The Exorcist: How Flexible Isolators Ban Danger for Plant, Product and Personnel

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Therefore, in each case, a risk assessment must be carried out as part of the design process or whenever there is change in the working conditions. A proper risk assessment is the basis for successful risk management and helps to evaluate which system is suitable for which process.

Additional Information

Flexible and Solid Containment Systems

Custom Developed Isolation

With the new Safeflex range, which is developed in collaboration with Lugaia Containment Solutions, Visp/Switzerland, Dec is offering custom containment solutions. The new films ensure hight tear resistance and provide safe protection against cross contamination. Each isolator is process-adjusted and has the following features:

High containment level up to 1 μg/m³

Suitable for weighing, filling and dispensing, sieving, milling/micronization, sampling, analyzing, and small reactor feeds

Ideal in R & D and small series

Incorporating the unique Safebalance System with the ability to weigh accurately inside the system with the balance outside the contaminated area

Double O-ring technology and RTP systems for docking

Continuous liner system

Safeseal liner closing system

As a manufacturer of both flexible and solid containment systems, Dec can objectively provide complete solutions for closed process applications.

Running Costs in Sight

All these factors must be balanced with a true cost estimate against the more traditional solid systems. When designing not only the initial cost may be critical but also the repeated expenses of consumables which can add up significantly and are often underestimated. ●

* The author is Marketing Director of Dec Group, Ecublens/Switzerland. Contact: Tel. +41-21694-2040

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