Applications: The HopperVac finds extensive applications across pharmaceutical and chemical industries, excelling in scenarios requiring material transfer, accumulation, and subsequent processing equipment loading.
Its versatility enables it to handle active ingredients, raw products, powders, and granules for machines such as tablet presses, capsule fillers, coating machines, reactors, mixers, granulation systems, extruders, packaging lines, blenders, mills, dryers, and filling stations, making it an invaluable solution for diverse industrial processes.
Functionality and Operation: The VTS type HopperVac can be powered either by an electric or liquid ring pump or a customer's centralized air system. HopperVac Conveyor operates on the same working principle as a standard Vacuum Conveyor, ensuring reliable and consistent product suction.
During operation, the product is aspirated into the HopperVac's body, where it accumulates for later use as a storage or dosing unit. A butterfly or pneumatic rotary valve is installed at the bottom of the Conveyor's body to regulate and control material flow. All operations, including loading, unloading, and cleaning phases, are managed via a control console connected to the Vacuum Conveyor.
CIP System Integration: For optimal hygiene and ease of operation, the Vacuum Conveyor type HopperVac offers the option to integrate a Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) system. This automated system thoroughly cleans all filters and internal surfaces, minimizing downtime and ensuring compliance with strict regulations.
The CIP system eliminates the need to disconnect the machine and transport it to a washing area, allowing for in-place cleaning of the HopperVac. After the cleaning cycle, the system dries the internal components, permitting the HopperVac to start transferring the next batch of the same or a different product immediately.
AGIERRE VTS - HopperVac is made entirely of AISI 316L stainless steel and features an innovative design preventing any product or liquid residue from accumulating anywhere inside the Conveyor body.
Compliance and Safety: The Vacuum Conveyor type HopperVac adheres to stringent cGMP and FDA guidelines, UNI EN ISO standards, ATEX and Machinery Directives, and other relevant safety regulations, ensuring reliable and secure operation.
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