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In advanced pharmaceutical production, particularly in aseptic processing, the need to eliminate and control human contamination is paramount. Challenges include maintaining sterility while efficiently handling large volumes of vials at the loading and unloading stages.
<h2>Automate vial loading and unloading with precision</h2>
IMA Life's fully automated vial fixed and flexible loading systems address these challenges by providing precise vial handling solutions. These systems are designed for integration with industrial freeze dryers, ensuring consistent and sterile loading and unloading processes. The systems, available in fixed (CLU and MINILOADER), flexible (TCAR, LAT, LUAT, and UAT), or mixed configurations, use conveyors or transporters to move vials seamlessly. Featuring a frameless design, they maintain a constant vial level and support multiple freeze dryers. They are compliant with Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VPHP) standards and come pre-arranged for cRABS and isolator applications. With a modular design and loading speeds of up to 600 vials per minute, these systems significantly reduce operational costs and process time.

Automatic vial loading and unloading systems for freeze dryers

Handling

A loading system feeds your continuous or batch processing machine with the specified material or item in line with the flow of production. Loaders transfer the articles from one stage of preparation to the next with uniformity and accuracy.

Loading

Unloading

liquid

solid

In the pharmaceutical industry, maintaining sterile conditions and reducing contamination risk during the loading and unloading of vials in freeze-dryers are critical. Traditional methods often involve manual intervention, increasing the risk of contamination and operational costs.
<h2>Automates vial transfer with wireless communication</h2>
The DA VINCI system from IMA is an automated solution designed for the loading and unloading of vials in industrial freeze-dryers. It features a fully independent, self-driven transfer unit that operates wirelessly. The DA VINCI's stand-alone battery-driven module eliminates the need for actuating pushing mechanisms, allowing for a compact footprint. It communicates wirelessly with the freeze-dryer, ensuring seamless integration. Suitable for both ambient and cold shelf loading, the system operates for up to 8 hours without battery recharging. The DA VINCI system promotes high efficiency with minimal contamination risk, making it ideal for aseptic environments, including open/closed RABS or isolator containment setups.

Wireless vial loading and unloading system for freeze-dryers

In industrial settings where large volumes of potatoes need to be unloaded quickly, traditional mechanical or manual methods can cause significant product damage and incur high labor costs. Efficient and gentle unloading solutions are necessary to maintain product quality and reduce operational costs.
<h2>Tilt trailers for gravity-based unloading</h2>
The Truck Dumping System from Heat and Control is a hydraulic lift system designed to tilt 70-foot long truck trailers to a 45° angle, using gravity to transfer bulk potatoes for processing or storage. This method minimizes damage and labor costs associated with traditional unloading techniques. Delivered pre-assembled, it includes two hydraulic pumps with full-flow oil filters, motors, a control panel, and a protection cover for hydraulic and electric systems. The system can be operational within a day if a level concrete slab and main electrical supply are ready. It also features full-length wheel rails to facilitate quick and easy truck positioning.

Truck dumping system for unloading bulk potatoes

Continuous

In scenarios where bulk materials need to be transferred from tankers to storage without generating dust or material loss, pneumatic conveying systems become crucial. Ensuring the safety and efficiency of this unloading process is key, particularly in industries dealing with sensitive or hazardous materials.
<h2>Ensure dust-free and efficient bulk material unloading</h2>
The Pneumatic Truck Unloading system by Gericke offers a robust solution to unload bulk tankers efficiently. Designed for minimal dust emissions, it ensures the safe and gentle handling of even sensitive bulk materials. The system supports both dilute and dense phase conveying, which makes it adaptable for various applications. It operates with high energy efficiency due to low air consumption, contributing to cost savings. High-speed unloading capabilities reduce truck waiting times, thereby boosting overall productivity. Additionally, the system can be integrated with existing controls or function as a standalone intake setup based on your needs. Optional features include cooled or treated conveying mediums, inert gas conveying, in-line sieving, magnetic sampling, and automated product distribution for optimal storage utilization. Gericke's system is modular, allowing for future expansion and versatility in handling different materials.

Pneumatic truck unloading for bulk tankers

Conveyor systems are used for moving materials from one location to another. Considerations for choosing a suitable industrial conveying system include the nature of the product, its physical state, the desired conveying rate, and sensitivity of the product to heat and mechanical shock. Conveying equipment is used in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, biomass, and mineral industries to move materials around a warehouse as well as to transport bulk powders, granules, and grains for processing and filling. These types of systems are usually automated and there is a wide variety of solutions to choose when it comes to the type of conveyor. Types include screw, gravity, chain, roller and belt conveyors.

