Fluids Handling

Fully Automatic Check Weighing and Recalibration Launched by Watson-Marlow Flexicon for the FPC50 Filling Machines

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Watson-Marlow Flexicon has equipped its popular FPC50 automatic liquid filling, stoppering and capping system with  a Wipotec weighing cell which provides 100% check weighing of all vials. The weighing cell is connected to the filling system and thus fully automatic recalibration of the filling pump during the entire batch is ensured.
Programming of the new FPC50W is handled through a control panel comprising of a 12” touch screen which provides clear and visible settings as well as password protection to three levels. The FPC50W is inherently easy to use: operators are able to load and save programs with ease. In addition, users can set and save process parameters for specific applications, thereby saving time and effort.

The FPC50W, which is a new version of the popular FPC50, is a highly flexible aseptic filling system with integrated full or partial stoppering and crimp capping of vials.  Able to deliver fill volumes ranging from 0.1ml to 100ml and a filling accuracy of ± 0.5%, the technology is highly suited to applications involving small batches such as contract fillers and research and development  trials. 
This latest addition to the Watson-Marlow Flexicon range is ideally suited to environments where cross contamination must be avoided. For example, the use of sterile, disposable tubing and filling needles ensures the minimum of human contact with the filling operation. In addition, the inherent characteristics of the FPC50W’s peristaltic design ensure that the entire fluid path is contained for single use making cleaning and validation extremely simple.

A major benefit of the FPC50W is that it permits fast change-over between the various batches of liquids to be filled. This enables users to eliminate time consuming and costly logistic procedures related to having product or volume dedicated pumps in stock.

The system is available with new DAFPA single-use filling accessories comprising, peristaltic pump tube, filling nozzle and fluid bag.

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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.

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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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