External Vial Washers

Vials filled with potent drugs such as antibiotics, cytotoxics and cytostatics need to be cleaned before further processing. The EVW-Series is the industries’ only external washer to completely encapsulate vial caps with a watertight seal.

By enclosing the aluminium cap between two opposed belts, the seal that is created prevents the cleaning agent from entering the cap area, thereby eliminating potential future bacterial contamination.

Advantages include:
• High washing efficiency
• Highly effective drying
• Protection of the seals
• Flexible transport system
• Short and reliable changeover time
• Longer processing time

Another advantage of sealing the cap is the application of pressurised water for cleaning the entire vial body, including the bottom.

Operation is menu-driven through the human machine interface (HMI). PLC-controlled servo motors automatically set the output rate, the vial height and the water/air flow per vial size. The changeover to a different cap or vial format is tool-less and can be accomplished within 15 minutes.

SP i-Dositecno’s equipment documentation and validation protocols are among the best in the industry. Every machine comes with ‘As Built’ 3D assembly drawings, each with a bill of materials.

Furthermore, each machine is provided with material and welding certificates with corresponding isometric drawings and complete operator and maintenance instructions, electrical drawing package, and PLC/HMI programs.

Operation is menu-driven through the human machine interface (HMI). PLC-controlled servo motors automatically set the output rate, the vial height and the water/air flow per vial size. The changeover to a different cap or vial format is tool-less and can be accomplished within 15 minutes.

Benefits

Effective and safe cleaning: Specialized transport system with enclosure to prevent moisture ingress and potential bacterial contamination

Compact and flexible: Small footprint systems designed for vials from 2-125 mL; changeover for different vial formats takes just 15 minutes

Easy to use: Recipes use servodriven adjustments to guarantee repeatable positions of the vials in relation to the cleaning solution

Click on a model below for more information

EVW-60

EVW-100

High Output External Vial Washer

EVW-60

Features

  • Can be used as a stand-alone unit with an infeed and outfeed turntable or integrated into a filling line
  • No alignments of spray nozzles
  • No format parts required for 13 and 20mm caps
  • Equipped as standard with an Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC and an Allen Bradley PanelView Plus 600 Human Machine Interface (HMI)
  • Siemens is available as an option
  • Menu-driven operation through the human machine interface (HMI)
  • PLC-controlled servo motors automatically set the output rate, the vial height and the water/air flow per vial size
  • All electrical components are installed in the electrical cabinet located in the base of the machine
  • Piping system and electrical cabinet are installed inside the frame of the machine, resulting in a small footprint and a clean installation
  • A vial-dedicated timing screw over the length of the machine captivates and transports the vial through the machine
  • The vials ride on a narrow rail and rotate continuously during their travel in the machine
  • Enclosing the aluminum cap between two opposed belts creates a seal that prevents the cleaning agent from entering the cap area and allows pressurized water for cleaning the entire vial body, including the bottom
  • The machine is separated into the rinsing section and the drying section
  • Rinsing is accomplished by low pressure water nozzles, cleaning the vials from the neck down (while they rotate)
  • Drying can be accomplished by either compressed facility air or by an on-board air blower in the base of the machine
  • Vials leave the machine dry
  • Optional negative pressure can be obtained in the enclosure by installing an exhaust with HEPA-filter on the top of the unit
  • All stainless steel, heavy duty construction with tempered glass windows and doors
  • Dimensions
    51.8x127x127.4cm (WxLxH)
  • Purpose
    Compact in-line vial decontaminating machine designed to rinse pharmaceutical vials
  • Vial Range
    2-100ml
  • Output
    Up to 100 vials per minute
  • Changeover
    Less than 20 minutes (tool-less and the only change part is the vial transport timing screw)

EVW-100

Features

  • Can be used as a stand-alone unit with an infeed and outfeed turntable or integrated into a filling line
  • No alignments of spray nozzles
  • No format parts required for 13 and 20mm caps
  • Fresh Water Rinsing, Compressed Air Drying
  • Equipped as standard with an Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC and an Allen Bradley PanelView Plus 600 Human Machine Interface (HMI)
  • Menu-driven operation through the human machine interface (HMI)
  • To avoid unauthorized access to machine functions password levels are implemented
  • PLC-controlled servo motors automatically set the output rate, the vial height and the water/air flow per vial size
  • All electrical components are installed in the electrical cabinet located in the base of the machine
  • Piping system and electrical cabinet are installed inside the frame of the machine, resulting in a small footprint and a clean installation
  • A vial-dedicated timing screw over the length of the machine captivates and transports the vial through the machine
  • The vials ride on a narrow rail and rotate continuously during their travel in the machine
  • Rinsing is accomplished by low pressure water nozzles, cleaning the vials from the neck down (while they rotate)
  • Drying can be accomplished by either compressed facility air or by an on-board air blower in the base of the machine
  • Vials leave the machine dry
  • An accident prevention hood, or under pressurised hood with gloves ports, is available
  • All stainless steel, heavy duty construction with tempered glass windows and doors
  • Dimensions
    209.5×84.5x198cm  vial running surface 85-95cm
  • Purpose
    Compact in-line vial decontaminating machine designed to rinse pharmaceutical vials
  • Vial Range
    2-500ml
  • Output
    Up to 400 vials per minute
  • Changeover
    5 minutes (tool-less and the only change part is the vial transport timing screw)

High Output External Vial Washer

Features

  • Can be used as a stand-alone unit with an infeed and outfeed turntable or integrated into a filling line
  • No alignments of spray nozzles
  • No format parts required for 13 and 20mm caps
  • Equipped as standard with an Allen Bradley CompactLogix PLC and an Allen Bradley PanelView Plus 600 Human Machine Interface (HMI)
  • Menu-driven operation through the human machine interface (HMI)
  • To avoid unauthorized access to machine functions password levels are implemented
  • PLC-controlled servo motors automatically set the output rate, the vial height and the water/air flow per vial size
  • All electrical components are installed in the electrical cabinet located in the base of the machine
  • Piping system and electrical cabinet are installed inside the frame of the machine, resulting in a small footprint and a clean installation
  • A vial-dedicated timing screw over the length of the machine captivates and transports the vial through the machine
  • The vials ride on a narrow rail and rotate continuously during their travel in the machine
  • Enclosing the aluminum cap between two opposed belts creates a seal that prevents the cleaning agent from entering the cap area and allows pressurized water for cleaning the entire vial body, including the bottom
  • Rinsing is accomplished by low pressure water nozzles, cleaning the vials from the neck down (while they rotate)
  • Drying can be accomplished by either compressed facility air or by an on-board air blower in the base of the machine
  • An accident prevention hood, or under pressurised hood with gloves ports, is available
  • All stainless steel, heavy duty construction with tempered glass windows and doors
  • Dimensions
    360×84.5x198cm
  • Purpose
    Compact in-line vial decontaminating machine designed to rinse pharmaceutical vials
  • Vial Range
    2-500ml
  • Output
    Up to 500 vials per minute
  • Changeover
    5 minutes (tool-less and the only change part is the vial transport timing screw)