Application
In the production of eye ointment, it is vitally important to ensure that the components are mixed correctly and, above all, that they are sterile. For this purpose, the plant includes a vacuum process system including two sequentially switched mixing tanks with speed-controlled agitators. Their task is to mix the fully automated process media gently at a constant pressure and to emulsify them. In order to avoid boundary layers during the mixing process and to guarantee constant and even consistency, the mixture is withdrawn from the pre-mixer and fed into the final mixer via a sophisticated pipe system. This ensures that no concentration gradients occur and that the eye ointment is perfectly mixed and to a constant high quality. After preparation is complete, the eye ointment is passed on to storage containers.
Plant Design
GEMĆ M600 valve block with 650 BioStar actuators and 1236 switchboxes
(showing SIP steam inlet to block)
For controlling the sterile media, stainless steel aseptic multi-port diaphragm valve blocks were selected for feeding the media in the bypass pipe system and for removal of the final product. Cleaning and sterilisation of the whole production line is also integrated into the block valvesā functionality with SIP (Steam in place) valves machined into the blocks. This means that unnecessary deadlegs between the valves can be avoided and welded joints saved. A further special feature is the fully automatic control/monitoring system using fieldbus supported switchboxes.
Solution
From left to right: GEMĆ BioStar 650, 653 & 654.
All valve functions are combined into the compact multi-port valve blocks (GEMĆ-M600) based on diaphragm valves. The valve blocks are individually designed to meet all requirements during the system planning phase. The GEMĆ BioStar range of actuated and manual valves, such as GEMĆ 650, 653, and 654 are used to operate the valves. All BioStar valves are designed according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for use in a sterile environment. On top of their safe function, their design also ensures that they can be easily cleaned externally. GEMĆ 1236 switchboxes are mounted on the GEMĆ 650 pneumatic actuators. The current position of the valve is displayed via high visibility LEDs and fed back to the plant control system.
Technical Details:
GEMU Valves Ltd
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- 10 Olympic Way Birchwood Warrington Cheshire WA2 0YL GB
About us
GEMĆ is a world leading manufacturer of valves, measurement and control systems for liquids, vapours and gases, especially when it comes to solutions for sterile applications. The GEMĆ Group currently employs over 1900 members of staff worldwide.
Manufacturing is carried out at six manufacturing sites across Germany, Switzerland, China, Brazil, France and the USA. The Group is active on all five continents with 27 subsidiaries and has a large distributor network in more than 50 countries
With the increasing requirements for process engineering, we offer a wide range of products providing solutions for a broad spectrum of customer groups, such as:
Specialising in all of the processes involved in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cosmetics, food and beverage industries. Application brochure: Solutions for the pharmaceutical, foodstuffs and biotechnology industries.
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Focusing on valves for the production of semiconductors and microchips, photovoltaic systems and batteries,Ā and ultra-high-purity chemicals. Application brochure: Solutions for microelectronics, semiconductors and battery production.
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