The 200 liter stainless steel drum from BOLZ INTEC

Stainless steel offers several specific properties that contribute to sterility in industries with the highest hygiene requirements:

Smooth surface finish: Stainless steel has a smooth surface that prevents the growth of microorganisms and enables easy cleaning. This is crucial for maintaining sterility in hygiene-critical applications.

Corrosion resistance: Stainless steel is resistant to corrosion by alkalis and acids, which means that it is not attacked by the cleaning agents and disinfectants used. This prevents chemical reactions that could impair sterility.

Hygienic design: Stainless steel can be treated using special grinding and polishing processes to produce a particularly smooth and flawless surface. These processes minimize the roughness of the surface and reduce the risk of contamination, which is particularly important in hygienically sensitive industries.

Resistance to sterilization processes: Stainless steel can withstand high temperatures and pressures used in sterilization processes such as autoclaving. This ensures that the surfaces remain intact even after repeated sterilization cycles and that no particles are released.

Yes, BOLZ INTEC offers solutions that are precisely tailored to the customer's specific requirements.

10 years, with regular maintenance a stainless steel drum from BOLZ INTEC even has a service life of up to 20 years.

The oxide layer on stainless steel surfaces plays a crucial role in maintaining sterility, especially in the pharmaceutical industry:

Protection against corrosion: The oxide layer, which consists mainly of chromium oxides, protects the stainless steel against corrosion. This layer is extremely thin, invisible and regenerates itself if it is damaged. This keeps the surface of the stainless steel intact and prevents germs or other contaminants from penetrating.

Passivation of the surface: By forming this oxide layer, the stainless steel is passivated, which means that it does not react with the environment. This passivity prevents the formation of rust and other corrosion products that could impair sterility.

Easy cleaning and disinfection: The smooth and intact oxide layer facilitates the cleaning and disinfection of stainless steel surfaces, which is particularly important in sterile environments. This helps to prevent microorganisms from sticking to the surface.

Overall, the oxide layer ensures that stainless steel remains a hygienic and sterile material, making it ideal for use in the pharmaceutical industry.

The use of stainless steel in hygiene-sensitive production processes affects costs in various ways:

Long-term cost efficiency: Although stainless steel can be more expensive to purchase than other materials, it offers long-term cost savings due to its durability and low maintenance. Stainless steel is corrosion resistant and can withstand high pressures and temperatures, reducing the need for frequent replacement parts or repairs.

Reduced contamination risks: Stainless steel minimizes the risk of contamination, which can lead to costly production downtime or recalls. Its smooth surface prevents the growth of microorganisms and facilitates cleaning, which helps to comply with strict hygiene regulations.

Process optimization: Thanks to its resistance to aggressive cleaning agents and sterilization processes such as CIP (Clean-In-Place) and SIP (Sterilize-In-Place), stainless steel enables fast production changeovers. This increases flexibility and efficiency, especially when producing small batches, which in turn can reduce production costs.

Avoidance of quality losses: As stainless steel neither reacts with chemical substances nor releases particles, the quality of the products is maintained. This reduces the risk of product loss or devaluation, which has a positive effect on the cost structure.

Hygienic storage: Stainless steel drums are ideal for storing sensitive, hygiene-dependent materials as they meet strict hygiene standards and are easy to clean. This is particularly important in the pharmaceutical industry to avoid contamination.

Airtight closure and protection against contamination: The drums can be sealed airtight, which protects the contents from external influences and preserves the quality of powder or granules. This is crucial to ensure the purity and effectiveness of the stored substances.

Emission-free transport: Systems such as the emission-free powder transport system (EPTS) enable the safe transport of powders under sterile conditions. These systems include specially optimized containers and flap valves that enable efficient filling and emptying.

Adaptability and variety of sizes: Stainless steel drums are available in different sizes and can be adapted to specific process requirements, ensuring high flexibility during storage and transportation.

Robust material properties: Stainless steel is characterized by its corrosion resistance, hygienic properties and durability, making these drums ideal for use in demanding environments.

The following alloying elements are particularly important for the sterility of stainless steel:

Chromium: Chromium is the central element that gives stainless steel its resistance to corrosion. A chromium content of at least 10-12% enables the formation of a protective oxide layer on the steel surface, which prevents corrosion and thus supports sterility.

Nickel: Nickel improves the acid resistance of stainless steel and further increases its corrosion resistance. This is particularly important in environments where aggressive cleaning agents are used to maintain sterility.

