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Flexicon’s integrated solution for Müggenburg Pharma’s filling line increases capacity for high-value product
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Flexicon’s integrated solution for Müggenburg Pharma’s filling line increases capacity for high-value product

Photo of Watson Marlow Watson Marlow Send an email 28/04/2023
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  • When confronted with a complex requirement profile for their liquid bottling, leading contract manufacturer Müggenburg Pharma turned to Flexicon, from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS)
  • Modular design of Flexicon peristaltic filling and capping systems allowed for rapid design of a production line tailored to the needs of Müggenburg Pharma
  • This solution has significantly increased production capacity and flexibility for Müggenburg Pharma, which currently processes around 500 bottles per hour
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Müggenburg Pharma offers pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic companies expertise in commercial processing of natural highly controlled raw materials from initial idea and recipe development, through to the control of raw and end product.

“Our goal is to offer our customers the shortest possible lead time and time-to-market,” said Christopher Eggerstedt, Head of Product Development and Liquid Production at Müggenburg Pharma.

Complex processing requirements

Valuable food supplements made from plant-based raw materials are often produced according to stringent specifications, similar to medicinal products. This was the case when a customer contacted Müggenburg Pharma with a product idea for a new, innovative supplement. For maximum purity, the basic ingredient of the product is produced using a special, gentle extraction method. Therefore, further processing and filling must be as gentle as possible.

“The raw materials are very valuable and precise dosing is essential for consistent product quality,” said Christopher Eggerstedt.

To ensure maximum purity, basic ingredients must be produced, extracted and processed as gently as possible. As new food supplement products are often taken in small quantities, they are filled in small glass bottles which must be securely capped with pipette caps. All these requirements must be met within the quick production promised to customers.

Muggenburg Pharma

Flexicon filling solutions

In search of a flexible filling and capping line with multiple, individually controlled dosing points, Müggenburg Pharma turned to Flexicon.

Flexicon offers a wide range of peristaltic filling and capping systems, from stand-alone units for manual filling, through to semi and fully automated filling systems all with a strong focus on high flexibility and versatility.

Flexicon peristaltic systems offer rapid changeover between products, batches or formats. Due to its modular design, Flexicon filling systems can be easily combined into complex processing lines and customised to specific fill/finish needs like multiple dosing points.

“Flexicon's products can be used in any application where high-quality, valuable liquids need to be filled safely, without contamination, and with maximum precision in small and medium-sized batches,” said Denis Cwiklinski, Biopharm Sales Engineer at WMFTS.

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS)

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Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) peristaltic tube and hose pumps meet requirements including: value for money; low cost of ownership; reliability and ease of maintenance to the food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, mining and many other industries.

We demonstrate how pumps deliver significant process efficiencies over the lifetime of the equipment. Whether performing flavouring addition in food processing, chemical metering in water treatment or mineral recovery, we have a solution which can cut pump downtime and reduce costs through higher accuracy metering and transfer. WMFTG has dedicated application engineers available to help customers make the right pump and tubing choice from a range providing microlitres per minute to 80 cubic metres per hour flow rates.

The only part of the pump to come into contact with the product is the tube or hose. This means there are no seals or valves that can wear or fail. Replacing the tube or hose can be performed quickly and safely. Peristaltic pump benefits include:

Total fluid containment with no seals No ancillaries Handle viscous and abrasive slurries and sludge Self-priming capability Dry running without damage to the pump In addition to their range of positive displacement pumps, Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group has added PTFE-lined chemical and industrial hoses to their range. Aflex hoses are reinforced to withstand the most severe conditions and use.

Where we supply to

Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, North America

Industries we supply to

Automation, Chemicals, Consultants, Components Electronics, Energy and Power, Food and Beverage, Glass Ceramics Cement, Metals and Minerals, OEM, Paper and Pulp, Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Toiletries, Plastics and Rubber, Recycling, Textiles, Tobacco, Water and Wastewater

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Photo of Watson Marlow Watson Marlow Send an email 28/04/2023
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