Containment Solutions
Hicoflex® Single-Use Containment System
GEA offers a single-use high containment interface for the safe and dust-free transfer of solid dosage material to fully protect your operator and your product.
Protecting Your Operator and Your Product
Single-use containment enables your operators to perform the jobs they should be doing, not washing small containers or waiting for cleaning validation.
Safe, easy to use and cost-effective, Hicoflex® gives you the power to work more effectively and efficiently – by reducing overheads and running costs while improving yield and output, and getting product to market faster. Benefits include
- no cross-contamination owing to single use
- visible contained product transfer
- disposable, so no cleaning or validation
- safe handling of potent products
- fast installation and easy handling.
Functionality
Hicoflex® disposable containment technology comprises two identical couplings that are joined together to seal the external faces, thus providing dust-tight product transfer. Hicoflex® Consumables can be operated using specially engineered equipment.
Applications
Whatever your application, from charging a reactor or tablet press to discharging an isolator or process unit, to the fully contained transfer of hazardous materials, we have a solution that fits your needs.
Charging and Discharging
Hicoflex® stations and our Hicoflex® Trolley enable the safe and efficient charging and discharging of hazardous products while complying with stringent containment requirements.
Sampling Technology
The specially designed Hicoflex® Sample Bag allows non-intrusive sampling from IBCs reactors or process units, for example. The sample can then be transported in a closed bag to any location where it can be removed and analyzed when required.
High Level Containment
Offering containment from 1–10 μg/m3 (STTWA) as standard, containment levels down to <1 μg/m3 (STTWA) can be achieved with an optional Hicoflex® Suction Device.
Specifications
- 100% FDA compliant
- Manufactured under GMP conditions in a Class 5 cleanroom according to ISO EN 14644-1
- Full traceability of product contact parts.
Hicoflex® Consumables
Safe, easy to use and cost-effective, Hicoflex® gives you the power to work more effectively and efficiently.
Hicoflex® Charge Bag
- The Hicoflex® Charge Bag comprises a coupling and a PE bag.
- A handle is incorporated for easy transportation and to hang the bag up during discharge.
- Available sizes: 1, 5, 10, 15, 25, 50 L
Hicoflex® Charge Bag with Flush Connector
- The Hicoflex® Charge Bag with Flush Connector
- Ensures a full yield discharge because of an internal rinsing device.
- Available sizes: 5, 10, 15, 25, 50 L
Hicoflex® Adaptor
- The Hicoflex® Adaptor is used to connect Hicoflex® Bags to the processor.
- This adaptor is made from a Hicoflex® coupling and a standard tri-clamp connector.
- Available sizes: 2, 4, 6"
Hicoflex® Spray Bag with Drain
- The Hicoflex® Spray Bag equipped with an additional drain
- Enables the rinsing/wetting of the connectors from below.
Hicoflex® Sample Bag 400
- The Hicoflex® Sample Bag 400 is a hose-shaped bag with a sampling device. After docking the bag, a sample (approx. 5 mL) can be taken in a fully contained way.
- We highly recommend the use of a Hicoflex® Opening Tool Pistol to take product samples.
Hicoflex® System Components
By using our low-maintenance Hicoflex® systems, GEA ensures that the operator is fully protected and the product is completed contained during material transfer.
Hicoflex® Charge Station
- To charge product into a Hicoflex® Bag, we recommend the use of our stainless steel Hicoflex® Charge Station, which comes supplied with an adjustable support platform for the bags.
- The station can easily be installed on a existing tri-clamp nozzle.
- Available sizes: 2, 4 and 6"
Hicoflex® Discharge Station
- The stainless steel Hicoflex® Discharge Station features a height adjustable bag support, facilitating product transfer from the Hicoflex® Bags.
- The station can easily be installed on an existing tri-clamp nozzle.
- Available sizes: 2, 4 and 6"
Hicoflex® Opening Tool Pistol
- The Hicoflex® Opening Tool Pistol is suitable for manual use
- We highly recommend the use of a Hicoflex® Opening Tool Pistol for taking product samples from a Hicoflex® Sample Bag.
Hicoflex® Opening Tool
- The manually operated Hicoflex® Opening Tool, which is attached to our Hicoflex® Discharge or Charge Stations
- It can also be supplied and installed separately.
Hicoflex® Suction Device
- The Hicoflex® Suction Device can be used to extract airborne particles and dust, down to a containment level of <1 µg/m3 (STTWA), during material transfer.
Hicoflex® Trolley 4”
- The Hicoflex® Trolley is a mobile stainless steel frame with a 4” tri-clamp
- It is used for the manual charging of Hicoflex® Bags.
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