For this project, Rheo provided three rigid isolator systems, for handling of potent compounds in an API manufacturing facility.
Two of the isolators were used to weigh and dispense materials from incoming drums into receiving containers. Rheo Flexibles drum sleeves provided for a contained drum connection to the back of the isolator. The isolator was equipped with a shelf inside to allow for placement of a client scale for weighing material. Canister connections on the sides of the isolator allowed for bagging in and out of materials as needed, without breaking containment.
One isolator was equipped with a dual canister system (inside and outside the glovebox) to allow for emptying of 185L flexible intermediate bulk containers with coaxial necks into an in-floor chute below the isolator.
All equipment was designed for use in a Class I & II, Division 2 area. The isolators were equipped with a compressed air powered integrated venturi blower, with dual safe change HEPA filter extraction. All systems were controlled via simple manual pneumatic controls, and were equipped with explosionproof LED lighting. All isolators were equipped with CIP wands and able to fully drain.
