Glass Vial Washer

Q: What are the available models and their production capacities?

The machine is available in two standard models: AVRW 120 : Up to 100 vials per minute AVRW 240 : Up to 200 vials per minute These models are suitable for medium to high-volume sterile injectable production lines.

Q: How many washing cycles does the Glass Vial Washer perform?

It performs 6 standard washing cycles with independent circuits to prevent cross-contamination: Recycled Water (WFI) Compressed Air DM Water / Purified Water Compressed Air Fresh Water for Injection (WFI) Compressed Air Washing cycles can be customized as per specific customer requirements. Vials are washed internally and externally using multi-jet sprayers.

Q: What are the key features and construction of the Glass Vial Washer?

All product contact parts are made from AISI SS 316L stainless steel. Robust structure in SS 304, with HDPE vial pockets, wire-woven infeed belt, and indexing motion for precise cleaning. Features include PLC with HMI and printing facility, variable frequency drives, a special clutch for safety, no glass-to-glass contact, low water/air consumption, and easy integration with sterilizing tunnels and filling lines. Optional accessories: Third tank & pump, safety cabinet, and siliconization.

Description

Glass Vial Washer is a specialized pharmaceutical machine designed to clean and decontaminate small cylindrical glass containers (vials) used for storing injectable liquids, vaccines, or other sterile products. Vial Washer ensure the removal of particulates, residues, and contaminants from the interior and exterior surfaces of vials. They are essential in pharmaceutical, biotech, and injectable drug production lines to prevent cross-contamination and ensure product safety.

Remove dust, fibers, glass particles, and other contaminants.

Prepare vials for downstream processes like depyrogenation (in a sterilizing tunnel) and filling.

Minimize contamination risks in sterile injectable manufacturing.

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Salient Features of Glass Vial Washer

Provides production output up to 120 vials per minute.
All contact parts made from high quality stainless steel AISI SS 316L.
SS Tanks & trays made from SS 316L by argon welded with round corner.
SS filter housing made from SS 316L.
Special Pocket system ensures easy and trouble free washing of vials from outer and inner side.
User friendly machine, even semi skilled operator can operate the machine very easily.
Pumps with tank (60 litres each) 2 nos.
A Special clutch device is incorporated for Stoppage of Machine in the event; vial is over turned or over diameter.
Machine is totally robust and withstands continues operation for long working hours without any trouble.
No Change parts are required.

Machine structure & other parts made from AISI SS 304.
SS pump made from SS 316L with mechanical seal Monoblock pump.
All Nozzles made from SS 316L.
In feed Wire Woven Belt for feeding of Vials.
Indexing motion makes easier for syringes to move inside vial, when it is in stationery motion.
Washing cycles can be adjusted as per customer requirement.
Variable A.C. Frequency drive for Main drive and conveyor.
HDPE material Vial pockets.
Machine is equipped with PLC system & printing facility with passwords.
Third Tank & pump can be fitted (optional).

Working Principle of Glass Vial Washer

Vials pushed from in feed tray and then move on wire woven conveyor belt, which align the vial in correct position, to enter in to the carrier pocket with help of oscillating guide rails. Oscillating arm deliver the vial inside pocket in mouth down position over spraying nozzles. Multijet sprayers fixed at the top cause the total external and internal surface to be washed. To avoid any possible cross contamination between two different waters, each washing station is provided with an independent circuit. Carrier pocket is moving with indexing motion. When the baskets have completed their motion the needles are lifted. They penetrate the vials, spraying jets of water or compressed air then return down. The baskets movement then advances by one station. Each station of vials passes through the washing cycles selected. The duly washed vials then delivered to the out feed tray with neck opening upward and then automatically re ordered to sterilizing tunnel with back pressure.

