Pharmaceutical vacuum conveyors for hygienic transport
Ensure contamination-free transport of sensitive pharmaceuticals and complex materials with a seamless hygienic design, ideal for maintaining cleanliness standards and integrity in demanding production environments.

Conveys and Sterilizes Pharmaceutical and Hazardous Materials
The PPC Pharma Vacuum Conveyors from Volkmann are expertly engineered for critical pharmaceutical and hazardous material handling. These conveyors feature a seamless, electro-polished body that minimizes contamination risks, ideal for operations requiring the highest hygiene levels. Equipped with a robust vacuum system, they efficiently transfer pharmaceutical powders, granulates, and inflammable materials safely. Key features include an ATEX-certified design for Zones 1, 2, 21, and 22, supporting applications with hazardous materials. A large, easily dismantled butterfly valve facilitates quick discharging and cleaning. PPC conveyors integrate seamlessly into automated lines, with options for WIP/CIP systems enhancing cleanability. Additionally, they are customizable with various filter systems to accommodate specific hazardous or pharmaceutical needs, ensuring conformity with stringent safety standards.
Benefits
- Minimizes cross-contamination with electro-polished, gap-free design.
- Enhances operational safety with ATEX-certified use in explosive environments.
- Simplifies cleaning processes with tool-free dismantling and WIP/CIP options.
- Ensures material integrity through seamless handling of sensitive and hazardous substances.
- Integrates effortlessly into automated systems for efficient material flow management.
- Applications
- Inflammable materials,Wet materials,Pharmaceutical powder,Colour/lacquer,Granulate,Tablets,Additive manufacturing materials,Hazardous materials
- End products
- Dye pigments,3d printing metal powders,Flammable powder coatings,Active pharmaceutical ingredients (apis),Plastic granules,Slurry mixtures,Effervescent tablets,Pharmaceutical excipients
- Steps before
- Powder Preparation,Mixing,Granulation
- Steps after
- Packaging,Sterilization,Quality Control
- Input ingredients
- powder,granulate,pharmaceutical materials,color materials,lacquer materials,wet materials,product suspended in liquids
- Output ingredients
- conveyed materials,pharmaceutical products,color products,lacquer products
- Market info
- Volkmann is known for manufacturing vacuum conveying systems, specializing in pneumatic conveying of bulk materials. Their reputation for innovative and reliable equipment solutions in various industries positions them as a trusted provider for engineered-to-order material handling systems.
- Material contact quality
- High-quality,hygienic surfaces
- Design
- One-piece body,electro-polished finish
- Dismantling
- Tool-free dismantling
- Sterilization
- Capability to sterilize
- Discharge valve
- Large butterfly valve,tool-free dismantling
- Filter systems
- Pharma or electrically conductive options
- Coatings
- Special coatings available on request
- ATEX Certification
- Certified for Zones 1,2,21,and 22
- Working Mechanism
- Vacuum-based
- Integrated Steps
- Conveying and Discharge
- CIP/SIP
- Yes,CIP compatible
- Batch vs. Continuous Operation
- Batch
- Automation Level
- Manual / Easily Dismantled
- Cleaning Method
- Easy Disassembly for Manual Cleaning
- Air Incorporation Control
- Electrically Conductive Design
- Cross-Contamination Prevention
- Electro-Polished Finish,Gap-Free Design
- Contamination Control
- Sterilizable Design
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- ATEX certification
- Directive 2014/34/EU
- EU-type examination certificate
- TÜV 02 ATEX 7005 X
- Body Design
- One-piece
- Finish
- Electro-polished
- Gap-Free Design
- Yes
- Discharge Method
- Large butterfly valve
- Tool-Free Disassembly
- Yes
- Electrical Conductivity
- Complete
- Filter system options
- Pharma or electrically conductive
- Special coatings
- Available upon request
- Clamp modules
- Available upon request
- Valve assemblies
- Available upon request
- WIP/CIP systems
- Available upon request
- Discharge method
- Large butterfly valve