Piab Tablet - piFLOWt Vacuum Conveyor
Revolutionize Fragile Material Handling with the PIAB Tablet PiFlow® T Vacuum Conveyor
For industries where product integrity is paramount, the Piab Tablet piFLOW® T Vacuum Conveyor emerges as the gold standard. Engineered for pharmaceutical, food, and nutraceutical applications, this premium conveyor system excels in the gentle transfer of delicate materials like tablets, capsules, coffee, granules, and other fragile products. When high throughput is critical and space is limited, the piFLOW® T provides an unmatched conveying solution.
Built with a robust Stainless Steel (ASTM 316L) body, the piFLOW® T adheres to the stringent hygienic standards of the FDA and is ATEX Dust certified. Furthermore, the piFLOW®p and piFLOW®t models boast ATEX Gas certification, ensuring safe operation in demanding environments. Typical applications include the seamless transfer of tablets and capsules, making it ideal for pharmaceutical manufacturing and food processing facilities where hygiene and space optimization are key.
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Why Choose R-CAP Process Equipment?
At R-CAP Process Equipment, we provide top-tier industrial process solutions designed to optimize your liquid and dry processing operations. From Admix high shear mixers to Piab vacuum conveyors and integrated process systems, our range of products ensures maximum efficiency, reliability, and precision.
Key Features & Benefits of the Piab Tablet piFLOW® T
- piGENTLE® Technology for Fragile Product Handling: The unique piGENTLE® functionality guarantees a smooth, stable, and damage-free product flow. This innovative technology is at the heart of the piFLOW® T, ensuring the integrity of your most delicate materials.
- COAX® Technology for Energy Efficiency: Incorporating COAX® Technology, the piFLOW® T vacuum pump operates with exceptional energy efficiency. This proprietary technology minimizes compressed air consumption while maximizing vacuum performance.
- FDA and EC Compliance: Materials in contact with conveyed products are fully compliant with FDA, EC No. 1935/2004, and EC No. 10/2011 regulations. This ensures the highest levels of safety and hygiene for sensitive applications.
- ATEX Certified for Dust and Gas: The piFLOW® T is certified for both ATEX Dust and Gas environments, providing peace of mind and reliable operation in potentially hazardous areas.
- Premium Stainless Steel Construction: Manufactured with ASTM 316L stainless steel, the conveyor is acid-resistant and mechanically polished, ensuring durability, longevity, and ease of cleaning. Designed according to USDA guidelines, it meets the highest sanitary standards.
- Enhanced Hygiene and Easy Maintenance: The hygienic design simplifies maintenance and cleaning procedures, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity. Automatic filter cleaning is included, and antistatic filters and seals are available for added safety.
- Deduster Functionality: Optional deduster function with a pre-separator solution further enhances product quality and minimizes dust contamination.
- Simple Installation and Operation: Designed for smooth installation and ease of use, the piFLOW® T integrates seamlessly into existing production lines.
- Compact Footprint, High Throughput: Achieve high throughput performance even in facilities with limited space. The piFLOW® T’s compact design maximizes valuable floor space.
- Improved Working Environment: The contained, negative pressure conveying principle minimizes cross-contamination risks, promotes dust-free operation, and contributes to a cleaner, safer working environment.
- Market-Leading 5-Year Warranty: Piab’s commitment to quality and reliability is underscored by a market-leading 5-year product warranty on the piFLOW® T vacuum conveyor.
Applications Across Industries
Pharmaceutical Applications
Ideal for feeding to and from tablet presses, ensuring gentle handling of delicate pharmaceutical products throughout the manufacturing process.
Food & Beverage Applications
Safely and hygienically transfer food products, including feeding to and from tablet presses in nutraceutical applications, and handling delicate ingredients.
Powder, Tablet, and Capsule Packaging Applications
Automate the transfer of powders, tablets, and capsules to packaging machines with minimal product damage.
Pet Food Applications
Efficiently and gently feed pet food to packaging machines, maintaining product integrity and reducing waste.
Automate Fragile Tablet and Capsule Transfer for Enhanced Productivity
Your Challenge: Automating the transfer of tablets, capsules, and other fragile products without damage while boosting plant productivity and achieving a strong return on investment.
Our Solution: The piFLOW® T with piGENTLE™ Technology
The piFLOW® T, featuring piGENTLE™, automatically conveys tablets and capsules without breakage or chipping. Controlled low and constant speed, guided entry, and the elimination of sharp edges are key to its success. This ensures exceptionally careful handling, minimizing waste from damaged products and positively impacting your return on investment through automation of previously manual processes.
Process Optimization with Safe and Gentle Transfer:
Eliminate inefficient standard equipment and strenuous manual handling. The piFLOW® T safely transfers tablets between processing units like coating drums and blister packaging lines, completely avoiding damage risks.
Tangential Entry for Product Integrity:
A guiding flap valve facilitates tangential entry into the inlet module, ensuring a smooth transition for fragile products entering the conveyor and pipeline.
The Core Innovation: piGENTLE™ Technology
At the heart of the piFLOW® T lies the patented piGENTLE™ technology. This proprietary system maintains a gentle tablet flow by intelligently regulating the vacuum pump’s feed pressure. By sensing the vacuum level, piGENTLE™ ensures that fragile products are handled with utmost care. The low start pressure enables gentle pick-up at low speed, and as the pipeline fills, the vacuum level increases, and feed pressure is regulated between 2 and 6 bar to maintain optimal conveying conditions.
