1–20 mL Ampoule Range
The rotary gripper arrangement handles approved glass-ampoule configurations across the specified range.
For approved 1–20 mL glass ampoules, with separate 120, 150, 240 and 320 APM models. Mesh-conveyor infeed connects to a six-stage internal and two-stage external wash cycle.
For a quote, share every ampoule size, required ampoules per minute, wash-cycle requirements and installation location. Samples or drawings help confirm the infeed and gripper format parts. We supply within India only and respond within 1 day.

Machine overview
H M Pharma Machines manufactures the Rotary Gripper Ampoule Washing Machine in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is configured for glass ampoules from 1–20 mL.
Ampoules are transferred from the mesh conveyor through the feed worm and infeed star wheel before entering the rotary gripper washing machine. The machine is available in 120 APM, 150 APM, 240 APM and 320 APM models; APM means ampoules per minute.
The process arrangement includes six internal stages in the sequence RC water, air, PW, air, WFI and air. Two external stages apply RC water followed by air. Separate process tanks can serve RC water, PW and WFI; tank capacities, pump scope, level controls, pressure monitoring and interlocks are finalized in the approved order.
Machine running video
Review the reference machine demonstration, then discuss your container format and required output.
Select Play to load the video. This demonstration shows a reference configuration; final format parts, output, utilities, controls and guarding follow the approved project scope.
Data-saving video (approx. 27.9 MB). Open the video file directly. Original video (approx. 98.8 MB).
Available models
Choose the model according to the required ampoules-per-minute output and approved 1–20 mL ampoule configuration.
Why this machine
The rotary gripper arrangement handles approved glass-ampoule configurations across the specified range.
Select 120, 150, 240 or 320 APM according to the required production output.
Ampoules transfer through the feed worm and infeed star wheel before entering the machine.
Six internal and two external stages use RC water, PW, WFI and air.
Separate process tanks can serve RC water, PW and WFI; capacities and materials are finalized in the approved order.
Monitoring and interlock functions are finalized in the approved control specification.
Ampoule infeed sequence
The ampoule infeed system provides a defined transfer path from bulk loading to the rotary gripper washing section.
Ampoules are loaded and carried forward on the mesh conveyor.
The feed worm spaces and transfers ampoules from the mesh conveyor.
The infeed star wheel receives the spaced ampoules and transfers them toward the machine.
Ampoules enter the rotary gripper washing machine for the defined wash cycle.
Published reference wash cycle
Each gripped ampoule passes through the following six internal water and air stages.
Recirculated water provides the first internal wash.
An air stage follows the RC water wash.
Purified Water provides the next internal wash.
An air stage follows the PW wash.
Water for Injection provides the final water stage.
The final air stage completes the internal cycle.
Terminology: RC means recirculated water, PW means Purified Water and WFI means Water for Injection.
External washing sequence: two stages are provided for the ampoule outer surface.
RC water is applied to the ampoule outer surface.
An air stage follows the external RC water wash.
Technical details
| Suitable For | Glass ampoules only |
|---|---|
| Output Unit | APM — ampoules per minute |
| Infeed Handling | Mesh conveyor → feed worm → infeed star wheel → machine |
| Internal Stages | 6 |
| Internal Sequence | RC water → air → PW → air → WFI → air |
| External Stages | 2 |
| External Sequence | RC water → air |
| Process Tanks | Separate process tanks; quantity, capacity and material per approved order |
|---|---|
| Tank Services | RC water, PW and WFI |
| Process Pumps | Defined in the approved order |
| Tank Level Control | Defined in the approved control specification |
| HMI Pressure Display | Monitoring points defined in the approved control specification |
| Safety Interlocks | Defined in the approved control specification |
| Automation Standard | Delta PLC, 7-inch Delta HMI, Delta drive/VFD and Delta servo |
| Compressed Air | 6 bar |
| Documents | May be included as defined in the approved order |
| Model / Series | Published reference. HMRGAWM-120 / HMRGAWM-150 / HMRGAWM-240 / HMRGAWM-320. |
|---|---|
| Output / Throughput | Published reference. 120 / 150 / 240 / 320 ampoules per minute (APM), matched to the selected model. |
| Accuracy / Acceptance Criterion | Not applicable. This is not a dosing or label-placement function; acceptance is based on stable container handling, the approved wash sequence and the FAT protocol. |
| Electrical Power | Published reference. 440 V AC, three-phase, 50 Hz; connected load 6 HP. |
| Utilities | Published reference. Compressed air at 6 bar; RC-water, PW and WFI process tanks and pumps are sized in the approved order. |
| Overall Dimensions (L × W × H) | Overall dimensions are model- and configuration-specific. Final L × W × H is confirmed in the customer-approved GA drawing based on capacity, output, process requirements and site layout before order execution. |
| Net / Shipping Weight | Published reference. Approximately 1200 kg net. |
| Capacity / Format Range | Published reference. Approved 1–20 mL glass ampoules; process-tank quantity and capacity are confirmed in the approved order. |
| Warranty | Published reference. 1 year; commencement, coverage and exclusions are defined in the approved order. |
| Installation / Commissioning Scope | Published reference. Installation and commissioning are available; the exact included work and customer responsibilities are defined in the approved order. |
The 1–20 mL ampoule range, final model selection, utilities and performance are confirmed against the approved glass-ampoule sample, drawing and washing process.
