The pharmaceutical and chemical industries have strict requirements for plants and systems. At Achema, J. Schmalz will be exhibiting ergonomic vacuum lifters specially designed for cleanrooms. The company will also be showcasing vacuum concepts for the fill-and-finish process.
Moving sacks, barrels or buckets manually is physically demanding for employees. Vacuum lifters improve ergonomics in the workplace and reduce the risk of health problems. They also enable the Fast, precise handling of containers and thus increase productivity. Lard shows on the Achema hose lifters, which the company has specially designed for use in hygienic areas and potentially explosive atmospheres.
The vacuum tube lifter JumboSprint EX works in hazardous areas. It moves compact workpieces such as drums and sacks weighing up to 250 kilograms in ATEX zone 2/22 and up to 85 kilograms in ATEX zone 1/21. The all-round bow handle transmits the force optimally and ensures that skilled workers can guide the load precisely. Thanks to the extensive range of grippers and accessories and the modular structure, the system adapts to individual requirements. on. The complete solution with tube lifter and steel slewing jib crane can be used throughout Europe thanks to certification in accordance with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU.
Schmalz presents the new PSSG bag suction gripper for reliable handling of bags with the Jumbo. It grips coated and uncoated bags made of paper, plastic or fabric with different filling levels. The innovative sealing element is made of FDA-compliant silicone or wear-resistant nitrile rubber NBR and is characterised by a long service life. It is also very Low wear, contamination by sealing particles is virtually eliminated. The bag suction pad is available in three different sizes.
The PalVac Sprint Hygienic fulfils the highest requirements of the pharmaceutical and chemical industry. In addition to the integrated HEPA filter to prevent contamination, the tube lifter impresses with its wash-down design. Washable, the weld seams are ground free of gaps and cracks, The surfaces are polished and the sealing lip is FDA-compliant. The operating unit of the tube lifter can be dismantled without tools and industrially washed. The tube lifters are suitable for the safe and gentle handling of bags, drums and buckets in cleanroom environments and airlocks. They prevent overloading and back problems.
Silicone suction cups allow precise, reliable and gentle handling of workpieces in automated vacuum systems. The round bellows suction cups FSGA with 1.5 folds or FSG with 2.5 folds grip sensitive objects particularly gently thanks to the height equalisation and damping effect. They are very robust and are suitable for use in Heavy-duty version for processes at temperatures from -30 to 180 degrees Celsius. The material is FDA-certified, autoclavable, H2O2- VHP-resistant (VHP: vaporised hydrogen peroxide) as well as wear-resistant and low-particle. This is also confirmed by certificates from the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA) in Stuttgart, which tested the material for its suitability for cleanliness and cleanrooms. The sealing lip adapts very well to curved surfaces or unevenness. The rigidity of the upper fold ensures stability under horizontal forces and high accelerations.
Source: J. Schmalz
J. Schmalz at the Achema: Hall 3.1, Stand D1