Conveying

Industrial measurement equipment is used as a crucial step before products leave the production line. These measuring instruments check for correct dosage and standards. Equipment for measurement and control employs a wide range of technologies to detect inconsistencies in volumes, sizes, weights, and fill levels as well as to inspect goods for quality against a set of criteria. Specialized measuring tools allow you to minimize the probability for error to its lowest possible, ensuring that both products and packaging meet your benchmarks.

Measurement &amp; Control

Powder

When handling large volumes of powdered or granular materials, it's crucial to ensure a safe and dust-free environment. The risk includes potential dust exposure, which can be hazardous, and handling awkward and heavy Big Bags that might lead to safety concerns for operators.
<h2>Safely unload materials with minimal dust</h2>
The Modular Big Bag Unloading Station by Dinnissen ensures a safe and ergonomic product intake process. It allows the dust-free unloading of Big Bags, making it ideal for environments where both safety and efficiency are critical. Suitable for various materials including poorly flowing products, its modular design can accommodate numerous customizations. Options like an integrated hoisting system, negative pressure chamber for toxic products, and automatic weighing and dosing system can be added based on specific needs. This versatility allows the unloading station to fit seamlessly into different production lines, addressing stringent safety requirements and ensuring minimal residue in the bags. Dinnissen offers versions adhering to ATEX standards, making them suitable even for hazardous environments. The system’s efficient design allows it to be adapted both before and after the unloading process.

Modular big bag unloading station for various materials

Dosing systems are a line of hoppers, feeders, filling machines, and checkweighers that operate in sync to dispense materials accurately. Dosing is an essential feature of the packaging process, whether you’re filling shampoo bottles or tea bags. But dosing equipment is critical for formulations, too, particularly in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Imprecise dosing may cause quality degradation in the best-case scenario. In the worst scenario, it creates serious health risks.

Dosing

Weighing

When processing green coffee beans, ensuring product integrity and optimizing productivity is critical. Addressing issues in conveying and handling can significantly impact a plant's efficiency and effectiveness, necessitating specialized solutions designed to maintain product quality and minimize contamination.
<h2>Maintain product integrity and optimize productivity</h2>
The IMA Coffee Petroncini green coffee handling and conveying systems are designed to maximize efficiency by connecting different processes within a coffee processing facility. These solutions maintain product integrity, ensuring the highest quality with hygienic design specifications. Petroncini offers mechanical and pneumatic conveying equipment, bucket elevators, and chain conveyors. Mechanical chain conveyors offer high hygienic transport over long distances, while pneumatic systems are used to handle large quantities with minimal maintenance. Rotary distributors and special dosing devices ensure precise handling and unloading of green coffee beans from silos. Each system is tailored to enhance productivity and avoid product contamination.

Green coffee handling and conveying systems

In environments where efficient and safe handling of sterilizable goods is crucial, such as biopharma production or biomedical research facilities, operators often face challenges with loading and unloading heavy and fragile items.
<h2>Optimize loading and unloading processes safely</h2>
The sterilizer loading equipment from Getinge addresses these challenges by offering a range of solutions tailored to specific applications. Designed for effective use of chamber space, it includes standardized shelves, racks, and trolleys that facilitate easy ergonomic loading. The equipment supports various loading requirements, from general-purpose shelf trolleys that allow floor-level loading to height-adjustable robust trolleys for heavier loads. Additionally, the Getinge automated cage and bedding handling system uses industrial robots for contamination control and increased operator safety. Suitable for both steam sterilization and other biopharma processes, these reliable and customizable loading solutions enhance productivity and ensure the integrity of goods through every sterilization cycle.

Sterilizer loading solutions for biopharma and research laboratories

Industrial sterilization processes are employed in different industries to completely eliminate all living microorganisms from the final product. For instance, in food processing, sterilization equipment is used to produce a stable product with a long shelf-life by eradicating harmful bio-contaminants. Instead, in the medical field, sterilization technologies aim to prevent the transmission of microbes to patients by sterilizing all the tools and medical devices that come in contact with the patient. Most sterilization equipment, such as autoclaves, employs high-temperature pressurized steam to destroy bacteria and disinfect surfaces from spores. Other methods include radiation sterilization or using chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide for disinfection.

