Avcon stainless steel stackers are specially designed for smoother, safer, and compliant pharmaceutical operations.
Hygiene in the pharmaceutical sector is a must. The strictest hygiene standards ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Each stage, starting with production lines and culminating with storage, must be free of contaminants. Since these operations revolve around handling materials, the equipment selected has to share and uphold the hygiene protocols.
Unique Challenges in Pharmaceutical Material Handling
Working in pharma ingredients, intermediates, and finished products implies uniquely challenging situations in this industry. Generally, the pharmaceutical industry works with sensitive, potent, and sometimes fragile materials requiring clean, reliable, and rugged handling systems. GMP-cleanrooms impose stringent spatial, cleanliness, and safety requirements. Equipment manufacturers must truthfully state that their equipment can work efficiently under these conditions and without compromising on hygiene whatsoever.
The Importance of Stainless Steel
Stainless steel has historically been widely accepted as a standard for pharmaceutical material handling, and for good reason. Avcon uses SS 304 stainless steel, which has exceptional resistance to corrosion, staining, and rusting—even with the most aggressive of cleaning protocols made with strong disinfectants. The material features ultra-smooth, non-porous surfaces that can be easily cleaned and sanitized. As it does not absorb or harbor microorganisms, and thus contaminants, it allows for a hygienic environment. Therefore, making stainless steel the gold standard for any application where sterility or cleanliness is required.
Stainless steel is an accepted standard for pharmaceutical environments under the FDA, EU GMP, and the WHO due to its biocompatibility and ability to maintain validated cleaning processes easily.
What Sets Avcon Stainless Steel Stackers Apart?
Designed for GMP and Cleanroom Compliance
The stainless steel stackers from Avcon are designed to meet the highest industry specification, construction features, etc. and they meet GMP, clean room specification with regard to non-contaminant surfaces, low particle release, and easy cleanability. Their durability allows daily use without supporting bacteria or contaminants.
Premium SS 304 Stainless Steel Construction
Avcon stackers are made entirely from SS 304 stainless steel, providing lasting strength and reliability. This grade is highly resistant to corrosion, frequent sanitisation processes, and the chemicals used in pharmaceutical cleaning procedures. SS 304 stainless steel is ideally suited for the demands of a highly sterile, hygiene-focused type of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Seamless and Matt-Finished Surfaces
A key element to possibly consider is the use of a matte finish rather than a shiny surface. A smooth surface with minimal crevices prevents the collection of dirt and dust, and a cleaner can get to all areas of the equipment for cleaning purposes. This is absolutely essential in environments where the tiniest of contaminants can affect batches and cause audits to fail. The absence of sharp edges and exposed joints helps provide a little extra help in maintaining a sterile quality environment.
Enclosed Manual Pump with Stainless Steel Cover
In a true cleanroom, you must also protect moving parts. Avcon uses a fully enclosed manual pump encased in a stainless steel cover. This detail will prevent dirt, moisture, and contaminant entry and minimise required maintenance, as well as the risk of accidental contamination. And the pump system will continue to operate smoothly and reliably throughout the very exacting demands of the lifts required for fragile pharmaceutical loads.
Hygienic Polyurethane (PU) Wheels for Cleanroom Floors
Workflow in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility must not create more hygiene risks. Avcon stackers’ wheels are PU wheels developed for seamless movement on epoxy floors, the most demanding surface in GMP environments. These wheels prevent damage to delicate flooring and are optimal for GMP spaces because they move comfortably without dust accumulation or making excessive noise! Avcon stackers wheels are built to last and allows workers to have continued mobility without worry of cross contamination.
Compact, Space-Saving Design for GMP Areas
Limited space is often a challenge in cleanrooms and GMP zones. Avcon stackers provide an ergonomically advantageous option for the operator, while saving valuable space so they can run efficiently and have a clean line of workflow. Avcon stackers are extremely compact and maneuverable which makes them the perfect option when operating in narrow aisles, corridors, or small storage areas.
Avcon stackers can accommodate heavier pallet loads while also moving more delicate products, by leveraging their small footprint with large lifting capacities.
How do our stainless steel stackers promote smooth, safe, and compliant material handling?
Avcon stainless steel stackers stand out by excelling in the following areas:
Hygienic and Sterile Operation:
The stackers meet and exceed expectations in hygiene for pharmaceutical manufacturing, assuring that every transport and lift is contamination free and compliant with strict regulations.
Easy Maintenance and Cleaning:
Their stainless steel and matte finish allow for fast, reliable sanitizing, and construction is resistant to dirt and microbial build-up.
Consistent Productivity and Efficiency:
Robust performance and reliable operation mean minimal downtime and efficient movement within the facility—boosting overall productivity.
Longevity and Low Total Cost of Ownership:
Durability means less time and money spent on repair or replacement, with the added benefit of a product that stays compliant as standards evolve.
Customization for Specific Needs:
Avcon’s stackers can be utilized in an array of pharmaceutical applications from moving active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients, to transporting finished medicines to pallets and packaging material.
Why Choose Avcon Stainless Steel Stackers for Your Pharmaceutical Facility?
With Avcon’s expertise in offering material handling solutions, as well as the knowledge of industry challenges, it is clear that Avcon stackers would be an obvious choice for pharmaceutical companies which have made hygiene and safety a priority. An Avcon stainless steel stacker is more than a piece of equipment— it provides a promise of clean, compliant handling for all your critical pharmaceutical products with the efficiencies you need.
By choosing Avcon stainless steel stackers, your facility gains the highest possible hygiene standards, operational efficiencies, and regulatory peace of mind—so you can ensure the safe delivery of medicines while maintaining a cost-effective, effective operation!
