Hygienic Pumps for pharma and biopharma applications
Sterile pumps of the GEA Varipump line are used in pharmaceutical processes that directly affect product and production. Therefore, these components must meet the highest standards. Hygienic pumps are characterised by high surface quality, the absence of cast parts and the exclusive use of high-quality materials. Thanks to flexible adaptation to customer requirements in terms of connections, seals and mountings, they meet demanding pumping tasks, fit optimally into the production process and ensure process reliability and optimum cleanability.
When selecting pumps, pharmaceutical manufacturers place their cleanability at the top of the agenda, in addition to availability and ease of maintenance. In order to survive in global competition, the pharmaceutical industry and its contract manufacturers must produce as cost-effectively as possible - without losing sight of reliability and safety.
Features of GEA sterile Pumps:
- Developed for demanding operating conditions
- Project-specific adaptations
- Extensive customer- and requirement-specific documentation and certificates
- Surface roughness Ra ≤ 0.4 μm
- Selection of product-wetted materials according to customer specifications (e.g. ferrite content < 1%)
GEA Hilge CONTRA
The single- or multi-stage centrifugal pumps ensure extremely reliable operation under the toughest operating conditions. The consistently hygienic and aseptic design and the use of non-porous materials combine to create perfect solutions for a wide range of applications within sterile and hygienic processes. WFI loops in particular benefit from and the use of low delta-ferrite, porefree materials that are less suspectable to rouging. One advantage is its optimal cleanability. In vertical installation, the pump can be completely drained of residues even without a drain valve.
Thanks to the use of non-porous materials, the GEA Hilge CONTRA is suitable for:
- Ultrapure water plants (WFI)
- Biotechnology
- Infusions (nutrient solutions, alcohol)
- Filling systems
- Lotions
GEA Hilge HYGIA
The normal-priming centrifugal pump GEA Hilge HYGIA is the "Swiss Knife" among hygiene pumps: highest quality, reliability and adaptability. The wetted parts meet the requirements of the 3-A and EHEDG standards. The pump has a fully encapsulated mechanical seal with a unique sealing surface design and has extensive documentation and certificates for the qualification of the pump in the plant. In vertical installation, the pump can be completely drained of residues even without a drain valve.
Typical fields of application for the GEA Hilge HYGIA sterile pump are liquid media, such as:
- Water for Injection (WFI)
- Infusion
- Insulin
- Blood and blood plasma
- Nutrient solutions
- CIP (Cleaning in Place)
GEA Hilge NOVALOBE
This robust rotary lobe pump has been specially developed for highly viscous media and for applications requiring gentle pumping. With vertical connections, the pump is fully drainable and complies with EHEDG criteria. It is available with a double-sealed aseptic front cover, which provides better protection against bacterial contamination.
The hygienic design of the GEA Hilge NOVALOBE in high-quality stainless steel allows it to be used in a wide range of applications, such as:
- Vaccines
- Infusions
- Blood products
- Enzymes
- Cosmetics
- Personal care products
GEA Hilge NOVATWIN
This flexible twin-screw pump enables production and CIP operations with just one pump. It meets the highest hygiene requirements, ensures reliable production and, due to the pump design, ensures gentle product conveyance with hardly any pulsation.
GEA Hilge NOVATWIN positive displacement pumps are particularly suitable for pumping the following media:
- Neutraceuticals
- Blood products
- Vaccines
- Enzymes
- Cell cultures
- Cosmetics
- Personal care products
GEA Hilge SIPLA-HT
This single-stage self-priming side channel pump is particularly suitable for SIP/ CIP return systems and applications with high gas content. The hygienic and robust pump is made of non-porous and cavity-free Cr-Ni-Mo steel. The possibility of reversible flow direction facilitates draining and refilling operations.
The GEA Hilge SIPLA-HT pump series is specially designed for the following applications:
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Biotechnology (WFI)
- Cleaning plants (CIP return)
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