Water consumption varies with the selected machine model, operating speed, ampoule size and approved washing cycle. The project-specific requirement is confirmed for the selected configuration and agreed operating conditions.
Recirculated-water flow and fresh PW/WFI consumption are specified separately during technical review.
Process control & protection
Monitoring and protection functions are finalized in the approved control specification.
Tank-level sensing and feed logic are included only as defined in the approved control specification.
Required RC-water, PW, WFI and compressed-air monitoring points are finalized in the approved order.
The 7-inch Delta HMI displays the monitoring points included in the approved control scope.
Alarms and automatic-stop responses are defined in the approved control specification.
Format, utilities & integration
Use the ampoule model comparison to shortlist 120, 150, 240 or 320 APM. These points then define the selected machine; the ampoule and vial selection guide covers the wider project review.
Preparing for the factory trial? Use our washing machine FAT checklist to agree samples, wash conditions, output checks and dispatch records.
For every 1–20 mL glass format, provide a sample or drawing and required APM. Agree the feed worm, star wheel and gripper format parts and the operating rate for the approved wash cycle.
Published references are 440 V AC, three-phase, 50 Hz, 6 HP connected load and 6 bar air. Request the water and air flow schedule and approved RC/PW/WFI tank and pump sizing before arranging site services.
Show the mesh-conveyor entry and downstream tunnel or line interface on the room layout. Confirm transfer height, direction, access and the selected configuration's dimensions in the approved general-arrangement drawing.
The approved order may include Design Qualification (DQ), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) documents, plus the HMI Manual and Operation Manual. Component certificates, wiring diagrams and machine layout are included only when defined in the approved order.
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Frequently asked questions
Technical answers covering the 1–20 mL ampoule range, APM models, mesh-conveyor infeed, RC/PW/WFI sequence, automatic controls and documents.
The machine works with glass ampoules from 1–20 mL, subject to the approved glass-ampoule configuration.
The machine is available in four output models: 120 APM, 150 APM, 240 APM and 320 APM.
APM means ampoules per minute and identifies the rated output model.
Ampoules travel from the mesh conveyor into the feed worm, then into the infeed star wheel and finally into the rotary gripper washing machine.
The ampoule washing machine has six internal washing stages and two external washing stages.
For the Rotary Gripper Ampoule Washing Machine, the internal sequence is RC water, air, PW, air, WFI and air.
For the Rotary Gripper Ampoule Washing Machine, the two external stages are RC water followed by air.
For the Rotary Gripper Ampoule Washing Machine, the washing process uses RC water, PW and WFI, together with air stages.
For the Rotary Gripper Ampoule Washing Machine, RC means recirculated water, PW means Purified Water and WFI means Water for Injection.
For the Rotary Gripper Ampoule Washing Machine, separate process tanks can serve RC water, PW and WFI; quantity, capacity and material are finalized in the approved order.
For the Rotary Gripper Ampoule Washing Machine, pump quantity, rating and contact material are finalized in the approved order.
For the Rotary Gripper Ampoule Washing Machine, tank-level sensing, feed logic and stop responses are defined in the approved control specification.
For the Rotary Gripper Ampoule Washing Machine, required pressure-monitoring points, HMI display and responses are defined in the approved control specification.
For the Rotary Gripper Ampoule Washing Machine, qualification documents, acceptance-test records, manuals, certificates, wiring diagrams and machine layout may be included as defined in the approved order.
For the Rotary Gripper Ampoule Washing Machine, the standard automation uses a Delta PLC, 7-inch Delta HMI, Delta drive/VFD and Delta servo. The machine has a 1-year warranty. Installation and commissioning are available, with the exact scope defined in the approved order.
Contact us
Contact H M Pharma Machines for model selection, technical discussion and quotation.