Molybdenum: This element strengthens the corrosion resistance of stainless steel, especially against pitting corrosion, which can occur in chloride-containing environments. This is essential to maintain sterility in demanding environments.

Thanks to these alloying elements, stainless steel is widely used in the pharmaceutical and medical industries as it can guarantee the required hygienic and sterile conditions.

The Optimized Grind Finishing® (OGF) process offers numerous advantages for stainless steel drums:

Minimized particle adhesion: OGF achieves a surface finish that significantly reduces the adhesion of particles. This is particularly relevant in areas where the highest hygiene standards are required, such as in the pharmaceutical and food industries.

Easier cleaning: Thanks to the optimized surface, the drums can be cleaned more easily and thoroughly. This reduces the cleaning effort and the associated costs and increases efficiency in production processes that have strict cleanliness requirements.

Advanced surface treatment: OGF represents a significant advance in the surface treatment of stainless steel, as it ensures a uniform and high-quality finish.

These advantages make the OGF process particularly attractive for industries that rely on the highest hygiene and quality standards.

Stainless steel drums that comply with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards must meet defined requirements in order to guarantee the high hygiene standards and quality requirements of the pharmaceutical industry. These include:

Material quality: The drums are made of high-quality stainless steel (e.g. 1.4404/AISI 316L), which is corrosion-resistant, rustproof and hygienic. The material is odorless, tasteless and diffusion-resistant, making it ideal for storing sensitive substances.

Surface finish: The stainless steel surface is optimized to ensure minimal particle adhesion. This reduces the risk of contamination and makes cleaning easier, which is particularly important for compliance with hygiene standards.

Design features: The drums are butt-welded and gap-free, which makes cleaning easy and residue-free. This is crucial to ensure the purity of the stored products.

Closure systems: Stainless steel drums have airtight closure systems with reusable lids, seals and clamping rings that protect the contents from external influences and preserve the quality of the products.

Certifications: The drums are manufactured in accordance with the current GMP standards and DIN EN ISO 9001:2008. This ensures that they meet the highest quality and safety requirements and are suitable for use in hygiene-sensitive industries.

Adaptability: Stainless steel drums are available in different sizes and capacities and can be adapted to specific process requirements. This offers flexibility for different applications in the pharmaceutical industry.

Stainless steel drums for pasty and liquid media differ in several aspects that are tailored to the specific requirements of the respective media:

Emptying systems:
Special emptying systems are required for pasty media, which enable almost residue-free emptying. These systems often use compressed air or mechanical ejection plungers to gently push the medium out of the drum.
Liquid media can usually be emptied more easily by gravity or pumps, whereby standard systems are sufficient for emptying.

Seals and closures:
Pasty media often require special seals and closures to ensure that the medium does not escape and that no air bubbles form that could hinder emptying. With liquid media, the requirements for tightness are also high, but the systems are often less complex as liquids flow more easily.

Material and construction:
The stainless steel drum is made of high-quality stainless steel, which is corrosion-resistant. However, drums for pasty media can have additional reinforcements or special internal coatings to prevent the medium from sticking.
The design can also have differences in surface treatment to optimize cleaning and handling of the respective media.

Areas of application:
Pasty media are often stored in the food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, where gentle handling and precise dosing are important. Liquid media are also used in these industries, as well as in the chemical industry, where the storage and transportation of liquids such as chemicals or oils is paramount.

Das Edelstahlfass 200 Liter von BOLZ INTEC kann die Energieeffizienz in Produktionsprozessen erheblich steigern.

Durch die optimierte Oberfläche des Edelstahlfasses 200 Liter wird weniger Energie für Reinigungsprozesse benötigt, da Reinigungszyklen kürzer und bei niedrigeren Temperaturen durchgeführt werden können.

Zudem ermöglicht die hervorragende Wärmeleitfähigkeit des Edelstahlfasses 200 Liter eine effizientere Temperaturkontrolle bei Prozessen, die Erwärmung oder Kühlung erfordern. Dies führt zu einer Reduzierung des Energieverbrauchs und damit zu Kosteneinsparungen sowie einer Verbesserung der Ökobilanz.

Das Edelstahlfass 200 Liter von BOLZ INTEC lässt sich hervorragend in Industrie 4.0-Konzepte integrieren.

