
“HC” Containment ≤OEB5 washable model guarantees excellent polishing due to a patented system and it is used for highly toxic drugs, avoiding operator and production room contamination.
Key benefitsWhen manufacturing or planning to manufacture high potency drugs, a High Containment unit is required to protect the operator and his environment. We offer a complete end-of-the-line concept with all required High Containment connectivity. Our iCaps “HC” washable units ensure an OEB5 High Containment level. This solution permits to wash the equipment at the end of the production batch. During the flooding of the polisher, brush rotation is used to remove sticking powder from the surfaces. This guarantees that all volatile dust is removed before dismantling the equipment. A pressure decay system permits to verify tightness of the unit before starting the manufacturing process. This self-test system vacuums the unit and verifies that there is no leakage in the whole system. Continuous pressure monitoring verifies that the equipment is always under negative pressure, preventing dust particles from escaping into the production environment. If a problem is detected, the system automatically changes the valve status to create a safe environment for the operator. There are two versions of Washable systems: the “HC” WIP version (Washing In Place, also called Washing in Line), the polisher is washed in the production room and can be linked to the capsule filling machine. The system remains connected and closed between production and washing process. In the “HC” WOL version (Washing Off Line), instead, the polisher should be disconnected from the production machine in a High Containment fashion, and washed in a separate washing room. In this case, since the WOL trolley remains in the washing room, it can handle several machines, resulting in a cost-efficient solution. A unique patented concept, called Autocheck, enables regular testing on the metal detector.
Products to process | Capsules |
Polishing technology | Patented helicoidal brush system with side vacuuming |
Polishing effect | High performance level |
Vacuum | On each elevation tube section |
Total emptying | Yes, all formats and weight |
Conveyor material | FDA Hi-tec polymer |
Capacity/Speed | |
Small capsules Size 4-5 | Up to 750.000 caps/h |
Medium capsules Size 1-2-3 | Up to 400.000 caps/h |
Large capsules Size 0-00 | Up to 250.000 caps/h |
Interfacing/Connectivity | HMI with OPC UA capability |
Inlet Height | 558 mm (center of inlet tube DN50) |
Available elevation heights | 1000/1400/1800/2200 mm |
Accessories | |
Pressure monitoring | Standard |
Pressure decade | N/A |
Metal check | CEIA/PH21N - Head aperture Ø 70 mm |
Intrinsic sensitivity | SS 316L 0,40 mm |
Ferro: 0,25 mm | |
Non ferro: 0,30 mm | |
Metal check | Lock Insight - Head aperture Ø 70 mm |
Intrinsic sensitivity | SS 316L 0,50 mm |
Ferro: 0,30 mm | |
Non ferro: 0,35 mm | |
Autocheck for metal detector | Optional |
Empty Capsule Eliminator | N/A |
Diverter | Optional - 2 ways/ 4 ways / Euro Pallet |
Regulations | |
Occupational Exposure Band | "HC" High Containment ≤OEB5 |
Noise level | <72 dB(A) |
GMP compliance | Yes |
CE compliance | Yes |
Material certificate | Available |
IQ-OQ protocole | Available |
Cleaning and Dismantling | |
Manual cleaning | Easy access for cleaning/No tools required |
Automatic cleaning | Washing in place - Washing off line |
Floor dimension | 711 mm x 460 mm |
Frame mounted on wheels | Yes |