PIAB, a specialist in industrial vacuum technology, will launch its Unibody conveyor for the pharmaceutical industry at Achema (stand D5-D6, hall 6). It will also present its portfolio of energy-efficient solutions, including gripper systems and maintenance-free vacuum pumps.
The Unibody conveyor is specifically designed to facilitate cleaning efforts and meet traceability requirements faced by pharmaceutical companies.
It features a tube-like shape and smooth surface to reduce the amount of residual material left in the system, improving cleaning efforts and enhancing productivity. Customers receive a detailed documentation package that demonstrates the traceability of the ingoing material and the conveyor's compatibility with handled products to facilitate quality assurance compliance.
Other energy-efficient offerings for pharmaceutical companies on the stand include the C and IC Series vacuum conveyors, with their special filter design that prevents dust and contamination. The completely enclosed IC Series conveyor is said to be cost efficient for transporting potentially harmful ingredients. The modular C-Series conveyor provides flexibility so manufacturers can rapidly increase and decrease capacity to meet fluctuating demand.
Additionally, PIAB will display the compact yet powerful C2100-64 conveyor that quietly and hygienically conveys powder and bulk materials in spaces with very low ceilings or limited space. This conveyor also improves vacuum flow by 25% without increasing energy consumption.
Additional vacuum technologies that will be on display include the Vacuum Gripper System (VGS) series for downstream pharmaceutical applications such as pick-and-place, carton erecting and palletising. This series of products comprises three gripper sizes and allows users to increase productivity and lower operating costs.