A vial-washing machine for low-speed production
IMA Life North America
The VEGA 2 (photo) is a compact rotary washing machine designed for low-speed production lines. It is able to handle and clean round, brand-new containers, such as molded and tubular vials, covering the range from 16 to 56 mm. Vials can be directly fed inline onto the in-feed belt of the machine, either from an upstream integrated rotary table, or from trays at 90 deg. The machine can process up to 9,000 vials/h using a continuous-motion positive-transport system. The machine is equipped with up to six customizable washing stations, and the pressure and temperature of the various fluids are monitored to ensure consistent performance. Vials are processed unidirectionally, avoiding any potential contamination. Booth 2545 — IMA Life North America Inc., Tonawanda, N.Y.