Basco Technologies" new filling and stoppering machine for dosing and closing nested syringes and other containers helps to automate and validate product filling in clinical trials or development.
The Type 535 filler handles up to 2,000 containers an hour. An operator simply loads nests of syringes, vials or other containers onto the infeed table and positions the turntable.
The compact system features a cleanroom robot fitted with one set of tooling that handles both vacuum filling and vacuum stopper insertion. The robot automatically positions the vacuum filling and stopper insertion tool for each container. Processed nests are then manually removed.
Using innovative technology, the machine eliminates product contact with air and reduces operator intervention to ensure that the product remains uncontaminated.
Designed with stainless steel exposed metal surfaces for easy washdown, the machine also has guards for worker safety. The guards also support an optional top-mounted laminar flow unit to improve sterility.
The machine achieves fills from 50 microlitres to 100ml at fill accuracies of +/- 0.05% or better, and one operator can easily accomplish a container size changeover in less than 15 minutes, without tools.