Rotary Gripper Handling
Secure bottle holding during the washing cycle supports reliable container movement.
GMP-oriented automatic bottle washing machine manufactured in India for controlled internal and external cleaning of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, cosmetic and chemical containers.
Machine overview
H M Pharma Machines manufactures the Rotary Gripper Bottle Washing Machine in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is designed for efficient internal and external washing of bottles before the filling process. Its rotary gripper system holds each bottle securely through the washing cycle for reliable handling and controlled cleaning.
The machine is suitable for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, cosmetic and chemical manufacturers where bottle hygiene and process consistency are important. It can be configured for bottles from 50 ml to 500 ml, with output up to 80 bottles per minute depending on bottle size and the approved application.
The washing arrangement includes six internal stages in a defined R.C. water, air and PW/DM water sequence, plus two external washing stations. Two 40-litre tanks, two 1 HP pumps and dedicated water and air filters support the process, while HMI-monitored pressure transmitters and tank-level interlocks help protect operation.
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Why this machine
Secure bottle holding during the washing cycle supports reliable container movement.
Six internal stations alternate R.C. water, PW/DM water and filtered air in a controlled order.
Two external washing stations support cleaning of the bottle outer surface.
Separate 10, 5 and 0.2 micron filters are provided for R.C. water, PW/DM water and air.
R.C. water, PW/DM water and air pressure are continuously visible on the HMI auto screen.
Tank-level and utility-pressure interlocks stop the machine when required process conditions are unavailable.
Washing sequence
The standard machine flow follows these four handling stages; the exact six-station internal washing sequence is shown immediately below.
Bottles enter the machine and are held securely by the rotary gripper mechanism.
Six internal stations apply the defined RC water, PW/DM water and filtered-air sequence.
Two external washing stations clean the outer bottle surface.
Clean bottles leave the washer for collection or transfer by the optional outfeed conveyor.
Exact internal cycle
Each gripped bottle passes through the following six internal washing and air-blowing stations.
Filtered recycled water provides the first internal wash.
Compressed air follows the first water wash.
Purified or demineralized water provides the next internal rinse.
Compressed air follows the PW/DM rinse.
A second purified or demineralized water rinse is applied.
The final air-blowing stage completes the internal cycle.
Terminology: R.C. means recycled water. PW/DM means purified water or demineralized water, according to the approved process configuration.
Technical details
| Bottle Range | 50 ml to 500 ml |
|---|---|
| Output Speed | Up to 80 BPM |
| Inner Wash Stations | 6 |
| Internal Wash Order | R.C. water → air → PW/DM water → air → PW/DM water → air |
| Outer Wash Stations | 2 |
| Water Tanks | 2 x 40 L |
| Water Pumps | 2 x 1 HP |
| R.C. Water Filter | 1 x 10 micron |
| PW/DM Water Filter | 1 x 5 micron |
| Compressed Air Filter | 1 x 0.2 micron |
| Tank Level Control | High/low sensors with automatic feed-valve control |
|---|---|
| HMI Pressure Display | R.C. water, PW/DM water and air pressure |
| Safety Interlocks | Automatic stop for low tank level or loss of required utility pressure |
| Infeed | 42-inch bottle-loading turntable |
| Outfeed | Optional conveyor |
| Contact Parts | SS316 stainless steel |
| Machine Structure | SS304 stainless steel |
| Power Supply | 415 V / 50 Hz / 3 Phase |
| Compressed Air | Approx. 6 bar |
| Documents | DQ, IQ, OQ & PQ; FAT & SAT; HMI Manual; Operation Manual; serial-matched component TCs; wiring diagram; machine layout |
Final suitability, utility requirements and performance are confirmed against the bottle sample, washing process and approved machine configuration.
Process control & protection
The control system monitors the washing utilities and protects the process when a required condition is not available.
High and low level sensors are provided in the tanks. When the level calls for water, the tank feeding valve switches on automatically.
If inlet water is unavailable and the tank falls to its low-level limit, the machine stops automatically to protect the washing cycle.
Pressure transmitters monitor R.C. water, PW/DM water and compressed air continuously on the HMI auto screen.
If the required R.C. water, PW/DM water or air pressure is unavailable, the relevant interlock stops the machine automatically.
Configuration, integration & documents
A 42-inch turntable is provided on the infeed side for loading bottles into the washing machine.
A conveyor can be added at the machine outfeed to transfer clean bottles to the next packaging process.
The washer can be integrated with filling, capping, labeling and conveying equipment for a complete packaging line.
The documentation package includes 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 TCs are matched to serial numbers, and the electrical wiring diagram and machine layout are also supplied.
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Frequently asked questions
Technical answers covering bottle range, output, washing stations, filters, HMI monitoring, safety interlocks and supplied documents.
It is suitable for bottles from 50 mL to 500 mL.
The machine delivers output up to 80 bottles per minute (BPM).
It has six internal wash stations and two external wash stations.
The sequence is recycled water (RC), filtered compressed air, PW/DM water, filtered compressed air, PW/DM water and filtered compressed air.
The internal washing process uses recycled water, PW/DM water and filtered compressed air.
The machine includes two 40 L tanks and two 1 HP pumps.
It uses one 10 µm filter for RC water, one 5 µm filter for PW/DM water and one 0.2 µm filter for compressed air.
High- and low-level sensors control the tank feed valve. If incoming water is unavailable and the tank reaches the low-level safety limit, the machine stops automatically.
Pressure transmitters continuously monitor RC-water, PW/DM-water and compressed-air pressure on the HMI Auto screen. Loss of any required pressure stops the machine automatically.
A 42-inch turntable is provided on the infeed side for bottle loading.
Yes. An outfeed conveyor can be supplied as an optional addition.
The supply includes DQ, IQ, OQ and PQ qualification documents; FAT and SAT documents; the HMI Manual and Operation Manual; serial-matched component TCs and certificates; the electrical wiring diagram; and the machine layout.
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