De HECHT CFE-L is een containment drumledigingsunit met zuiglans voor het gesloten legen van vaten met inliner. De installatie is ontworpen voor het gecontroleerd en contaminatiearm overbrengen van poeders uit drums.

Tot welk OEB-niveau kan de CFE-L worden toegepast?

De CFE-L is bedoeld voor het gesloten ledigen van vaten met inliner tot OEB 5.

Hoe werkt het legen van een drum met de CFE-L?

De CFE-L gebruikt een zuiglans om het product gecontroleerd uit de drum te verwijderen en via een gesloten transportsysteem naar de volgende processtap te voeren.

Kan de CFE-L met een inliner worden gebruikt?

Ja. De CFE-L is ontwikkeld voor het gesloten legen van drums met inliner en ondersteunt containment tijdens de productoverdracht.

Is de CFE-L geschikt voor ATEX-toepassingen?

De CFE-L kan afhankelijk van de uitvoering worden voorzien voor toepassingen in omgevingen met stofexplosiegevaar, waaronder ATEX-uitvoeringen.

Welke aanvullende functies zijn mogelijk bij de CFE-L?

Afhankelijk van de procesvereisten zijn onder meer inertisering, WIP-reiniging, hygiënisch ontwerp en aansluitingen voor verdere productverwerking mogelijk.

CFE-L Emptying drums using a suction lance

Emptying

OEB Level 5

CFE-L Emptying drums using a suction lance

Name: HECHT CFE-L emptying drums using a suction lance
Brand: HECHT

Emptying

OEB Level 5

Description

The containment drum emptying with suction lance type CFE-L is a HECHT system for the closed emptying of drums with inliner up to OEB 5, standard practice in the pharmaceutical industry. An automatic lifting device positions and connects the drum, after which the operator handles the suction lance via gloves with clear view of the product flow — the product is drawn off, ideal for very confined spaces or weight-controlled product removal directly to a weighing system or dosing installation. The connection is contamination-free thanks to double O-ring technology, which always keeps the product side separated from the environment during connection and disconnection, and the product must be packed in at least one liner. The ergonomic handling won the Technology Award in 2016. For explosion-hazardous environments an ATEX version is available, inertisation is possible for oxygen-sensitive products, and the system integrates easily into roller conveyor systems, with WIP integration possible at any time.

Customer benefits

Containment drum discharging up to OEB 5, OEL < 1µ/m³
Monitoring of the product flow
Ergonomic handling
Smooth product handling with gloves
Changing gloves is both smooth and contamination-free
Contamination-free connection thanks to double O-ring technology
Automatic lifting device for positioning and docking the drum
Easy integration into roller conveyor systems
Hygienic design or ATEX version available
WIP integration possible at any time
Inertisation
Various materials and surfaces

Frequently asked questions about CFE-L emptying drums with suction lance

How does containment drum emptying with a suction lance work?

The CFE-L empties drums with inliner in a fully closed manner up to OEB 5. The automatic lifting device positions and connects the drum; the operator handles the suction lance via gloves with a clear view of the product flow. The product is drawn off via the lance — ideal for very confined spaces or weight-controlled product removal, for example directly to a weighing system or dosing installation.

How is contamination prevented when connecting and disconnecting?

The connection is contamination-free thanks to double O-ring technology: the product side always stays separated from the environment during connection and disconnection. Changing gloves is also smooth and contamination-free. The product must be packed in at least one liner — standard practice in the pharmaceutical industry to protect both operator and product.

Which containment level is the CFE-L suitable for?

The CFE-L is designed for closed drum emptying up to OEB 5 (OEL level), as required when processing HPAPIs and other highly active substances. For explosion-hazardous environments an ATEX version is available; inertisation is possible for oxygen-sensitive products.

Which versions and integration options are available?

The CFE-L is available in hygienic design or ATEX version, with various materials and surface finishes. WIP integration (Wash-In-Place) is possible at any time for validated cleaning. The station integrates easily into roller conveyor systems for continuous drum logistics. The ergonomic handling was awarded the Technology Award in 2016.

Containment level

OEB Level 5

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Technology

Handling in the video

Drum is rolled directly under the glovebox using a roller conveyor
Lifting device brings the drum into position
Operator attaches the outer liner to the double O-ring port with a clamping ring
Remains of the previous liner are removed with the gloves and stored temporarily
Drum is pressed against the seal of the box with the lifting device and fixed in place
Inner liner (product liner) is opened, stabilised and sealed with an inflatable seal
The area between the drum and the outer liner is evacuated to prevent the liner from being sucked in
Powder is sucked out of the drum using a suction lance and vacuum
Linear guidance of the suction lance supports ergonomic handling during emptying
Remains of the previous liner can be disposed of in the emptied drum
Double closure system is used to securely close the drum
Empty drum is removed, cycle starts again