Automatic vial washer VEGA Series

for the pharmaceutical industrywatersteam

Product overview
The VEGA Series rotary vial washers are engineered for aseptic processing to render containers for parenteral preparations sterile and non-pyrogenic. The machines support configurable washing sequences to optimise cleaning efficiency and comply with cGMP and FDA/EMA guidance for aseptic operations. Structural design, hygienic connections and adaptable decontamination options are built to meet sterility assurance requirements.

Highlights

• Negligible maintenance impact due to accessible design.
• Ultrasonic pre-wash interface compatible with de-packing machines or rotary tables.
• Fully drainable washing circuit to avoid cross-contamination.
• Option for circuit steaming as alternative to liquid wash.
• Full access from both sides with no hidden areas to simplify maintenance and inspection.
• Washing process designed for full validation.
• Handles a wide range of containers: ampoules, vials and cartridges.
• Low-speed compact version available with integrated upstream rotary table for smaller lines.

Enhanced decontamination flexibility
Decontamination cycles are selectable according to container condition and production needs. The VEGA washer can integrate additional cleaning media, siliconizing stations and a SIP (Sterilize-In-Place) sequence to increase decontamination flexibility and support transition between production batches.

Technical data

• Version with 12/24 gripper units (4/6 pincers):
  • Gripper units: VEGA 2 = 12 (4 pincers = total 48) | VEGA 4 = 12 (4 pincers = total 48) | VEGA 6 = 12 (6 pincers = total 72) | VEGA 8 = 24 (4 pincers = total 96)
  • Ampoules diameter (mm): VEGA 2 = – | VEGA 4 = Min. 10.75 / Max. 22.50 | VEGA 6 = Min. 10.75 / Max. 17.75 | VEGA 8 = Min. 10.75 / Max. 17.75
  • Cartridges: VEGA 2 = – | VEGA 4/6/8 = All sizes
  • Vials max. external diameter (mm): VEGA 2 = 32 | VEGA 4 = 42.5 | VEGA 6 = 32 | VEGA 8 = 32
  • Vials max. height (mm): VEGA 2 = 58 | VEGA 4 = 75 | VEGA 6 = 60 | VEGA 8 = 60
  • Production max. pcs/hour: VEGA 2 = 9,000 | VEGA 4 = 12,000 | VEGA 6 = 18,000 | VEGA 8 = 24,000
• Version with 12/24 gripper units (2/3 pincers):
  • Gripper units: VEGA 2 = 12 (2 pincers = total 24) | VEGA 4 = 12 (2 pincers = total 24) | VEGA 6 = 12 (3 pincers = total 36) | VEGA 8 = 24 (2 pincers = total 48)
  • Ampoules diameter (mm): VEGA 2 = – | VEGA 4/6/8 = Min. 10.75 / Max. 22.50
  • Cartridges: VEGA 2 = – | VEGA 4/6/8 = All sizes
  • Vials max. external diameter (mm): all models = 52
  • Vials max. height (mm): VEGA 2 = 105 | VEGA 4/6/8 = 95
  • Output up to (pcs/hour): VEGA 2 = 4,500 | VEGA 4 = 6,000 | VEGA 6 = 9,000 | VEGA 8 = 12,000

Specifications

• Intended use: washing and decontamination of containers in aseptic production (ampoules, vials, cartridges).
• Configurations: multiple gripper-unit and pincer arrangements (12 or 24 gripper units; 2/3/4/6 pincers) to match container types and throughput requirements.
• Container range: ampoules (model-dependent diameter ranges), vials up to 52 mm external diameter and heights up to 105 mm in specific configurations, cartridges supported where applicable.
• Cleaning features: fully drainable circuit, option for circuit steaming, SIP capability, optional siliconizing stations.
• Integration: ultrasonic pre-wash interface for de-packing machines or rotary tables; infeed/outfeed compatible with upstream/downstream sterilization or depyrogenation tunnels.
• Design: full access from both sides with no hidden areas to facilitate maintenance and validation.
• Validation: process engineered for full validation to support cGMP/FDA/EMA compliance.
• Variants: compact low-speed model with integrated upstream rotary table for smaller production lines.