Custom Fabricated Storage Containment System for the Pharmaceutical Industry
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Design & Manufacturing of a Custom Storage Containment System
A pharmaceutical client was looking for an innovative solution to manage the storage of a controlled narcotic. They needed a system that would remove all manual operations from their tablet room. We designed and built this pill storage containment system, with the distinction of being the only robotic system of its kind in the nation. This fully contained system included features such as a Kuka robot, discharge and docking station, floor installed scales with loading guides and much more, all controlled with a highly developed interface.
The design process included the creation of 2D drawings for manufacturing approval and 3D drawings for operation verification - in all over 200 drawings were generated to insure fit and function. Manufactured primarily of 316L and 304-stainless steel, it featured ground welds, polished external surfaces, and mirror polished interior surfaces.
The first article was fully assembled and tested in our St. Louis plant before shipping to the customer's site. Our technicians provided full installation of the system, including shipping, rigging, leveling, and assembly of all of electro-mechanical systems, pneumatics, as well as the PLC interface.
For more information on this system see the table below or contact us directly.

Highlights of this Custom Fabricated Manufacturing Containment System
Product Description |
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This storage containment system is used to handle and contain a controlled narcotic. |
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Custom Fabrication Capabilities Applied/Processes |
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Design
- 2D Drawings for Approval and Manufacturing
- 3D Drawings to Demonstrate All Equipment in Action
- Over 200 Drawings Generated to Ensure Fitment and Robot Could Handle All the Equipment, Including 3 Different IBC
- Design Special IBC's
- Design Discharge Station
- To Hold 4 Bins at One Time
- Automated Valve Opening and Closing
Control System
- Interfacing and Provided Data From Our Equipment
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Manufacturing
- Shearing Material
- Polishing Material
- Forming All Pieces and Fabrication of Parts
- TIG Welding
Installation
- Rigging
- Shipping
- Level
- Assemble and Attach Equipment
- Pneumatics
- Electrical System
- Interface w/ PLC
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Equipment Used to Manufacture Part |
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Welders
Shear
Brake |
Rolls
Grinders
Polishers |
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Tightest Tolerances |
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.015" |
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Material Used |
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316L Stainless Steel
- Welds Ground Smooth
- Ribbon Polished
304 Stainless Steel |
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Max Material Finish |
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External Material Finish:
- Body Material.5µmRa
- Sheet Material: 240 Grit
- Support Structure: Polished to #4 Finish
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Internal Material Finish
- 320 Mirror Sheet
- All Welds to Be Free of Cracks, Pits, or Voids
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Components of System |
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Interface and Controls
Kuka Robot
Discharge Station
Floor Installed Scales w/ Loading Guides
Docking Station |
IRS Valves for Tablet Bins
Passive Split Butterfly Valve
Buck High Containment Valve
Transition Tube |
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Benefits/Features |
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Removed All operators from Tablet Room
Fully Contained the Product |
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In process testing/inspection performed |
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First Article Testing Performed in St. Louis Prior to Shipping
Full Assembly of Equipment in Warehouse for Testing |
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Industry for Use |
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Pharmaceutical |
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Volume |
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1 |
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Delivery/Turnaround Time |
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4 Months |
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Delivery Location |
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Hobart, New York |
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Standards Met |
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Customer supplied specifications
Bin In Compliance and Constructed to Current GMP Design |
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Product Name |
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Pill Storage Containment System |

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