Wet cleaning system for pharmaceutical cartridges
For optimal sterile product outcomes, this system ensures precise and efficient wet cleaning of cartridges, vital for seamless integration into liquid formulation lines.

Cleans and Prepares Pharma Containers
The KWM Series from Bausch+Ströbel is an ultrasonic cleaning machine designed specifically for pharmaceutical and biotech applications. It ensures optimal cleanliness of containers used for sterile injectable vials, pre-filled syringes, and liquid vaccine vials. The equipment employs a pressure-controlled rinsing and spraying system, incorporated with ultrasonic pre-cleaning, to efficiently remove impurities. Supporting continuous high-speed operations, the KWM Series offers a throughput of up to 36,000 items per hour, accommodating container diameters of 7-15 mm and heights of 40-90 mm.
The system integrates seamlessly into production lines, utilizing a modular approach for cleaning media, ensuring no cross-contamination occurs. The ECOwash system significantly reduces water and air consumption, enhancing both energy efficiency and environmental compliance. Available options for customization include an integrated water recycling station, silicone treatment capabilities, and comprehensive monitoring systems, ensuring adaptability to specific production needs. Meeting GMP and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 guidelines, the KWM Series supports stringent pharmaceutical standards, promising regulatory compliance and exceptional end-product quality.
Benefits
- Ensures regulatory compliance with GMP and FDA standards for high-quality pharmaceutical production.
- Enhances cleaning efficiency with eco-friendly features, reducing water consumption by up to 40%.
- Increases production speed, processing up to 36,000 containers per hour with reliable ultrasonic cleaning.
- Minimizes contamination risks through a modular cleaning system that prevents media mixing.
- Supports energy efficiency and sustainable operations, cutting air consumption by up to 20%.
- Applications
- Liquid formulations,Nutraceuticals,Blood plasma processing,Biopharmaceuticals,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Plasma-derived medicines,Liquid vaccine vials,Nutrient-enriched ampoules,Pre-filled syringes,Sterile injectable vials
- Steps before
- Container preparation,Initial inspection,Sorting
- Steps after
- Sterilization,Packing,Quality control
- Input ingredients
- cartridges,containers,cleaning agents,ultrasonic equipment
- Output ingredients
- cleaned containers,pharma-compliant containers
- 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.
- Output
- 30,000 items/hour (KWM10000),36,000 items/hour (KWM1636)
- Container diameter
- 7 - 15 mm
- Container height
- 40 - 90 mm
- Cleaning method
- Ultrasonic bath,pressure-controlled rinsing,and spraying system
- Pressure control
- Available
- Temperature monitoring
- Available
- Cycle valve purging
- Available
- Compressor unit
- Oil-free air supply
- Continuous flow water heater
- Available
- Fine and HEPA filters
- Available
- Differential pressure monitoring system
- Available
- Booster pumps
- Available
- Electric heater
- Ultrasonic equipment and water recycling station
- Water recycling station
- Integrated,retractable
- ECOwash efficiency
- Reduces water consumption up to 40%
- Residual moisture reduction
- Up to 70%
- Air consumption reduction
- Up to 20%
- Noise reduction
- Up to 50% during blow-drying
- GMP requirements compliance
- Available
- FDA guideline compliance
- 21 CFR Part 11
- Working Mechanism
- Continuous Motion
- Integrated Steps
- Ultrasonic Pre-cleaning
- Cleaning Method
- Pressure-controlled Rinsing and Spraying
- Automation Level
- Centralized Operation
- Batch vs. Inline Flow
- Inline Continuous
- Cleaning Sequence
- Freely Selectable
- Media Compatibility
- No Mixing of Cleaning Agents
- Gentle Transport
- Gentle Container Transport
- Biological compatibility
- Pharma-compliant
- Cleanability
- Pressure-controlled rinsing and spraying system
- Corrosive resistance
- Compatible with various cleaning media
- Density/particle size
- 7 - 15 mm diameter
- 40 - 90 mm height
- Container diameter range
- 7 - 15 mm
- Container height range
- 40 - 90 mm
- Container type
- Cartridge
- Cleaning media
- Various,includes ultrasonic pre-cleaning
- Silicone treatment system
- Atomizer nozzles for glass inner walls
- Container diameter range
- 7 - 15 mm
- Container height range
- 40 - 90 mm
- Control panel type
- Centralized
- Discharge method
- Continuous motion
- Control panel type
- Easy and centralized operation
- Water recycling system
- Integrated,retractable
- Cleaning medium configuration
- Preconfigured for a 4th cleaning medium
- System for silicone treatment
- Atomizer nozzles
- Optional extras
- Booster pumps,Compressor unit
- Linkage to downstream machine
- Transition and linkage to machine downstream