Pharmaceutical
- September 20, 2023
Material certifications, seal geometry and even seal color must also be factored in to allow for maximized seal life, minimized risk and reduced total cost of ownership for both the seal and the rotating equipment.
The most challenging operational environments for sealing mixers, agitators and pumps are often found in the food and pharmaceutical industries. When designing, selecting, or implementing a dynamic seal into operation in the food and pharma space, it is crucial to consider
- December 12, 2017
GYLON® BIO-PRO® seals provide a safe and durable solution for protecting the integrity of food and pharmaceutical processing media. Its modified and restructured PTFE material is pre-formed and stress controlled for all standard TRI-CLAMP connections. It is dimensionally stable and resists intrusion.
The following case study can be downloaded in its entirety from Garlock's website.
INDUSTRY
Pharmaceutical OEM - Autoclaves and Sterilizers
CUSTOMER
Since 1949, DeLama S.p.A. has grown to become one of the most well-known and qualified manufacturers of sterilization equipment, supplying major customers all over the world from its base in Italy. DeLama’s design and construction standards usually exceed the customers’ equipment requirements with the main purpose to protect their investments in critical industries such as pharmaceutical, Bio-Processing, Medical Devices and Food Production.
- October 26, 2017
Clean in Place Service Benefits from Kalrez® O-rings
Hilge-Pumpen AG, Swiss subsidiary of Philipp-Hilge GmbH, Bodenheim, Germany, selected Kalrez® 6221 perfluoroelastomer parts to seal its Euro-Hygia®, Hygiana-HT and Contra pump series, to meet the stringent safety, cleanliness and sterilization requirements demanded by the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and cosmetics industries.
The Challenge
Pumps used in pharmaceutical, biotechnological and sterile processes are subject to some of the highest standards and safety requirements worldwide. In addition to ease of operation they must also provide maximum biological safety without any unfavorable hydraulic characteristics that could adversely influence sensitive products.
