Automatic vial washer HYDRA series

for the pharmaceutical industrywater-based detergentwater

Overview
Designed for outer-surface decontamination of pharmaceutical containers after filling, the HYDRA 100/300/400 series reduces the risk of operator and medical staff exposure when handling cytotoxic or potent compounds. These external rotary washers treat cylindrical glass or plastic containers (bottles, vials) that may be contaminated during filling. Decontamination can be performed with water or water plus a dedicated washing medium for toxic products to prevent cross-contamination. The compact machines are suitable for integration at the end of aseptic processing lines and for diverse production outputs.

Machine highlights

• Better drainage and cleanability: Rounded internal corners in the processing area improve water drainage and overall cleanability.
• Separated process and mechanical areas: Full separation between process and mechanical zones using dedicated seals.
• Washing circuits: Segregated washing circuits for process safety.
• Compact design: Reduced footprint with drives and washing circuit housed in the machine frame to save production space.
• Accessibility: Easy access to all machine areas for inspection and operation.
• Easy maintenance: Simple mechanical drives reduce maintenance time impact.
• Under isolation: Can be pre-arranged with RABS or installed inside an isolator enclosure.
• PLC and HMI: Siemens PLC and HMI ensure repeatability and process safety.

Technical data
HYDRA TECHNICAL DATA
, HYDRA 100 | HYDRA 300 | HYDRA 400
Washing stations (up to) | 4 | 6 | 8
Vial range Ø (mm) | 14.75 – 52 | 14.75 – 66 | 14 – 54
Vial height (mm) | 34.5 – 110 | 34.5 – 136 | 34 – 110
Output (vials minute) | 60 with vials Ø 52 mm; 150 with max. vial Ø 24 mm | 150 with vials Ø 32-60 mm; 300 with vial Ø 32 mm | 200 with vials Ø 33-54 mm; 400 with vial Ø 32 mm
Water consumption (litres/hour) | 400 – 600 | 600 – 900 | 900 – 1200
Water pressure (bar) | 2.5 – 4 (all models)
Compressed air consumption (litres/minute) | 3000 | 3100 | 3200
Compressed air pressure (bar) | 6 (all models)
Standard voltage | 400 V – 50 Hz (all models)
Installed power (kW) | 5 (all models)
Weight (kg) | 1200 | 1600 | 2000

Technical specifications

• Washing stations (up to): HYDRA 100 = 4; HYDRA 300 = 6; HYDRA 400 = 8
• Vial range Ø (mm): HYDRA 100 = 14.75–52; HYDRA 300 = 14.75–66; HYDRA 400 = 14–54
• Vial height (mm): HYDRA 100 = 34.5–110; HYDRA 300 = 34.5–136; HYDRA 400 = 34–110
• Output (vials/min): HYDRA 100 = 60 (Ø52 mm) / 150 (max Ø24 mm); HYDRA 300 = 150 (Ø32–60 mm) / 300 (Ø32 mm); HYDRA 400 = 200 (Ø33–54 mm) / 400 (Ø32 mm)
• Water consumption (L/h): HYDRA 100 = 400–600; HYDRA 300 = 600–900; HYDRA 400 = 900–1200
• Water pressure: 2.5–4 bar
• Compressed air consumption (L/min): HYDRA 100 = 3000; HYDRA 300 = 3100; HYDRA 400 = 3200
• Compressed air pressure: 6 bar
• Standard voltage: 400 V – 50 Hz
• Installed power: 5 kW
• Weight (kg): HYDRA 100 = 1200; HYDRA 300 = 1600; HYDRA 400 = 2000