Reactor Loading and Discharging Solutions
Powder infeed is the usual material handling application for these process areas. The whole range of Palpharma Handling Solutions range of material handling equipment (PharmaVac, PharmAssist, PharmaHoist, PharmaTip, PharmaMove, PharMassage)) can be utilised to offer a powder infeed solution. The application of each depends on a number of factors in the actual application. These can include; the maximum weight of the containers, the type of containers, the desired containment level, area considerations such as pipe work or headroom constrictions, the hazardous area rating and even wash down/ CIP requirement. The PharMassage is used to break down hard, caked or even sticky powders prior to discharge into the reactor. This is important where particle size entry into solution is a consideration or where the powder will not discharge at all so the operator has to physically beat the drum which contravenes manual handling regulations and is an accident in waiting. The discharge of the reactor usually demands a higher GMP requirement and often a cantilever reach is required to get fully under the reactor. The PharmAssist lends itself particularly well for this application.
Recommended product solutions
- Inline Drum Tipper
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Ergonomic drum dispensing aid which also helps prevent operator exposure to dust.
- Contained drum discharge system
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Complete contained drum discharge system.
- Isolator Drum Docking System
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System to dock drums to isolators or other process equipment types accurately.
- Side lifting and pouring system for Drums and Kegs
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Side lifting drums (200mm diameter variance) and pouring via geared hand wheel up to 100Kgs SWL. Supplied with uprated 3m articulating jib and floor mounting post. Based on 304 180 grit C&C free construction.
- Top lifting system for Drums Kegs Sacks and Boxes
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Top lifting EITHER drums up to 100Kgs OR sacks and boxes up to 50Kgs SWL.
- Manipulator with Drum Pouring Attachment
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Fully GMP stainless steel manipulator with drum grip, raise and invert.
- Electric Drum Handling and Pouring - K9
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Powered mobile electrical or pneumatic system.
- Drum Lifting Handling and Pouring - M7
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Mobile manual push pull system with pneumatic or electrical features.