Jedes Edelstahlfass 200 Liter kann mit RFID-Tags oder QR-Codes ausgestattet werden, die eine lückenlose Rückverfolgbarkeit und Echtzeitüberwachung ermöglichen. Dies erlaubt eine präzise Verfolgung des Edelstahlfasses 200 Liter durch den gesamten Produktionsprozess, optimiert Lagerhaltung und Logistik und ermöglicht eine vorausschauende Wartung.

Zusätzlich können Sensoren am Edelstahlfass 200 Liter angebracht werden, um Daten wie Füllstand, Temperatur oder Druck in Echtzeit zu erfassen und in übergeordnete Produktionsmanagementsysteme einzuspeisen.

Das Edelstahlfass 200 Liter von BOLZ INTEC ist ein ideales Werkzeug zur Umsetzung von Lean-Manufacturing-Prinzipien.

Die Langlebigkeit und Vielseitigkeit des Edelstahlfasses 200 Liter reduzieren Verschwendung in Form von überflüssigem Inventar und unnötigen Bewegungen. Die einfache Reinigung des Edelstahlfasses 200 Liter minimiert Wartezeiten und ermöglicht schnelle Produktwechsel, was die Flexibilität erhöht und Just-in-Time-Produktion unterstützt.

Zudem trägt die Standardisierung des Edelstahlfasses 200 Liter zur Prozessstabilität bei und erleichtert kontinuierliche Verbesserungsmaßnahmen im Sinne des Kaizen-Prinzips.

Das Edelstahlfass 200 Liter von BOLZ INTEC kann speziell für den Transport gefährlicher Güter zertifiziert werden. Diese Ausführung des Edelstahlfasses 200 Liter erfüllt die strengen Anforderungen der UN-Gefahrgutvorschriften und wird nach den Vorgaben der BAM (Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung) geprüft.

Jedes für Gefahrguttransporte zugelassene Edelstahlfass 200 Liter erhält eine eindeutige UN-Kennzeichnung, die die spezifischen Eigenschaften und Zulassungen dokumentiert. Dies ermöglicht den sicheren und rechtskonformen internationalen Transport gefährlicher Substanzen im Edelstahlfass 200 Liter und vereinfacht die Logistik für Unternehmen, die mit solchen Materialien arbeiten.

Das Edelstahlfass 200 Liter von BOLZ INTEC bietet vielfältige Möglichkeiten zur Prozessautomatisierung. Es kann mit speziellen Anschlüssen und Ventilen ausgestattet werden, die eine automatisierte Befüllung und Entleerung ermöglichen.

Integrierte Wägesysteme im Edelstahlfass 200 Liter können eine präzise Dosierung und Bestandskontrolle gewährleisten. Zudem lässt sich das Edelstahlfass 200 Liter in automatisierte Transportsysteme wie Förderbänder oder fahrerlose Transportsysteme (FTS) integrieren. Durch die Kombination mit Prozessleitsystemen kann der gesamte Materialfluss vom Edelstahlfass 200 Liter bis zum Endprodukt automatisiert und optimiert werden, was die Effizienz steigert und menschliche Fehler minimiert.

Das Edelstahlfass 200 Liter von BOLZ INTEC ist speziell darauf ausgelegt, Unternehmen bei der Einhaltung strenger GMP-Richtlinien (Good Manufacturing Practice) und anderer regulatorischer Anforderungen zu unterstützen. Die glatte, elektropolierte Oberfläche des Edelstahlfasses 200 Liter minimiert das Risiko von Produktanhaftungen und erleichtert die Reinigung und Sterilisation, was für die GMP-Konformität entscheidend ist.

Jedes Edelstahlfass 200 Liter wird mit einer umfassenden Dokumentation geliefert, die die Rückverfolgbarkeit sicherstellt – ein weiterer wichtiger Aspekt der GMP-Anforderungen. Die verwendeten Materialien und Dichtungen des Edelstahlfasses 200 Liter sind FDA-konform, was besonders für Unternehmen wichtig ist, die in regulierten Märkten wie den USA tätig sind.

Darüber hinaus ermöglicht das Design des Edelstahlfasses 200 Liter eine einfache Inspektion und Wartung, was die Einhaltung von Qualitätsmanagementstandards wie ISO 9001 unterstützt.

Durch die Verwendung des Edelstahlfasses 200 Liter von BOLZ INTEC können Unternehmen also sicherstellen, dass ihre Prozesse und Produkte den höchsten regulatorischen Standards entsprechen.