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Automatic Rotary Vial Washing Machine
Automatic continuous rotary vial washing machine with neck grippers, inverted vial washing, three internal water and three internal air washes, PLC-HMI and process monitoring interlocks.
ISO 9001:2015Ahmedabad, IndiaManufacturer - Exporter
Automatic Rotary Vial Washing MachineMachine image shown for reference. Final configuration is selected against the approved application and production requirement.
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Machine Overview
The Automatic Rotary Vial Washing Machine from Technogen Enterprise is designed for continuous internal and external washing of pharmaceutical glass vials before downstream processing. It uses a rotary gripper-based transportation system to hold individual vials by their necks, invert them for washing, and return them to an upright position before discharge.
The equipment is available in configurations rated at 120 and 240 vials per minute, depending on vial size. The rotary mechanism carries vials through the specified wash operations while neck-gripping components maintain container positioning throughout the washing sequence.
The machine provides three internal water washing operations and three internal compressed-air operations, together with one external water wash and one external air wash. The described internal wash media include recirculated water, purified water and WFI, followed by filtered or sterile compressed-air stages according to the selected process.
The washing assembly uses servo-driven or mechanical cam-actuated dive-in spray nozzles, according to the machine configuration. Suitable filtration is specified for recycled water, purified water, WFI and compressed air. The washing media circuits use aseptic diaphragm-type valves, while the critical product and media-contact components are described in AISI 316L stainless steel.
The system incorporates an infeed turntable, a main drive with worm gearbox and motor, and a continuously rotating wash mechanism. A recycled-water tank heater with temperature controller supports the stated heated-water process. Pressure transmitters with interlocks monitor air and water services, while a temperature transmitter with interlock monitors recycled-water temperature.
The washing-media pipework is described using stainless steel construction with orbital welding and electropolishing. A vapour extraction system with blower manages condensate and moisture within the washing area, while the required exhaust ducting is allocated to the customer's installation scope.
The washing station and machine outfeed are covered by a polycarbonate enclosure. PLC-HMI control provides the operator interface, and optional equipment includes siliconisation, automatic tank draining, pneumatic vial lifting and enhanced electronic records functionality.
Technogen Enterprise manufactures, supplies and exports automatic rotary vial washers from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India for pharmaceutical manufacturers requiring controlled vial inversion, repeated water/air washing and automation suitable for integrated injectable production lines.
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Applications
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Operating Principle
The machine operates on a continuous rotary neck-gripping principle, in which each vial is secured, inverted, washed internally and externally, and restored to an upright position before discharge.
Vial Infeed
Empty vials are supplied from the infeed turntable and transferred to the machine's rotary transport mechanism.
Neck Gripping and Inversion
The rotary grippers hold vials by their necks and invert them for controlled access to the vial interior during washing.
Internal Water Washing
The vial interior is processed through the designated recirculated water, purified water and WFI wash operations.
Internal Air Washing
Three compressed-air washing or water-displacement operations are provided within the internal washing sequence.
External Surface Washing
One external water wash and one external air wash are used to process the outer surfaces of the vials.
Washing Media Monitoring
Pressure transmitters monitor the washing-water and air circuits. The recycled-water temperature transmitter monitors the heated washing circuit, with interlock functions provided as specified.
Vial Reorientation and Discharge
Following washing, the mechanism returns each vial to an upright position and releases it to the outfeed starwheel.
Operator Control
The PLC-HMI interface provides machine operation and monitoring. The nozzle movement arrangement is selected according to the servo-driven or mechanical cam configuration.
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Salient Features
Automatic continuous-motion rotary vial washing machine
Neck-gripper system for secure vial transportation
Automatic vial inversion during internal washing
Three internal water washing operations
Three internal air washing operations
One external water wash
One external air wash Recirculated water purified water and WFI washing media
Filtered compressed-air washing stages
Infeed turntable for automatic vial supply
Main machine drive through worm gearbox and motor
Servo-driven or mechanical cam-actuated dive-in washing nozzle arrangements
Recycled-water tank heater with temperature controller
Pressure transmitters for water and air circuits with interlock functions
Temperature transmitter for recycled-water circuit monitoring with interlock
Filtration systems for recycled water, purified water, WFI and compressed air
Aseptic diaphragm valves for water and air services AISI 316L stainless steel critical washing-medium contact components
Orbital-welded and electropolished stainless steel piping arrangement
Vapour exhaust blower for condensate and moisture removal
Polycarbonate-covered washing station and outfeed PLC with touchscreen HMI operator controls
Continuous vial washing configurations up to 240 vials per minute
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Technical Specifications
Final specifications may vary with container size, product characteristics, selected model and approved configuration.
| Parameter | TGVW-120-R | TGVW-240-R |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 120 vials/minute depending on vial size | 240 vials/minute depending on vial size |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 2130 × 1650 × 1500 mm | 2650 × 1850 × 1550 mm |
| Number of Washing Stations | 15 stations, each equipped with 3 grippers | 20 stations, each equipped with 3 grippers |
| Direction | Left to Right | Left to Right |
| Vial Diameter | 14 mm to 55 mm | 14 mm to 55 mm |
| Vial Height | 30 mm to 110 mm | 30 mm to 110 mm |
| Vial Neck Size | 13 mm, 20 mm and 32 mm | 13 mm, 20 mm and 32 mm |
| Vial Sizes | 2 ml to 100 ml | 2 ml to 100 ml |
| Contact Parts | Stainless Steel 316L | Stainless Steel 316L |
| Electrical Input | 440 V, 3 Phase, 50 Hz | 440 V, 3 Phase, 50 Hz |
| Type of Washing | Continuous Rotary Motion | Continuous Rotary Motion |
| Number of Washes | Internal: 3 water + 3 air; External: 1 water + 1 air | Internal: 3 water + 3 air; External: 1 water + 1 air |
| Working Height | Adjustable 900 to 950 mm | Adjustable 900 to 950 mm |
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Add-On Features
Standalone siliconisation system 21 CFR Part 11-oriented electronic records and control package
Pneumatic vial lifting device with pre-inspection table
Air flushing arrangement with automatic tank draining
Automatic tank draining facility at end of batch
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Machine Interlocks & Safety Features
Water and compressed-air pressure transmitters with interlock functions
Recycled-water temperature transmitter with interlock function
Polycarbonate coverage for washing and outfeed stations
Aseptic diaphragm valve arrangements for relevant water and air circuits
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Applicable Industries
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does an automatic rotary vial washer operate?
It grips vials by the neck, inverts them, carries them through water and air washing operations, then returns them upright for discharge.
How many washing operations are provided?
The specified wash arrangement includes three internal water washes, three internal air washes, one external water wash and one external air wash.
What production speeds are available?
The two configurations are rated at 120 and 240 vials per minute, depending on vial size.
What vial sizes are specified?
The stated range is 2 ml to 100 ml, with vial diameter 14–55 mm, height 30–110 mm and neck sizes 13, 20 and 32 mm.
Does the machine monitor washing-media pressure and temperature?
Yes. Pressure transmitters with interlocks are specified for water and air, together with a temperature transmitter and interlock for the recycled-water circuit.
Can 21 CFR Part 11 functionality be incorporated?
A 21 CFR Part 11-oriented package is listed as an optional configuration. Its scope must be defined against the required data integrity, electronic record and validation functions.
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