Sterilization

Batch

In pharmaceutical production, transferring sterile or toxic materials between different containment areas poses significant challenges. Contamination risks and maintaining sterile conditions are critical concerns that need to be addressed to ensure safety for both the operator and the product.
<h2>Enable secure bi-directional material transfer</h2>
The DPTE® Beta Containers by Getinge offer a reliable solution for transferring materials in and out of barrier systems without breaking containment. These containers are available in stainless steel or polyethylene and ensure safe, contamination-free transfers in life science applications. The system uses an Alpha part interacting with a Beta part, each fitted with a door, lock, and sealing function. These containers can be sterilized using autoclave, gamma irradiation, or H2O2 bio-decontamination methods, making them suitable for a wide range of sterilization processes. Optional racks and accessories enhance the versatility and usability of the containers, enabling secure loading and unloading. The containers are compatible with the Getinge DPTE® Alpha flange, ensuring a leak-tight and reliable transfer process.

Reusable containers for sterile and toxic material transfer

The essential objectives of containment systems are personnel protection and preventing the release of toxic or infectious material into the environment. Containment is also used to prevent a product or sample from contamination by the external environment. In the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, containment solutions are used to protect the personnel from the leaking of airborne particles of hazardous substances, as powders or liquids are handled or transferred during processing.

Containment

In industrial settings, handling and unloading bulk products from large bags can be challenging. Inefficient discharge methods can lead to wastage and increased handling time, especially for materials with poor flow characteristics.
<h2>Efficiently unload bulk products from big bags</h2>
The Gericke/Indus Big-Bag Pallet Unloader is a reliable solution for effectively storing, transporting, and unloading bulk products from large bags. This unloader, a joint development between Gericke and Indus, features a unique combination of a vibrating motor, pneumatic under massagers, and a stretch system. These components work together to ensure that the big bag is fully emptied, minimizing waste and reducing turnaround time. Suitable for various industries, including food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and minerals, this system can handle even poor-flowing materials efficiently. It is designed to meet low height building requirements, starting from 2.6 meters, and offers both hygienic and non-hygienic solutions, making it versatile for different operational needs.

Big bag pallet unloader for bulk products

transportation

Handling bulk materials in industries like food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals requires an effective system to unload big bags safely and efficiently. Challenges include dust containment, ensuring flowability of various powder types, and maintaining hygiene standards.
<h2>Safe and dust-tight unloading of big bags</h2>
The Gericke Big Bag Unloader BBU is designed to tackle these issues with its modular, flexible design. It allows for customization to meet specific needs and future adjustments. With options like vibrating tables for medium flowing powders and under massagers for poor flowing powders, it ensures efficient material handling. Safety features such as stretch units for outlet spout stretching and hoisting from different angles enhance operator safety. It also offers solutions for dust containment and hygienic execution, meeting high safety and hygiene standards. The system can integrate into various process lines, either discharging directly into hoppers or conveying systems.

Big bag unloader for industrial bulk materials

Manual

Pharmaceutical production requires efficient handling and storage solutions to maintain product integrity and streamline processes. Ensuring proper storage and transport of pharmaceutical tablets involves addressing challenges such as ease of movement, secure containment, and compatibility with existing process equipment.
<h2>Facilitates safe storage and easy transport</h2>
The IBC Tablet Bins from Freund offer practical solutions for handling and storing pharmaceutical tablets. Designed with versatility in mind, the bins come in two main types: wheeled and palletized. The wheeled bins include a removable trolley for easy transport and alignment with process equipment. Palletized bins are optimized for movement via forklifts or pallet jacks. Both types boast sloped upper heads for superior drainage, rounded edges to prevent product retention, and smooth surfaces suitable for high hygiene standards. Additionally, the 110° discharge cone and manual butterfly discharge valve make unloading straightforward. Constructed from AISI 316L stainless steel with FDA-approved silicone gaskets, the bins are robust and meet stringent pharmaceutical regulations. Available in various capacities from 150 to 350 liters, these bins offer flexible storage options.

Ibc tablet bins for pharmaceutical storage and handling

Almost all manufacturers will require industrial storage systems and solutions at some point during their production process. The raw materials that go into your products need dedicated storage solutions to protect them from spoilage and contamination before they enter the manufacturing cycle. Storage usually refers to particular storage space. For example, having enough warehouse storage. Or clearing out a production facility for more floor space.  However, in this case, we are referring to the equipment and solutions that make storage manageable and easier. Such equipment includes solutions such as storage racks, pallet racks and shelving systems. These are just some of many storage options available to manufacturers. Advanced technology facilitates the management of heavy duty and high density tank and silo systems by automating the delivery system and linking it with the rest of the production line.

