“HC” High Containment ≤OEB5 – iCaps capsule polisher with metal check

When manufacturing or planning to manufacture high-potent drugs, a High Containment unit is required to protect the operator and his environment. To ensure an ≤OEB5 containment level, our iCaps “HC” – High Containment – features:

• A contained test sample inserter to avoid contact between the product and the operator while manually testing the metal detector operation.
• An automatic metal detector testing: the Autocheck.
• A continuous pressure monitoring to ensure the equipment remains under negative pressure at all times, preventing dust particles from escaping.
• A pressure decay system; a self-test system putting the machine under vacuum to verify the tightness and that there is no leakage before starting manufacturing.
• Fail-safe pinch valves, automatically creating a safe environment for the operator if a problem is detected.
• Simple and contained disconnection of peripheral process equipment, using our Flex Connect pipe in conjunction with a double LDPE barrier and Clip & Cut.
• A unique antistatic patented metal check connectivity allows the machine to have easy tightness while discharging potential static electricity from the capsules.

This containment system is modularly upgradable to a “HC” High Containment washable solution

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 the washing of equipment at the end of the production batch. During the flooding of the polisher, rotation of the brush is used to remove sticking powder from the surfaces. This guarantees that all volatile dust is removed before dismantling the equipment.

Washable systems exist in two versions: in the “HC” WIP version (Washing In Place, also called Washing in Line), the polisher is washed in the production room and can be linked with the capsule filling machine. The system remains connected and closed between the production and the washing process. In the “HC” WOL version (Washing Off Line), 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 testing the metal detector at regular intervals.

Additional options:

• Sampling Gate
• Automatic capsules diverter
• 2-parameters IPC capsule tester (weight and length)