Perfect handling makes a decisive contribution to optimising your production processes : Whenever raw materials have to be supplied, products transported, securely sealed or stored, a wide variety of containers and lifting systems are used. L.B. Bohle has developed a variety of optimised handling solutions for the sensitive handling of pharmaceutical products. Our wide range of (customised) solutions for storage or transport enables individual process steps to be optimally coordinated or interlinked.
L.B. Bohle offers you a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art machines and systems for your tablet production. Individually tailored to your requirements, our machines optimise your production processes and ensure optimum quality. Our machine finder will guide you quickly and easily to the optimum solution for your processes.
With L.B. Bohle, you can achieve the highest production efficiency and maximum product quality.
Containers and IBCs
Containers or intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) enable the closed and hygienic handling of powders, granulates, pellets and tablets. Containers are used for filling and emptying mixers, granulators, Tableting or Tablet Coaters, transferring batches to other containers or machines and for safe storage and transport .
Lifting columns and Docking Stations
Mobile or stationary lifting columns or lifting systems are used for the ergonomic and safe positioning of containers, drums or other process vessels. They support operators, especially during manual work steps.
Docking stations or docking technologies enable a safe connection between containers and process machines. This prevents dust escaping or even product loss.
Conveyor systems
Vacuum-supported or compressed air-operated conveyor systems are used to transport powders over longer distances, even between floors. They ensure a gentle and loss-free material flow. Vacuum conveyors are used to transport powders between floors or spatially separated production areas and for the automated feeding of mixers, granulation systems or Tablet Coaters.
In order to meet the high standards of pharmaceutical production, handling systems must fulfil technical and regulatory requirements. Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is mandatory in the pharmaceutical industry. Handling systems must be designed in such a way that processes are reproducible, validatable and can be fully documented. This is the only way to guarantee consistent product quality.
A central objective of pharmaceutical handling systems is the contamination-free flow of materials. This is achieved through closed systems and compliance with hygienic design, among other things.
Security
The focus is also on protecting the operating personnel. Especially with highly potent or toxic substances, it is crucial that handling systems enable safe operation. Ergonomic lifting and hoisting systems, automatic filling solutions and containment technologies help to minimise risks. ATEX-certified components for potentially explosive atmospheres are also often required.
Flexibility
Flexibility is becoming increasingly important for handling systems. They must be able to be used flexibly for different pack sizes, production setups and products.
Automation
The topic of automation is becoming increasingly important in the pharmaceutical industry. Handling systems should be connected to the control system and integrated into digital process control systems (e.g. MES). This enables continuous batch tracking, optimised process control and reduced susceptibility to errors.
Cleaning-in-place (CIP) or washing-in-place (WIP)
Handling systems should be designed for cleaning-in-place(CIP) or washing-in-place(WIP). In addition, good accessibility to components that come into contact with the product and tool-free disassembly are important requirements for maintenance and cleaning.
Handling systems are used at all stages of production, from the receipt of raw materials to packaging. They are used in the filling of machines, the transport of powders and storage . The use of handling systems begins with the receipt of goods. They ensure the structured receipt, inspection and storage of active ingredients and excipients. The materials are transported in suitable containers, bins or drums and prepared for further processing.
A key area of application is the metered feeding of process machines such as mixers, granulators or Tablet Coaters. Here, handling systems enable precise, dust-free material feeding and make a significant contribution to Process Safety. Controlled emptying into downstream production stages is also reliably automated.
Materials often need to be transferred or forwarded between different production processes. Handling systems perform this task by means of lifting columns, vacuum conveying or automated docking systems. This ensures a closed, hygienic product transfer in a vertical or horizontal line. Handling systems also play an important role in the packaging process . They provide tablets, capsules or powder (automatically) and feed them to filling or packaging systems. Digital track-and-trace systems enable seamless monitoring and traceability.
For the pharmaceutical industry, L.B. Bohle offers flexible, economical and resource-saving technology solutions for product handling that optimise the production process. The product programme includes systems that enable a wide range of options and product extensions to ensure an efficient and sustainable mixing process.
