Hospital pneumatic tube system UniDrop

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UniDrop is an automatic and hygienic waste and laundry vacuum transfer system (AWLS) designed for hospitals. It conveys sealed waste and laundry bags from ward inlet points through a concealed pipe network to dedicated containers at the central waste terminal, reducing manual handling and the risk of pathogen spread.

Example goods to be transported

• Laundry
• Food waste
• General waste

Benefits

• Improved hygiene: Immediate removal of waste and laundry from wards reduces the risk of spreading pathogens.
• Efficient material flow: Automated transport creates predictable flows and frees clinical staff for patient care.
• Time and cost savings: Reduces manual transport tasks, lowering labour time and operational costs.
• Quiet and discreet: Concealed installation and low-noise operation maintain ward environment quality.
• Reduced intermediate storage: Direct transfer to terminal containers minimises on-ward storage and handling.

How it works
Bags are deposited at ward inlet doors. The system uses vacuum suction to convey sealed bags through a concealed pipe network to dedicated waste or laundry containers at the hospital waste terminal. The installation is designed to minimise manual handling and integrate with hospital logistics.

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Type: Automatic Waste and Laundry Vacuum Transfer System (AWLS)
• Function: Hygienic vacuum transport of sealed waste and laundry bags through pipe network to a central terminal
• Installation: Concealed pipework connecting ward inlet points to central waste/laundry terminal
• Collection: Dedicated waste or laundry containers at the terminal
• Operation: Low-noise, mostly concealed in daily hospital environment
• Operational benefits: Reduces pathogen spread; improves material flow; lowers staff handling time and operational costs; minimises intermediate storage
• Documentation: UniDrop fact sheet (PDF) available