Vial and bottle cleaning system for pharmaceutical use

Ensure pharmaceutical-grade cleanliness for your vials, ampoules, and bottles with innovative wet cleaning technology that integrates smoothly into your production line, optimizing water and air use while maintaining rigorous compliance with industry standards.

Cleans and Prepares Pharmaceutical Containers

The FAW Series Wet Cleaning Machines from Bausch+Ströbel are engineered for meticulous cleaning of pharmaceutical containers, including vials, bottles, and ampoules. These machines feature a pressure-controlled rinsing and spraying system, enabling thorough cleansing without the risk of media mixing. With a processing capacity of up to 13,300 items per hour, they efficiently handle diverse container sizes. Designed for easy integration into high-speed production lines, the FAW machines incorporate ultrasonic pre-cleaning and optional ECOwash technology, cutting water and air consumption significantly. Constructed to meet GMP and FDA standards, they ensure compliance with strict industry regulations, while various customization options, like additional blow-cleaning stations and silicone treatment systems, allow tailored solutions for specific production needs.

Benefits

  • Ensures pharmaceutical-grade cleanliness while minimizing the risk of contamination.
  • Increases operational efficiency with a customizable cleaning process.
  • Reduces resource use with up to 40% less water consumption.
  • Enhances production flexibility by accommodating various container sizes.
  • Compliant with GMP and FDA regulations, ensuring industry-standard quality.

General


Applications
Blood plasma,Liquid formulations,Vials,Biopharmaceuticals,Ampoules,Bottles,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Adrenaline ampoules,Nutritional liquids,Intravenous fluids,Antibiotic vials,Vaccines,Albumin bottles,Heparin vials,Injectable drugs,Blood serum,Sterile saline solutions,Biological samples
Steps before
Purification,Container Preparation
Steps after
Sterilization,Packing,Downstream Processing,DHT series,Sterilizing Tunnel
Input ingredients
vials,bottles,ampoules,non-stable containers,cleaning media
Output ingredients
cleaned containers,cleaned vials,cleaned bottles,cleaned ampoules
Market info
Bausch Stroebel specializes in manufacturing high-quality pharmaceutical packaging and processing machinery, renowned for their precision, reliability, and innovation in filling and packaging lines for the pharmaceutical industry. They are respected for tailored solutions and advanced engineering.

Technical Specifications


Output
up to 13,300 items/h
Container diameter
7.5 - 95 mm
Container height
22 - 250 mm
Cleaning method
Pressure-controlled rinsing and spraying
Cycle valve purging
Yes
Booster pumps
Available
Compressor unit
Oil-free air supply
Temperature monitoring
Available
Pressure monitoring
Available
Heating option
Continuous flow water heater
Filtration type
Fine and HEPA filters
Differential pressure monitoring
For filters
CIP version
For media-carrying parts
CIP/SIP version
For fine and HEPA filters
Electric heater
For ultrasonic bath and water recycling station
Mobile version
Available

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Wet cleaning with intermittent flow
Integrated steps
Ultrasonic pre-cleaning,pressure-controlled rinsing,blow-cleaning
CIP/SIP
CIP version for media-carrying parts,CIP/SIP version for fine and HEPA filters
Automation level
Easy and centralized operation
Batch vs. continuous operation
Intermittent flow
Energy efficiency
High energy efficiency,reduced air and water consumption
Changeover time
Short set-up time
Cleaning method
Pressure-controlled rinsing,ultrasonic pre-cleaning
Capabilities
Container-optimized cleaning,non-stable container cleaning
Batch documentation
Meets GMP and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 guidelines

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Pharma-compliant
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Biological compatibility
GMP compliant
Abrasion resistance
Moderate
Density/particle size
Adaptable for various container sizes

Product type Characteristics


Container type
Vials / Bottles / Ampoules
Cleaning method
Wet cleaning
Container stability
Stable / Non-stable


FDA Guidance Compliance
21 CFR Part 11

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Mobile version available
Control panel type
Centralized operation
Discharge method
Gentle container transport

Custom Options


Cleaning media order
Freely selectable
Additional cleaning stations
Container exterior blow-cleaning
Cleaning station options
Water recycling station
Cleaning needle technology
ECOwash optimized
Cleaning of glass walls
Silicone treatment system
Optional extras
Booster pumps,Compressor unit
Temperature monitoring
Available
Pressure monitoring
Available
HEPA filter options
Available
CIP/SIP versions
Available
Mobile version
Available