; Flapper Isolation Valve
The 16mm ASCO 068 Series flapper isolation solenoid valve features
high hroughput, smaller sample sizes and reduced calibration re-
quirements for clinical and analytical instruments. The ASCO 068 Series
valve is ideal for OEMs serving the clinical diagnostic, life science, ster-
ilization, and dental markets. The valve is designed for use with neutral
and aggressive liquids and gases. Its flapper technology allows high pres-
sures to be achieved (up to 116 psi) at large orifice sizes while prevent-
ing the fluid contamination that can result from spikes in back pressure
inherent in analytical devices. The highly reliable valve has been tested
to well over 10 million cycles for extended product life. ■ ASCO, Florham
Park, NJ 07932. www.ascovalve.com or call 800-972-2726
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; Deep-Drawn
Aluminum Container
The Safemax offers an improvement over traditional packaging in protecting pharmaceutical devices against moisture ingress during
global distribution. For users, the container’s
conveniently peelable lidding foil also makes
it easy to open. The aluminum is laminated
to polyprolypene and then combined with a
lidding foil particularly known for its peelabil-ity. The result is excellent seal integrity with
easy opening characteristics. Safemax also is
customizable, its exact design and format can
be readily tailored to ensure that the pharma
device is successfully delivered to individual
patients. ■ Constantia Flexibles, Blythewood,
SC 29016. www.cflex.com or call 803-404-6581
; Roboticized
Blister Packaging Line
The integrated roboticized blister line Integra 32 boosts
production performance up to 320 blisters and more than 260 cartons
a minute with a new machine pitch control system, a new cartoning section and the
innovative carton opening and product insertion system. It is all incorporated in a very small
footprint, thanks to the integration of the blister thermoforming and carton packaging phases
in an compact line. A three-axes Robocombi with sucker pick-up head, patented by Marchesini,
connects the two stations and minimises size change-over operations. The units are no longer
made up of several single parts but of integrated blocks, which are replaced in just one go.
■ Marchesini Group, Bologna, Italy. www.marchesini.com or call + 39 051.651.87.11
; Modular Belt Conveyor
The 3200 Seriesline was created by merging and improving the company's 5200/5300
Series Conveyors with the 3200 Series conveyor platform. The new 3200 Series
product line includes Flat Belt Conveyors, Modular Belt Conveyors and
Precision Move Conveyors. Features of the new 3200 Series Modular Belt
Conveyor include: Flat side tail design for ease of machine interface;
Capability for up to four curve modules; Improved curve conveyor
capacity up to 200 percent; Curve belt speed capacity to 400 feet per
minute; Straight nosebar drive size reduced by 50 percent – fits into
frame height; Weighted belt take-up module on curves reduces prod-
uct maintenance ■ Dorner Mfg. Corp., Hartland, WI 53029.
www.dornerconveyors.com or call 800-397-8664
Polypropylene
Mixing Tank ;
The TerraPro Mixer
is designed to meet
the need of life sciences companies for
a high-performance
mixer that can be
delivered quickly. The
TerraPro Mixer is ideal
for media and buffer
preparation, is durable
and lightweight, it can be
easily moved or repositioned using
its welded-in-place handles and polyethylene
stand with casters. Molded from USP Class VI
polypropylene, the tank is self-draining and
can handle from 350 to 600 liters at a liquid
viscosity range of 1 to 500 cps. The mixing
tank is spray nozzle cleanable and includes
a pre-wired speed controller, cGMP cover
with standard fittings, and a vapor tight,
animal-free USP VI lip seal on the mixer itself.
All fittings are designed to meet aseptic transition requirements. ■ Terracon Corporation,
Franklin, MA 02038 www.terracon-solutions.com
or call 508-429-9950
