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Veranova because it uses dilute acids within its process. T e device achieves hygienic fl ow
measurement thanks to SAW technology, generating surface acoustic waves that travel through the fl uid. Calculating time diff erences of the waves proportional to the fl ow, FloWave can determine real time fl ow rates, total fl ow and fl ow velocity. T e technique also enables the fl owmeter to measure irrespective of fl uid conductivity.
THE RIGHT CHOICE Although surface acoustic wave technology isn’t new, some pharmaceutical manufacturers can be hesitant in deviating from the mainstream type of fl owmeter. So why did Veranova make the selection? “It was easily the best fi t,” says Bell.
“We looked at various alternative brands and technologies, but none of them could achieve a compact design to hygienically measure the fl ow of multiple liquid types, including low conductivity media, as eff ectively.” With the suite now installed and commissioning almost complete, Bell says that set-up of the fl owmeter was straightforward, and Veranova is looking to make the fi rst batch from its new system very soon. T e fl owmeter also gives a fl exibility to change production if needed. “FloWave has a wide fl ow range that can be easily adjusted depending on your application and media requirements. If we introduced a new API product, for example, we could easily re-range the device for a higher fl ow,” says Bell.
ABOVE: FlowWave is compact and easy to clean
5500 Series Smart 3D Line Confocal Sensors
Gocator® 3D line confocal sensors generate high-resolution 3D and 2D scan data of the internal structure of blister pack layers and pouches commonly used in medical packaging.
• Automated inspection of pharmaceutical and medical packages
• High resolution 3D images of transparent seal layers
• Fast, non-contact, non-destructive optical verification
• Detects internal seal defects invisible to the human eye
• User programmable to handle different material types
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