

In the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, maintaining the highest standards of hygiene is critical, especially for injectable products. An Automatic External Ampoule Washing Machine is a specialized pharmaceutical device engineered to clean the outer surface of cylindrical containers like ampoules and vials after the filling and sealing processes. This advanced equipment effectively removes contaminants such as dust, dirt, product residues, or spilled liquids, helping preserve sterility, product integrity, and regulatory compliance.
After filling and sealing, ampoules often carry external contaminants from the production environment or minor spills. These residues can compromise visual inspection, labeling, packaging, and overall product safety. An automatic external ampoule washer addresses this challenge by delivering thorough, consistent cleaning of the exterior surfaces, ensuring containers meet stringent quality requirements for pharmaceutical, biotech, and injectable applications.
This advanced ampoule external washing machine automates the entire process with sheer ease and includes 4 key stages of cleaning. The stages include cleaning with a washing medium such as recycled water, air wash, Demineralized Water/Water for Injection and final air wash. Known for its flexibility the machine allows the user to change the sequence according to his or her specific needs. This machine is profusely uses in the pharmaceutical and injectable industries.
The machine comprises wire mesh conveyor on which ‘to be cleaned’ ampoules are properly fed. These ampoules are then transported from the in-feed worm for the washing process. Now the ampoules are washed using a water jet and dried using an air jet. A set of spray nozzles is fitted on conveyor for water jet. Besides, a set of knife blocks are provisioned on each conveyor for air-jet. These knives are used for the purpose of spraying air. Once the washing and drying process is over, the ampoules are forwarded to the outfeed collection tray. Ampoule external washer is also facilitated with a special arrangement to ensure proper drying of each ampoule from the bottom side.
Input Specification | 1ml to 20ml ampoules |
Application | Decontamination, external washing and drying |
Operation mode | Continuous motion |
MOC | Contact Part SS 316L or Food Grade Material. Non contact parts SS 304 or MS cladded with SS 304 |
Output | Up to 50 ampoules/minute (Either On-line or with Tray Collection System) |
Required Line Pressure | 1.5 kgs. |
Dimensions | As per Layout |
Working height | 900 mm ± 50mm |
Power Supply | 0.75 H.P. |
Electric Characteristics | 440 volts, 3 phase, 50hertz, 4 Wire system with separate earthing |
Compressed Air supply | Filtered Air at 6. bar g. for instrumentation sterile filtered air (0.01um) at 4 bar g. (To be provided by Customer) |
* Power voltage can be adjusted as per customer’s domestic power voltage requirements.
* Rights of technical improvements & modification reserved.
* Illustrations & dimensions are shown for information purpose only.
The Automatic External Ampoule Washing Machine is a cGMP-compliant system designed to clean only the outer surface of filled and sealed glass ampoules. It removes dust, dirt, product residues, or spilled liquid from the exterior, ensuring a clean appearance, preventing contamination during labeling/packaging, and maintaining sterility for injectable products. It is typically installed after the filling and sealing machine (online) or used with a tray collection system.
The machine offers a production capacity of up to 50 ampoules per minute (online or with tray collection). It is suitable for 1ml to 20ml ampoules. The system uses a continuous motion wire mesh conveyor with adjustable speed via AC frequency drive, making it ideal for medium-scale pharmaceutical injectable lines.
Ampoules are fed onto a wire mesh conveyor via an infeed worm. They pass through 2 water washes using spray nozzles and 2 air washes using knife blocks for jet drying. A special arrangement ensures proper drying of the bottom side of each ampoule. The washing sequence (water + air) is flexible and can be adjusted as needed. After washing and drying, ampoules are discharged to an outfeed collection tray or directly to the next process. The entire operation is continuous and fully automatic.
All contact parts are made of AISI 316L Stainless Steel or food-grade materials, while non-contact parts use AISI 304 Stainless Steel. The machine is fully cGMP compliant with smooth finishes and an acrylic cabinet for clear visibility of the washing process. It features a PLC-based control panel with variable frequency drive. Optional features include 21 CFR Part 11 compliant HMI, password protection, printing facility, and IQ/OQ/DQ documentation.
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Yes — Adinath International Automatic External Ampoule Washing Machine complies to cGMP, MHRA, FDA and WHO-GMP standards, with optional CE marked equipments and 21 CFR Part 11 software compliance for the HMI/PLC. Machine contact parts having Stainless Steel 316L grade materials with validation documents having IQ, OQ, DQ validation protocols as optional. Organization is ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Manufacturing lead time is generally 7 to 14 weeks from order confirmation. Further it takes 2 to 8 weeks for international shipping depending upon destination. Order can be expediate sooner or later as per specific buying requirements. Destination specific certifications like US FDA, EU, ANVISA, SFDA. CE can add 3 to 6 weeks additionally.
Yes, Adinath International Automatic External Ampoule Washing Machine export this machine to more than 48 countries of this world including America, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, CIS and Australia sub continents. Please visit our clientele page for complete list of our customers worldwide. Located at Ahmedabad, India having world class infrastructure.
Service of skilled engineers and technicians provided for technical support of supplied equipments. Installations, commissioning, training and IQ, OQ, DQ validations performed by qualified engineers. Remote support through video call, phone, email and other modes provided for international installations. Spare parts of Automatic External Ampoule Washing Machine stocked at our premises in Ahmedabad and shipped immediately after ordering. Standard 12 months manufacturing warranty included with supplied equipment.
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