Storage

In tomato processing, ensuring that incoming raw tomatoes are clean and free of impurities before further processing is crucial. Challenges include removing mud, stones, and foreign bodies, as well as achieving a high level of cleanliness to ensure the quality of the final product.
<h2>Efficient unloading, washing, and sorting of tomatoes</h2>
The receiving and sorting system by FBR ELPO is designed to handle the initial phase of tomato processing with precision and efficiency. This system unloads tomatoes from trucks or bins using water spray nozzles and feeding channels. Washing is conducted with a shower system mounted on a roller elevator to maximize cleaning. An automatic scraping system (redler) eliminates mud, stones, and other impurities from the bottom, while a water filtration system keeps recirculated water free from solid deposits. After washing, tomatoes are transported through sorting channels to reach the optical sorter, which removes any residual foreign bodies. This system supports operating capacities ranging from 5 tons per hour (t/h) to 100 t/h of fresh tomatoes, making it versatile for various processing scales.

Tomato receiving and sorting system

Sorting is the process of arranging items systematically, using a specified criterion, to categorize and group similar items and identify non-conforming items for removal. The choice of a sorting machine depends on the type of item to sort, the sorting criteria, the number of categories that the items need to be sorted into, sorting speed, and accuracy. Sorting machines can be used in the food processing industry for sorting and categorizing fruits, vegetables, empty bottles, crates, and other items; other examples include sorting of tablets and capsules by weight for quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. As well as sorting waste in the recycling industry. Manual sorting is a laborious task however, with the use of specialized equipment, manufacturers are able to automate their sorting at high speeds.

Sorting

Industrial washing systems are used to clean and disinfect a variety of items in research and manufacturing facilities. Industrial washers use solvents and cleaning agents with mechanical action to remove deposits and residues from stainless steel machinery components, empty containers, and other soiled surfaces. The selection of an industrial or commercial washer depends on the type of items and surfaces to be cleaned, the type of deposits/residue that is typically present, whether drying is required after rinsing and the level of sterilization necessary. Manufacturers will have cleaning specifications and as a result, require washers to be engineered to meet these specs.

Washing

For winemakers looking to enhance efficiency, traditional pneumatic pressing systems often result in lengthy processing times and require constant human supervision. Additionally, managing the cleanliness of the equipment is a continual challenge, making the winemaking process laborious and time-consuming.
<h2>Optimizes pressing cycles with artificial intelligence</h2>
The Ampelos by Della Toffola is an intelligent, fully automatic pneumatic pressing system. Controlled by specialized artificial intelligence software, this system detects the type and quantity of the input product, optimizing the pressing cycles and significantly reducing processing times. It handles all phases, including loading, pressing, unloading, rinsing, and washing. An automatic washing mechanism equipped with dynamic sprayballs keeps the equipment clean with minimal human intervention. Modules of three or more presses can be combined for continuous flow operations, or alternatively, each press can function in standalone mode, offering high versatility. This press is particularly suitable for large-scale wineries seeking to improve processing efficiency and maintain high-quality production standards.

Fully automatic continuous flow wine press

Pressing

Handling beverage containers and bins in high-capacity production lines can present challenges, such as ensuring precision and efficiency, while also maintaining safety standards. The complexity increases with the need to manage varying container types and configurations in a fast-paced environment.
<h2>Automate and optimize container handling</h2>
The CFT Group offers custom-engineered robotic handling systems designed for trays, bins, kegs, and other containers. These systems include specialized models like the Robokeg, Loading/Unloading Robots, and Bins Dumper, which deliver targeted solutions for specific tasks. The Robokeg model features keg-seizing heads for handling multiple kegs, making it ideal for high-speed beverage lines. Loading/Unloading Robots excel in autoclave sterilization production lines, managing cans, glass jars, pouches, and tin plates with a customized vacuum gripper. The Bins Dumper is engineered for efficient bin emptying, using self-adapting gripping tools to handle various bin sizes. Each system is equipped with reliable components, easy-to-install modules, and advanced technology like 3D vision modules for automated recognition and 6-axis movement to ensure precise, efficient operations. These robots are suitable for numerous industries including beverage, fruits, vegetables, and more.

Robotic handling systems for beverage containers and bins

For meat processing facilities looking to shape and handle hams effectively, traditional methods often fall short in maintaining consistent dimensions and ensuring homogeneous cooking. This can lead to inefficiencies and quality issues in the final product.
<h2>Enable precise and uniform ham shaping</h2>
The Multimolds™ for Shaped Ham Logs is a versatile molding solution offered by Armorinox (Middleby). These molds are designed specifically to shape and handle ham products within the Thermix™ system. Thanks to their patented design, the Multimolds™ guarantee consistent product shapes and dimensions, as well as homogeneous cooking. Made from 100% stainless steel, these molds are robust, easy to clean, and maintain. The Multimolds™ system improves loading capacity by 20 to 30% compared to traditional methods and is compatible with automated loading and unloading solutions. It can also be used in some traditional cooking and chilling equipment, offering flexibility across different processing environments.

