Pharmaceutical Vacuum Conveyors
As the sole authorised distributor of piab vacuum conveying systems across Southern africa, P.A Cuthbert delivers advanced powder handling solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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Why Vacuum Conveying in Pharma?
Mistakes can compromise more than just quality in the pharmaceutical industry. Manual powder handling exposes operators to hazardous dust, while mechanical systems risk contamination and product loss.
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A Piab vacuum conveyor is designed to enhance efficiency, safety, and hygiene in your operations. Its pneumatic conveying system design ensures a smooth, reliable, and ergonomic material transfer process, making it the trusted choice for operators and technicians worldwide.
Here’s how a Piab vacuum conveyor supports pharmaceutical manufacturing:
- Maintains dust-free clean room environments
- Protects operators from harmful exposure
- Prevents cross-contamination of sensitive ingredients
- Delivers repeatable, validated processes for GMP compliance
Which Pharmaceutical Conveyor is Right for You?
piFLOW®p Premium Powder Handling
- Stainless steel, polished for pharma environments
- Wide capacity: 2–56 liters per cycle
- CIP/SIP options for validated cleaning
- Designed for APIs, excipients, and fine powders
Choose piFLOW®p if you need high-demand powder handling with full GMP compliance.
piFLOW®T
Gentle Tablet & Capsule Handling
- Gentle vacuum transfer prevents breakage
- Compact design with high throughput
- Perfect for tablets, capsules, nutraceuticals, and fragile blends
Choose piFLOW®t if your priority is preserving tablet and capsule integrity.
Looking For Conveying in The food industry?
While piFLOW®p and piFLOW®t are purpose-built for pharmaceutical manufacturing, Piab also offers vacuum conveyors for food and industrial applications:
Food – PIFLOW®F
piFLOW®f vacuum conveyor is ideal for food manufacturers needing clean, dust-free transfer of powders, spices, or ingredients. It handles different batch sizes with ease, helps you stay FDA compliant, and offers automation options to reduce manual handling.
Industrial – PIFLOW®I
piFLOW®i is a dependable solution for general industry and is also used in chemical processing. It delivers high throughput, handling up to 4 tons per hour, and its compact design integrates easily into existing lines.
Powered by COAX® Technology
Every Piab vacuum conveyor is powered by patented COAX® ejector technology — the most energy-efficient way to produce vacuum.
- Up to 3x more vacuum flow than conventional ejectors
- Faster cycle speeds, lower energy consumption
- Greater reliability with minimal maintenance
This closed-loop system ensures automation, hygiene, and repeatability.
Suction & Cycling
Vacuum draws powder or tablets into a sealed chamber
Filter Cleaning
Built-in shock filters automatically clean dust without interrupting throughput
Discharge & Reset
Material drops into storage or processing equipment, and the cycle restarts
Key Benefits for Pharma Manufacturers
Dust-Free Compliance
Protect clean room environments
Operator Safety
Minimise exposure risks
Regulatory Confidence
Built for FDA, EU, and GMP standards
Product Quality
Protects tablets and powders from breakage or contamination
Scalable
From R&D labs to large-scale production
Accessories & Integration
Enhance your pharmaceutical vacuum conveyor with:
- Sterile-grade filters, seals, and hoses
- Output receivers for tablet presses, blenders, or coating systems
- Validation-friendly documentation for GMP protocols
Proof-of-Concept Testing
Want to see results with your own materials? Pacco’s global Customer Experience Centers allow you to test piFLOW® conveyors before implementation — ensuring guaranteed performance for your powders, APIs, or tablets.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What’s the safest way to transfer powders in a cleanroom?
A Piab conveyor like the piFLOW®p provides dust-free transfer that complies with GMP and FDA standards.
How do I prevent tablet breakage during transfer?
The piFLOW®t is engineered specifically for fragile tablets, capsules, and nutraceuticals.
Can one system handle multiple ingredients?
Yes. With validated cleaning protocols (CIP/SIP options), you can safely switch between APIs and excipients
What’s different about buying through P.A. Cuthbert?
We are the sole authorised distributor for Piab in Africa. Other companies resell with inflated markups, hurting affordability and brand trust. Buying direct ensures fair pricing and certified support.
Get Pharma-Grade Reliability.
Work with Southern Africa’s only certified Piab distributor. Our experts will match a vacuum conveyor to your application and ensure compliance from day one