BDS Handling

Machine overview

Safety in containment.

The BDS Bag Dumping Station for powders or granules is designed for the discharging of bags and small containers in contained conditions, reducing the contamination level of the working environment. 
Key features such as simple design, reduced dimensions and accurate finishing make BDS a versatile accessory for the optimisation of powder and granule handling in the pharmaceutical industry. Thanks to its front port and bottom outlet in dust-tight conditions, BDS can be easily integrated with the loading and unloading devices of the Pharma Handling Systems.

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  1. Internal finish

    Internal parts manufactured in AISI 316 stainless steel, mirror polished.


  2. Easy cleaning

    Smooth finishing without dead corners ensures easy and thorough cleaning.


  3. Easy accessibility

    A large front opening provides perfect accessibility during loading operations, ensuring safe handling and smooth integration into production workflows.


  4. Connection options

    Clamped connection provided for the bottom outlet enabling installation of a butterfly valve or a pneumatic transfer hopper. 

Advanced cleaning design

The internal finish, free from dead corners, ensures easy and efficient cleaning operations. In addition, the Wash-In-Place (WIP) process is performed through a hydrokinetic spray-head and a gun-jet, guaranteeing thorough internal cleaning and maintaining the highest sanitary standards.


Glove area

Glove area

Washing lance

Bag inlet

Technical information

BDS technical data
Vacuum50 m³/h –  20 mbar
Maximum installed power (kW)1
Standard voltage400 V – 50 Hz
Water consumption26 litres/minute – 3 bar
Tools compressed air600 Nl/min – 5 bar

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