PharmaDrum™ - GMP correct Processing Grade Drums, Pharmatech has developed a range of high quality drums and accessories that are ideal for use as processing containers within GMP environments.

The PharmaDrum™ System

The Pharmatech range of high quality drums and accessories are ideal for use as processing containers within GMP environments.

Range of sizes up to 500 litres
316L stainless steel contact parts
Easy clean design
Simple but robust clamp mechanism
BSE/TSE free certification
Silicone seal (FDA 177.2600)
Available with our GMP swage design
Easy clean GMP rim design
Special materials of construction available on request

The requirements of a GMP correct processing container are much greater than the requirements of a basic transport container – hence the need for PharmaDrums™.

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Features

PharmaDrum™ – more than just a transport drum

Drum Based Processing Systems

Why Choose a Drum Based Processing System?
PharmaDrums™ make an ideal low cost processing container for batches up to 500 litres. Typically the cost of a PharmaDrum™ will be approximately 25% of the equivalent IBC cost.

Pharmatech has supplied innovative drum processing systems to pharmaceutical companies around the world, we have supplied all types from small R&D companies right through to the major multi-nationals. Please contact us for a reference list.

Drum with Cone Attachment

The modern approach to batch processing

Features of a PharmaDrum™

Each PharmaDrum™ is packed full of features that make it easy to use and easy to look after.

Fully Welded Construction
	PharmaDrums™ have a fully welded, crevice-free interior, this helps to prevent cross contamination and facilitates thorough cleaning.

Heavy Gauge Stainless Steel
	PharmaDrums™ are manufactured from heavy gauge stainless steel to build in strength and provide a long life. 316L stainless steel is used as standard for maximum corrosion protection.

Drum Diagram

GMP correct Top Rim

PharmaDrums™ are available with either a solid top rim or a rolled top rim. For GMP Correct applications we recommend a solid top rim.

The advantage of the solid rim is that the under side of the rim is smooth and crevice free. This means that there are no traps for product or biological contamination. Where a crevice under the rim is not an issue a rolled rim is available at lower cost. A solid rim is also stronger than a rolled rim.

Self Emptying Swages

PharmaDrums™ are manufactured from heavy gauge stainless steel and so do not require swages to give them additional rigidity. Swages are recommended if the drum is to be mechanically handled.

PharmaDrums™ have asymmetric swages that are designed to shed product when inverted (poorly designed round swages are well known to hold product).

The method of emptying the drum will determine the orientation of the swages.

Easy Clean Base

PharmaDrums™ are manufactured with a carefully contoured base to provide maximum strength, be easily cleanable and ensure stability under all load conditions.

‘O’ Ring Seals

Standard ‘O’ Ring seals are manufactured from white, virgin silicone rubber (to FDA/CFR standard 177.2600).

For more demanding applications ‘O’ rings are available manufactured from the following polymers:
– PTFE coated silicone
– Viton
– EPDM
– Fluorosilicone

PharmaDrum™ – Product Contact Parts

316L stainless steel

Silicone rubber (FDA/CFR) acceptable grade

Non-Product Contact Parts

304 stainless steel (clampband)

Standard Finish

Internal – 1.0µm Ra (240 grit) welds ground and polished

External – 1.0µm Ra (240 grit) welds left as laid, crevice free and blended in

Other finishes available on request

Documentation

Certificate of Conformity (free of charge)

Material Certificates (extra cost option)

Other documentation is available at extra cost

GMP Marking

Lids and bodies to be etched with a unique identification number

Customer specific information can also be etched – ask for details

Chart

	25	50	100 Standard	100 Squat	150	200	300	400	500
Nominal Volume (litres):	25	50	100	100	150	200	300	400	500
Brimfull Volume (litres):	28	54	107	108	160	216	320	430	530
Internal Diameter (mm) A:	305	400	457	560	560	560	647	750	750
Max. Overall Diameter (mm) B:	365	460	520	630	630	630	750	820	820
Drum Body Height (mm) C:	400	440	670	450	660	895	980	980	1210
Max Overall Height (mm) D:	410	450	680	460	670	905	990	990	1220
Metal Thickness (mm):	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.5	1.5	1.5
Total Weight* (Kg):	6	8	13	13	17	21	28	39	47
* Total weight includes drum body, lid, clampband & ‘O’ ring

Intermediate volumes available based on standard diameters – contact Pharmatech for details

Top Hats

A Top Hat allows a drum to be filled to the top as it provides the extra space required for efficient blending.

The Top Hat usually has 50% of the volume of the drum.

Top Hats clamp to the drum in place of the drum lid. For extra security Pharmatech have developed a heavy duty clamp band – this is able to withstand the increased forces encountered when blending with a Top Hat.

Top Hats are available to suit all sizes of PharmaDrums™.

200L drum fitted with a 100L Top Hat

Heavy Duty Clampbands

The Standard Clampband is designed primarily to retain the lid during storage and transportation. Security locking is achieved by using plastic ties.

The Heavy Duty Clampband is specially designed to handle the increased forces that are experienced when blending with a drum and top hat.

Heavy Duty Clampbands are available for 560mm, 647mm and 750mm diameter drums only.

Clampbands

Cones

Suitable for use with PharmaDrums™

Range of sizes available

Symmetrical and Asymmetrical designs available

Clamps in place of the drum lid

316L stainless steel construction

Internal finish: 1.0µm Ra (240 grit), welds ground and polished

External finish: 1.0µm Ra (240 grit), welds ground and polished

‘O’ Ring Seal – FDA/CFR acceptable silicone rubber

Range of sizes available

Drum Washing

A great advantage of using PharmaDrums™ is that they are easy to clean between batches. Pharmatech offer a complete range of washing systems. These systems are individually tailored to meet the requirements of the customer.

Internal and external

Suitable for GMP

Custom built according

Validatable washing

Drum dryers