Technical Specification of Glass Vial Washer

Model	AVRW 120	AVRW 240
Production Output	Up to 100 per minute	Up to 200 per minute
Vial Sizes	2ml to 100ml	2ml to 100ml
Type of Vials	Glass & Plastic Vials	Glass & Plastic Vials
Power Load	4 H.P.	5.5 H.P.
Power Voltage	440 Volts, 3 Phase 50 Hertz, 4 wire system	440 Volts, 3 Phase 50 Hertz, 4 wire system.
Optional Accessories	Programmable Logic Control (System) with HMI Safety Cabinet with doors	Programmable Logic Control (System) with HMI Safety Cabinet with doors
Utility	Air – 20 CFM Water – 200 to 500 liters per hour depend upon ampoule size.	Air – 20 CFM Water – 200 to 500 liters per hour depend upon ampoule size.
Water Tank & Pump	3 nos. each with 25 liters Capacity & Centrifugal pump	3 nos. each with 25 liters Capacity & Centrifugal pump
Overall Dimension:	2050mm (L) X 2000mm (W) X 1210mm (H) approx.	2450mm (L) X 2000mm (W) X 1300mm (H) approx.
Net Weight	700 kgs. approx.	900 kgs. approx.
Gross Weight	1000 kgs. approx.	1300 kgs. approx.

* 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.

Types of Vial Washing Machine

Automatic Vial Washing Machine

Rotary Vial Washing Machine

Multijet Vial Washing Machine

Linear Vial Washing Machine

Automatic External Vial Washing Machine

High Speed Vial Washing Machine

Applications of Vial Washing Machine

Key Features of Glass Vial Washer

Washing Process: Vials are typically inverted or transported through stations where high-pressure jets of purified water, detergents, or sterile air flush the interiors and exteriors. Multi-stage cycles often include pre-washing, soaking, detergent jetting, rinsing, and drying with filtered air or steam. Nozzles penetrate the vial necks without contact to avoid recontamination.

Construction: Made from stainless steel for corrosion resistance, with optional acrylic doors, PLC/HMI controls for automation, and safety features like pneumatic components and coded access for wash cycles.

Media Used: Supports water for injection (WFI), sterile air, steam, or recycled rinses to minimize consumption while achieving thorough decontamination.

Washing Cycle of Glass Vial Washer

1^st wash	Recycled Water (WFI)
2^nd wash	Compressed Air
3^rd wash	DM Water
4^th wash	Compressed Air
5^th wash	Water for Injection (WFI)
6^th wash	Compressed Air

FAQ for Glass Vial Washer

What is a Glass Vial Washer and what is its purpose?

A Glass Vial Washer is a specialized pharmaceutical machine designed to clean and decontaminate glass (and plastic) vials used for injectable liquids, vaccines, and sterile products. It removes dust, fibers, glass particles, residues, and contaminants from both internal and external surfaces. This prepares vials for downstream processes like depyrogenation in a sterilizing tunnel and filling, while minimizing contamination risks in sterile manufacturing environments.

What are the available models and their production capacities?

The machine is available in two standard models:

AVRW 120: Up to 100 vials per minute
AVRW 240: Up to 200 vials per minute

These models are suitable for medium to high-volume sterile injectable production lines.

What vial sizes can the Glass Vial Washer handle?

It can process 2 ml to 100 ml glass and plastic vials. The machine features a special pocket system that allows flexible handling of different sizes without any change parts, enabling quick and easy format changeovers with minimal downtime.

How many washing cycles does the Glass Vial Washer perform?

It performs 6 standard washing cycles with independent circuits to prevent cross-contamination:

Recycled Water (WFI)
Compressed Air
DM Water / Purified Water
Compressed Air
Fresh Water for Injection (WFI)
Compressed Air

Washing cycles can be customized as per specific customer requirements. Vials are washed internally and externally using multi-jet sprayers.

What are the key features and construction of the Glass Vial Washer?

All product contact parts are made from AISI SS 316L stainless steel.
Robust structure in SS 304, with HDPE vial pockets, wire-woven infeed belt, and indexing motion for precise cleaning.
Features include PLC with HMI and printing facility, variable frequency drives, a special clutch for safety, no glass-to-glass contact, low water/air consumption, and easy integration with sterilizing tunnels and filling lines.
Optional accessories: Third tank & pump, safety cabinet, and siliconization.

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