IPC (Intermediate Process Container)

Product Details

IPC (Intermediate Process Container)  – Technical Specification & Application in Pharma & Food Industry

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IPC (Intermediate Process Container) Bins are stainless steel transfer and storage containers applied in the pharmaceutical and food industries to handle, store, and transfer powders, granules, and other substances between various stages of processing. They ensure hygienic, contamination-free, and efficient handling of material and meet GMP and FDA regulations.

Technical Specifications of IPC Bins

1. Construction Material

Material: SS 316L (contact surfaces), SS 304 (non-contact surfaces)

Surface Finish: Mirror/Matte finish (Ra < 0.5 µm) to prevent contamination and easy cleaning

Sealing: Airtight with food-grade Silicone/PTFE gaskets for airtight sealing

Welding: Seamless, argon-welded construction for added strength and hygiene

2. Capacity & Dimensions

Capacity Range: Between 5 liters and 2000 liters depending on batch volume

Standard Shapes: Square, Rectangular, or Cylindrical to efficiently utilize space

Wall Thickness: 2mm to 5mm to guarantee durability

3. Design Features

Bottom Discharge Butterfly Valve or Slide Gate Valve for regulated material flow

Lift & Tilt Mechanism (Optional) for automatic material transfer

Stackable & Modular Design to conserve storage space and transport

Trolley Mounted (Optional) for convenient mobility

4. Cleaning & Safety Features

CIP/SIP (Clean-In-Place / Sterilize-In-Place) System for fast and efficient cleaning

ATEX-Compliant Design (Optional) for explosion-proof operation in hazardous environments

Dust-Free & Contamination-Free Transfer due to airtight sealing

5. Integration & Compatibility

Compatible with Blenders, RMG, FBD, Compression Machines, Tablet Coaters, etc.

Customizable Discharge Mechanism (Butterfly Valve, Cone Valve, Iris Valve)

Automated Weighing & Dosing System (Optional)

6. Power Requirement (For Automated IPC Bins)

Motorized Bin Lifter: 1 HP – 5 HP

Power Supply: 220V / 380V, 50/60Hz

7. Applications of IPC Bins in the Pharmaceutical Industry

• • Storage & Transfer of Granules & Powders
  • Guarantees contamination-free storage and transportation of pharmaceutical ingredients.
  • Material Handling Between Process Stages
  • Used in wet & dry granulation, blending, compression, and coating operations.
  • Weighing & Dispensing of Raw Materials
  • Used for accurate formulation and batch control.
  • Closed-Loop Material Transfer
  • Avoids cross-contamination in cleanroom conditions.
  • Integration with Other Equipment
  • Direct interfacing with Fluid Bed Dryer (FBD), Rapid Mixer Granulator (RMG), and tablet presses.
  • Applications of IPC Bins in the Food Industry

8.Storage of Food Ingredients

• • Stores powders, grains, spices, and dairy items in a sanitary way.
  • Ingredient Weighing & Batch Processing
  • Guarantees precise dosing and repeatable quality during food manufacturing.
  • Mixing & Blending of Food Products
  • Applied in dry blending of powder food ingredients prior to packaging.
  • Contamination-Free Transport
  • Aids in secure transportation of material within processing plants.
  • Integration with Food Processing Equipment
  • Integrates with mixers, blenders, and granulators for efficient production.

Company Details

Fabon Pharmatech is a Nashik‑based manufacturer of pharma‑grade equipment, with roots going back to 1998. We are  specialize in stainless‑steel machines designed for pharmaceutical, chemical, and food applications, meeting GMP/FDA standards

• Mixing & Blending Equipment: Double-cone blenders, V-blenders, octagonal blenders, Conta blenders, pillar-type blenders
• Granulation & Milling Tools: Multi-mill machines, cone mills, wet mills, rapid mixer granulators
• Coating & Processing Lines: Auto-coaters, fluid-bed processors, pasté kettles, CIP/WIP systems
• Screening & Conveyance: Vibro sifters (SS 316L), vacuum transfer systems, lifters, scrubbers, dedusters, air-handling units
• Containment & Hygienic Tools: Isolators/gloveboxes, intermediate process containers (IPC), solution tanks