Cleaning machines Cartridges

KWM series

The cleaning machines of the KWM series are designed for pharma-compliant wet cleaning of cartridges. The containers are conveyed through the work area very gently in a continuous motion. The containers are transported into the main work area via ultrasonic equipment for the removal of coarse impurities. By using the pressure-controlled rinsing and spraying system and various cleaning media, optimal pharma-compliant cleaning of all containers is assured. The various cleaning agents can be used in any chosen order in the line system, which is configured so that media do not mix.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Effective and thorough cleaning
  • Pre-cleaning in an ultrasonic bath
  • Cleaning schematic is freely selectable
  • Cleaning media cannot mix
  • KWM1636
  • KWM1636
  • KWM10000
  • KWM10000
  • KWM10000
Type of machineOutputProcessing range
KWM10000
  • up to 30,000 items/h
  • Container diameter: 7 - 15 mm
  • Container height: 40 - 90 mm
KWM1636
  • up to 36,000 items/h
  • Container diameter: 7 - 15 mm
  • Container height: 40 - 90 mm
Technical data depend on machine equipment and packaging.
Easy and centralized operation
Pharmaceutical design
Gentle container transport
  • Integrated, retractable water recycling station for the recirculation, regeneration and multiple use of cleaning media
  • Preconfigured for a 4th cleaning medium
  • ECOwash – container-optimized cleaning needles
  • System for silicone treatment of the glass inner walls of containers using atomizer nozzles
  • "no container – no silicone" check system
  • Purging of the water lines downstream of the cycle valve
  • Booster pumps
  • Compressor unit for oil-free air supply
  • Pressure control
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Pressure monitoring
  • Continuous flow water heater
  • Fine and HEPA filters
  • Differential pressure monitoring system for filters
  • Electric heater to heat the ultrasonic equipment and the water recycling station
  • Vapor escape
  • Transition and linkage to machine downstream
  • Service portal vision system (cleanroom compatible)
  • A range of checking and alarm devices and counters
  • Software upgrades
  • Qualification (IQ/OQ)



The ECOwash system by Bausch + Ströbel ensures optimal cleaning of all containers while significantly reducing the consumption of cleaning media. This is achieved by using a combination of special cleaning needles which are developed and/or adapted in comprehensive trials to meet your specific requirements. The ECOwash (Efficient Customized Operation) technology has the following advantages:
  • Optimized cleaning in hard-to-reach areas
  • Reduction in water consumption: up to 40%
  • Reduction in residual moisture content: up to 70%
  • Reduction in air consumption: up to 20%
  • Reduction in noise when blow-drying containers: up to 50%
  • High energy efficiency
This technology meets the applicable GMP requirements and the FDA guideline on electronic data records (21 CFR Part 11). This technology can be retrofitted to existing rinsing machines.

Downstream processing stages

DHT series

DHT

Sterilizing tunnel

Container typesCartridgesDisposable syringes (bulk ware)Bottles and vialsAmpulle