SMART 300 PWD AUGER Aseptic Processing
Machine overview
Performance enhanced through innovation.
The rising demand for operator safety in aseptic processing, when handling high-potent powdered substances, together with increasing initiatives taken by Pharmaceutical regulatory authorities to encourage safe, secure and restricted human intervention in aseptic environments, has boosted the research and the adoption of innovative aseptic dosing technologies replacing the traditional methods.
As safety, cleanliness and high containment requirements are the key issues to be addressed when facing such a technological challenge, at IMA Life we have developed and implemented an innovative powder-processing concept.
The new SMART 300 PWD AUGER rises to the challenge in high-potent drug processing and ensures accurate decontamination control to avoid risk of residual toxicity and cross-contamination between batches. The machine processes at superior speeds of up to 300 pcs/minute and simultaneously doses two different types of pharmaceutical powders into the same vial with single 100% check-weighing.
Production plant
IMA Life
Machine highlights
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Technology
Auger powder dosing technology.
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Multiple dosing
Multiple dosing of two different pharmaceutical powders in the same vial.
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100% IPC
Advanced 100% IPC with speeds of up to 300 pcs/min.
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CIP/SIP
CIP/SIP of the auger dosing system.
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Stoppering
Continuous stoppering unit with adjustable stoppering head by servomotor.
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Isolation technology
Perfect for isolation technology with possibility of wetting in place.
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Powder containment
cRABS for powder containment.
Stoppering system
Star-wheel system for vial transfer to the stoppering station. The vials are transferred by the transport system onto the lifting platform which elevates the vials in order to allow stopper insertion. Automatic clamping of the vibratory bowl in order to minimise interventions during changeover.
Machine details
Technical information
| SMART 300 PWD AUGER TECHNICAL DATA | ||
| Min. | Max. | |
| Vial diameter | 22 | 54 |
| Vial height | 35 | 115 |
| Stopper diameter | 20 | 33 |
| Filling volume | From 50 mg | |
| Output with 100% IPC * | Up to 300 ppm (with 6 auger dosing units) Up to 150 ppm (with 3 auger dosing units) Up to 150 ppm (split-fill configuration) | |
| Transport system | Intermittent motion | |
| Standard voltage | 400 V, 50 Hz, 3ph + N + G | |
| Installed power | 19 kW | |
| SMART PWD AUGER SERIES DATA | ||
| Min. | Max. | |
| Vial diameter | 22 | 54 |
| Vial height | 35 | 115 |
| Stopper diameter | 20 | 33 |
| Filling volume | From 50 mg | |
| Output with 100% IPC * | Up to 100 vpm (double index) Up to 50 vpm (single index) | |
| Transport system | Intermittent motion | |
| Standard voltage | 400 V, 50 Hz, 3ph + N + G | |
| Installed power | 19 kW | |
*According to filling volume and product type.
High-Speed Powder Dosing & Stoppering Machine
IMA Life has researched and developed a new powder-processing concept which addresses issues such as safety, cleanliness and high containment requirements with innovative technologies. Processing at a rate of 300 pcs/minute, the new SMART 300 PWD AUGER handles high-potent drugs providing accurate decontamination control to avoid risk of residual toxicity and cross-contamination between batches.
Machine versions
Smart PWD Auger
SMART PWD AUGER is designed for medium-to-small-scale production, for the dosage of a single blend of powder (version with single/double dosing unit/s) or two different powders into the same vial. In this case, the machine is configured with two single or double auger dosing units, each dedicated to one product.
Stoppering and capping functions included as well. Suitable to be installed under oRABS or cRABS or isolation technology. Machine performance of up to 90 pcs/min with 100% check-weighing.
