Disposable containment system for solid dosage material

Ensure safe and dust-free transfer of hazardous materials with our innovative containment solution designed to protect operators and maintain product integrity during charging, discharging, and sampling processes.

Ensures Safe Containment and Transfer of Powders

The Hicoflex® Disposable Containment System from GEA is engineered for efficient and safe powder and solid transfer in pharmaceutical and chemical production environments. This reliable system addresses containment challenges by utilizing two identical couplings to ensure dust-tight isolation during the transfer process. Ideal for handling pharmaceuticals, APIs, and hazardous materials, it prevents cross-contamination and enhances operator safety.

Applications include producing tablets, capsules, and vaccine powders, handling cytotoxic drugs, hormonal products, nutraceuticals, and chemical catalysts. Its versatility is evident across industries such as pharma, biotech, and fine chemicals. The system supports manual operations within processing, safety, and transport departments.

Constructed for robust performance, the Hicoflex® system is 100% FDA compliant and manufactured under GMP conditions, ensuring full traceability of product contact parts. Its disposable nature eliminates the need for cleaning and validation, reducing overhead costs and downtime. For enhanced efficiency, the system supports additional components like the Hicoflex® Charge and Discharge Stations, along with suction devices for maintaining stringent containment levels. Integration into existing setups is seamless with its compatible tri-clamp connections, offering a pragmatic solution for high-containment operations.

Benefits

  • Enhances operator safety by providing fully contained and dust-tight material transfer.
  • Minimizes risk of cross-contamination with disposable components, eliminating cleaning requirements.
  • Reduces operational costs through easy installation and reduced validation needs.
  • Ensures regulatory compliance with 100% FDA and GMP standards.
  • Supports versatile applications across pharmaceuticals and chemical industries.

General


Applications
Potent products,Fine chemicals,Pharmaceuticals,Active pharmaceutical ingredients (apis),Pharmaceutical powders,Hazardous materials
End products
Detergent powders,Cytotoxic drugs,Dye powders,Granules,Explosives,Nutraceutical supplements,Vaccine powders,Hormonal products,Pesticides,Tablets,Catalysts,Fertilizers,Capsules,Antibiotic powders
Steps before
Material Preparation,Product Linking,Equipment Setup
Steps after
Contained Sampling,Product Discharge,Material Transfer
Input ingredients
solid dosage material,hazardous material,active powders,reactor charging,tablet press charging
Output ingredients
contained product transfer,discharging into isolator,process unit discharging,sample bag content
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Containment Level
1–10 μg/m³ (STTWA)
Containment Level with Suction Device
<1 μg/m³ (STTWA)
Cleanroom Classification
Class 5 cleanroom according to ISO EN 14644-1
FDA Compliance
100% FDA compliant
Traceability
Full traceability of product contact parts
Hicoflex Charge Bag Sizes
1,5,10,15,25,50 L
Hicoflex Adaptor Sizes
2,4,6"
Charging Station Sizes
2,4,6"
Discharge Station Sizes
2,4,6"

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Cleaning method
Disposable / No cleaning required
Changeover time
Rapid due to disposable components
Containment level
1–10 μg/m3 (STTWA) standard
High containment
<1 μg/m3 (STTWA) with optional device
Ease of use
Fast installation and easy handling
Material transfer method
Dust-tight product transfer

Material Compatibility


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


FDA compliance
100% FDA compliant
GMP Compliance
Manufactured under GMP conditions
Cleanroom Class
Class 5 cleanroom according to ISO EN 14644-1

Physical Characteristics


Bag type
Disposable containment bag
Adaptor type
Disposable containment adaptor
Contained transfer system
Hicoflex® system
Coupling type
Hicoflex® coupling
Material transfer method
Dust-tight product transfer
Charge Station Material
Stainless steel
Discharge Station Material
Stainless steel
Trolley size
4" Tri-clamp

Custom Options


Control panel type
Manual / Automatic
Integration possibilities
Existing tri-clamp nozzle
Discharge method
Manual / Tool-assisted