Buck IBC Systems for the Pharmaceutical Industry

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Buck intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and powder handling equipment are dedicated to the specific and demanding needs of the worldwide pharmaceutical industry. Niro Pharma Systems offers a full range of individually designed IBCs of up to 3,000 liter capacity plus associated charging, discharging, and handling systems. Whether you need a complete system or specific components, call us today for all your powder handling needs.

Buck Intermediate Bulk Containers
Buck Intermediate Bulk Containers

Containers

  • For powders, liquids, and tablets
  • Custom-designed for specific customer needs
  • Capacity: 3 to 3,000 liters
  • Charging & discharging valves in a variety of sizes & styles
  • Designed for handling by:
    • Manual or motorized pallet trucks
    • Forklift trucks
    • Automated Guided Vehicles
    • Combination
  • Meet all GMP requirements
Tumble Blenders
Tumble Blenders

Tumble Blenders

  • For in-container blending
  • Mini or laboratory size for 3-300 liter IBCs
  • Single pedestal for 300-1500 liter IBCs
  • Double pedestal for 1,500-3,000 liter IBCs
  • Controllable by plc that stores blend recipes
  • Placement of IBCs by:
    • Hand pallet truck
    • Fork truck
    • AGV
    • Conveyer
  • Meet all cGMP requirements

Wash Stations

Wash Stations
Wash Stations
  • For internal & external washing of containers to repeatable standards
  • May be single entry or pass through
  • Loadable by pallet truck, AGV, or conveyer
  • Manually operated or fully automated
  • Metering of detergent or sanitizing fluid
  • Stand-alone service module for air drying and cooling
  • Single or multiple units may be installed as needed

IBC Charging

IBC Charging
IBC Charging
  • Variety of charging machines available
  • Manual or automatic control
  • Patented seal arrangement for containment
  • Patented split disc valve available for high containment
  • Additional options:
    • Air blast cleaning of IBC valves
    • Secondary covers over charging chutes
    • Weighing to detect fill status

IBC Discharging

IBC Discharging
IBC Discharging
  • For dust-free product transfer from IBC to downstream equipment
  • Through the floor or via hoists
  • Manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic discharge stations
  • May be combine with weighing systems
  • Patented split disc valve available for high containment

Solid Deceleration Devices
Solid Deceleration Devices

Solid Deceleration Devices

  • For improved control of solids discharging
  • Positive control of solids feed rate
  • Simple design, low maintenance
  • Designed to use standard layflat tubing
  • Smooth, dust-free transfer
  • Fully automatic interlocked control systems
  • Drop distances: 1.5-3.5 meters
  • Optional proportional control of pinch roll opening to vary discharge rate

Special Designs

An experienced team of designers can solve your specific problems. Some previous examples of special tablet handling equipment wešve designed: spiral hoppers, pinch valves, keg inverters, sack slitters, dispensing hoppers, as well as the solid deceleration devices highlighted above. Please involve us at an early stage in your project to ensure selection of the most efficient design solutions.

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