Multimolds for shaped ham logs

Whether it is marmalade or pizza, sauce or hummus, chocolate or fruit puree, most food products undergo a cooking step during their production process. Cooking is nothing more than applying heat to food, but there are different methods to do it. For instance, baking, frying, and roasting involve cooking food without using water, unlike boiling or steaming. Industrial cookers such as vacuum and pressure cookers, industrial fryers, industrial ovens, and industrial roasters focus on specialized applications that meet the different needs of the food industry by helping producers achieve a homogeneous cooking process.

Cooking

Shaping

During the handling of tablets in pharmaceutical manufacturing, there is a need to efficiently lift and move plastic containers to optimize production flow. Challenges include safely loading and unloading tablets into coating machines and hoppers for packaging machines.
<h2>Efficiently lift and move plastic containers</h2>
The Colonna Carrellata Plastic Box, from Agierre's AGRLIFT series, is designed to lift and move plastic containers, predominantly used in pharmaceutical processing. It is constructed with a simple design in stainless steel 304, featuring a smooth satin finish. The column can be customized for handling both plastic boxes and drums with different tri-clamp connections. Available in both manual and automatic versions, the manual version features lever-operated lifting and arm rotation, while the automatic version can be controlled via an electric or pneumatic control panel. The column complies with the Machinery Directive, cGMP guidelines, and safety regulations. This equipment facilitates the loading and unloading of tablets into coating machines and packaging hoppers, enhancing productivity and ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards.

Lifting column for plastic boxes in pharmaceutical processing

In pharmaceutical and chemical industries, precise and homogeneous mixing of dry powders is essential. Traditional methods often involve cumbersome operations like loading, unloading, and cleaning, which can be time-consuming and labor-intensive.
<h2>Achieve homogeneous mixing without unloading</h2>
The Bin Blender from Agierre is designed specifically for the homogeneous mixing of dry powders without the need for unloading. Its unique double inclination at 15° relative to the rotation axis ensures effective mixing, rotating the bin both clockwise and counterclockwise. The electromechanical locking system maintains the platform horizontally during loading and unloading phases and at the end of each processing cycle. With its highly technological design and easily inspectable and cleanable structure, the Bin Blender is composed of a carbon steel frame anchored to the floor, an AISI 304 lifting platform, and a motor gear unit for bin rotation. Conforming to cGMP and safety regulations, it includes magnetic sensors and photoelectric barriers for passive and active safety. The unit is controlled by a PLC system, offering variable rotation speeds between 4 rpm and 20 rpm. Capable of handling bins and containers of various sizes and shapes up to a maximum load of 2000 kg, this blender is suitable for all powder handling processes demanding homogeneous mixing.

Bin blender for pharmaceutical powder mixing

Blending

Industrial inspection equipment is used for checking compliance with health, safety, and quality control standards. For that reason, inspection systems are most commonly utilized in the food and pharmaceutical industry but, they are also used in other industries too. Inspection solutions are often integrated into a production process or production line. Visual inspection systems perform checks to detect variation in size, shape, and color and ensure the presence of labels and closures. Check-weigh systems help ensure that product packages are not under or over-filled. Metal detection systems can help guard against the presence of foreign objects in product containers and X-ray inspection equipment is used to detect physical defects and to ensure high quality package seal integrity.

Inspection

Industrial mixing equipment is used to combine two or more solid, liquid or gaseous segregated ingredients into a homogenous single product. The choice of mixing technology depends largely on the physical state of the ingredients and the desired final product. But the sensitivity of the ingredients, the process temperature, and pressure requirements are also critical factors. All these parameters result in a wide range of industrial mixers.

Mixing

In agricultural operations, especially at collection points and warehouses, managing and storing large quantities of grain and mealy products effectively can pose a logistical challenge. Precise storage solutions are necessary to ensure the quality and ease of access to these products.
<h2>Customizable storage for diverse agricultural products</h2>
The Flat Storage System by Bühler is designed to offer flexible and efficient storage solutions for a wide range of agricultural products, including grain and mealy products. Each storage unit is built to the client's specifications, ensuring you get the exact size and capacity needed for your facility. The flat storage system's large gates allow for easy access, enabling non-free-flowing products to be efficiently removed with wheel loaders, and products can also be unloaded directly from trucks during equipment maintenance. The system's completely enclosed design protects the stored products from humidity and potential contamination from animals. Bühler's flat storage system is suitable for use in diverse agricultural sectors like animal feed, rice and paddy, and pulses and spices.

Flat storage system for grain

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