Materials Handling Archives

The S3 team are highly experienced in materials handling solutions. Over the years we have helped design materials handling systems and process flows all over the world, for large and small facilities, global and local pharmaceutical companies. We have supplied systems for high containment for potent drug manufacturing through to standard systems for excipient handling.

Materials handling solutions delivered by S3 Process including post hoists, valves, containers and other handling options. Contact S3 to discuss how our technologies can effectively solve your process demands.

BUCK® AC Valve

The BUCK® AC Valve from GEA brings solvent-resistant functionality to a range of powder transfer applications in multiple industries. Extending its portfolio of split butterfly valves for contained powder processing, the new BUCK® AC Valve from GEA builds on the functionality and performance of the tried-and-tested MC split butterfly valve. Designed using exactly the same […]

Hicoflex® Disposable Containment Technology

Flexible disposable bags provide a number of benefits over solid containers for handling small quantities of material in a production or R&D facility. Benefits include: Lightweight and easy for a single operator to handle. Flexibility to allow sticky poor flowing materials to be manipulated out of the bag. Disposable with no cleaning requirements, reducing associated […]

PuroVaso® Plastic Pharma Containers

The PuroVaso® pharma container has been meticulously developed using our experience of powder handling and our knowledge of the challenges facing small handling solutions. From 1 litre to 50 litre with five further sizes in-between, PuroVaso® offers the largest range of plastic container sizes available. No need to compromise on the container size, just select […]

IBC Post Hoists

Safety is a critical aspect of any lifting equipment; the GEA Post Hoist has been designed with absolute operator safety in mind. The hoists use a robust rack and pinion lifting mechanism rated at four times the working load of the hoist, thus eliminating the risk associated with chain breakages. The lifting drive is an […]

PuroLid™

The PuroLid™ is one of the intelligent accessories that assists with the ergonomic handling of powders and tablets. Simple and easy container handling! The PuroLid™ has been developed to provide both a method of sealing the PuroVaso® container and to allow the PuroVaso container to be easily carried through the facility. Precision machined with a […]

PuroValve™

Manufactured from FDA conforming engineering plastic materials for a lightweight valve solution. The PuroValve™ perfectly compliments the lightweight ergonomic handling solutions from PuroVaso®. The valve’s components are precision machined from FDA conforming, high-performance, engineering plastics. Weighing only 500g, the PuroValve has quick release features which allow the complete valve to be disassembled (without tools) in minutes […]

PuroGrab™

The PuroGrab™ is an intelligently designed solution for clamping the PuroVaso® range of plastic pharma containers. Both manual and mechanical handling considerations have been thoughtfully designed into a single handling solution for the PuroVaso® pharma container. The PuroGrab™ has been designed to allow effortless handling of the PuroVaso® containers by allowing the container to be […]

BUCK® Modular Containment (MC) Split Butterfly Valves

GEA Buck® MC Valve – Modular Split Butterfly Valve for Flexible Powder Handling The GEA Buck® MC Valve is a modular split butterfly valve, designed to protect both people and products when charging and discharging highly potent APIs. This valve combines flexibility with superior performance, ensuring safe and precise transfer of powders and granules making […]

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