DESCRIPTION: For drying, sterilizing and recooling of previously cleaned pharmaceutical containers such as antibiotic vials, vials for small volume parenterals, bottles for infusion solutions, ampoules, and cartridges. Bosch TLQ drying and depyrogenation tunnels feature unidirectional flow, process temperature progression curves, and significantly reduced sterilization times. They give the repeatable accuracy necessary for successful validation, qualification, and reliable production capacity. SECTORS OF USE: Depyrogenation tunnels are used in pharmaceutical filling lines to sterilize glass containers before they are aseptically filled. MAIN FEATURES: Besides the advantage of a continuous process, sterilizing tunnels offer protection against re-contamination of the glass containers. This tunnel uses forced hot air at temperatures up to 600 F (350 C°). Laminar air flow for temperature stability and uniform heat distribution. The tunnel is divided into 3 zones: infeed, drying and sterilizing and cooling zone. The cooling zone incorporates the vials discharge and the drive for the through-going conveyor belt, which connects the different tunnel zones. The unit is built entirely in stainless steel. The tunnel operates with low noise levels and is characterised by easy access to itsinterior for cleaning and maintenance. Year of construction: 1984 TECHNICAL DATA Length mm 3200 Width mm 1900 Height mm 3000 Weight kg 1500 PRODUCTION CHARACTERISTICS Max temperature 350 °C Air consumption m3/h 1440 Currently worked cartridge height 65 mm Max. container height 160 mm