Automatic Rotary Ampoule Washing Machine Manufacturer & Supplier In Great Britain

In sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing, ampoule washing is a critical upstream operation that directly affects product safety, inspection accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards. An Automatic Rotary Ampoule Washing Machine is designed to deliver consistent internal and external cleaning of ampoules in a continuous, controlled process.

This type of rotary washing system is widely adopted by injectable formulation plants operating within Great Britain’s established pharmaceutical manufacturing regions, including the Cambridge–Oxford life sciences corridor, production facilities in the Midlands, and large-scale sterile units supporting export markets from Northern England. Developed by Technogen Enterprise, the machine is engineered for reliability, hygiene, and long-term operation.

What Is an Automatic Rotary Ampoule Washing Machine?

An Automatic Rotary Ampoule Washing Machine is a fully automatic, continuous-motion system used to clean both the internal and external surfaces of glass ampoules. The machine grips each ampoule securely at the neck, inverts it during washing, and releases it in an upright position after completion of all washing and drying stages.

This rotary configuration ensures uniform exposure to washing media, consistent cleaning results, and high throughput—making it ideal for pharmaceutical and injectable formulation plants.

Working Principle (Step-by-Step)

1. Infeed and Orientation
   Ampoules are fed into the machine via an infeed turntable and aligned for entry into the rotary washing section.

2. Neck Gripping and Inversion
   A precision gripper system holds each ampoule by the neck and inverts it to allow effective internal washing.

3. Internal Washing Stages
   The ampoules pass through multiple internal washing cycles using:

   • Recycled water

   • Purified water

   • WFI (Water for Injection)
     Each wash is followed by sterile compressed air.

4. External Washing
   External surfaces are cleaned using one water wash and one air wash.

5. Drying and Discharge
   After washing, ampoules are dried and released vertically onto the outfeed star wheel for transfer to downstream equipment.

The entire washing process remains visible through the machine enclosure, allowing operator monitoring.

Key Features

• CGMP-compliant machine design

• Continuous rotary washing motion

• Fully visible washing process

• Infeed turntable for smooth ampoule feeding

• Worm gearbox and motor for main drive

• Servo-driven or mechanical cam-type dive-in washing nozzles

• Recycled water heater with temperature controller

• Multiple water washing stages followed by sterile compressed air

• Filtration systems for purified water, WFI, recycled water, and air

• Pressure transmitters for air and water with interlock protection

• Temperature transmitter for recycled water with interlock

• Aseptic diaphragm valves for air and water media

• Critical contact parts manufactured from AISI 316L

• SS 316 piping with orbital welding and electro-polishing

• Vapour exhaust system with blower (ducting in customer scope)

• Optional automatic drain facility at end of batch

• Polycarbonate covers over washing station and outfeed

• PLC with touchscreen HMI for operation and monitoring

Technical Specifications

Applications & Industries

The Automatic Rotary Ampoule Washing Machine is widely used in:

• Injectable pharmaceutical formulation plants

• Sterile manufacturing facilities

• Ampoule filling and sealing lines

• Contract manufacturing organisations (CMOs)

It is particularly suited for pharmaceutical operations supplying domestic and export markets from UK manufacturing hubs such as the Midlands, North West England, and the South-East life sciences region.

Advantages & Buyer Benefits

• Consistent internal and external ampoule cleaning

• Continuous operation for high-volume production

• Reduced manual handling and contamination risk

• Stable, repeatable washing performance

• Seamless integration with inspection and sterilisation tunnels

• Designed for long production runs with minimal downtime

Why Choose Technogen Enterprise

Technogen Enterprise delivers ampoule washing solutions engineered for regulated pharmaceutical environments:

• Proven expertise in injectable processing equipment

• High-grade stainless-steel construction

• Export-quality automation and control systems

• Configurable designs based on output and compliance needs

• Trusted by pharmaceutical manufacturers operating across Great Britain’s key industrial and life sciences clusters

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can the machine wash both internal and external ampoule surfaces?
Yes, it performs multiple internal water and air washes along with external washing.

2. Is WFI washing supported?
Yes, WFI washing is included as part of the internal wash sequence.

3. What ampoule sizes can be handled?
Ampoules from 2 ml to 100 ml can be processed.

4. Is the machine suitable for continuous operation?
Yes, it is designed for continuous rotary motion and long production runs.

5. Can this machine be integrated with downstream equipment?
Yes, it can be connected to inspection machines or sterilisation tunnels.