
Steps before
Preparation of pharmaceutical packages,Filling of vials or syringes,Nitrogen purging,Sealing
Steps after
Quality verification,Packaging,Labeling,Distribution
Input ingredients
small volume parenterals,large volume parenterals,BFS cards,BFS bottles,IV bags,vials,ampoules,pharmaceutical packages,lyophilized products,glass containers,plastic containers,2ml vials,LVP bottles
Output ingredients
inspected vials,inspected ampoules,inspected pharmaceutical packages,quality verified headspace conditions,inspected lyophilized products,moisture concentration data,defects identification,NIR spectra analysis results,completed headspace analysis,container closure integrity test results
Market info

Technical Specifications


Inspection Speed
Up to 600 vials per minute
Container Size
2 ml to 100 ml
Non-destructive Analysis
Yes
Automation
Fully Automated
Test Heads
Up to 10 integrated
Pressure Detection
Oxygen,Carbon Dioxide,Total Pressure
Compliance
GMP Guidelines,21 CFR Part 11
Calibration
Integrated Online Calibration System
Changeover
Toolless Format Changeover
Inspection Methods
Headspace Analysis,NIR Spectroscopy
Inspection Type
Liquid,Lyophilized,Solid Products
Moisture Detection
NIR Spectroscopy

Operating Characteristics


Headspace Analysis
Non-destructive,real-time
Inspection Speed
Up to 600 vials per minute
Automation Level
Fully automatic with PLC
Changeover Time
Toolless format changeover
CIP/SIP
Compliant with GMP standards
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Inline continuous
Calibration
Integrated online system
Integration Capability
Optional visual inspection system
Multi-gas Inspection
Oxygen,CO2,total pressure

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact / standard / large
Control panel type
Touchscreen / Button panel
Discharge method
Gravity / pneumatic
Compact footprint
Yes/No
Integration of multiple test heads
Up to 10 heads
Container size compatibility
2ml – 100ml

Custom Options


Integration with Other Inspection Technologies
Optional integration with visual inspection systems
Integration of NIR Module
Optional integration for residual moisture and lyo defects
Control Panel Type
Integrated in PLC and HMI system
Online Calibration System
Integrated for maximum process reliability
Integration of Test Heads
Up to 10 test heads
Modular Platform
Flexibility to add further inspection technologies
Optional 2D DataMatrix Code Reader
Optional integration
Optional Near infrared spectroscopy Module
Allows non-destructive analysis