Introduction to Pneumatics
Pneumatics is a science that incorporates compressed air for various process functions, machine functionality and activating various components. In industrial applications, it is an alternate method to use electrical energy for supported functions and operating machine component, provided the components supports the application of compressed air
Its central part is its energizing or activation part, such as a sealed cylinder. Compressed air drives the activation part, which is then used to produce the motion in the attached part of the machine or process. Modern pneumatic systems allow multi-directional movement, allowing better and more precise control of the overall machine operation.
Today's pneumatic system can be easily and effectively integrated with most automation components, such as PLCs and proximity sensors. This enables pneumatic systems to adapt easily to various process requirements, making them more convenient with most automation-based machinery.
Pneumatics in the pharmaceutical industry
Pneumatics is an integral part of the pharmaceutical industry, where it drives critical and essential equipment and instruments for a variety of processes. They are used in different departments, such as manufacturing and packaging, to effectively complete the underlying process.
Pneumatics in pharma processes have unique advantages, such as safety, quality and purity, that cannot be achieved through traditional electrical based systems. These components also offer high degree of accuracy, offering more preciseness, which is often required.
What are the advantages of using Pneumatics in the pharmaceutical industry
Some advantages specific to the pharma industry include the following
High accuracy
Pharma processes require a high degree of accuracy. For example, the fill volume must be within a specified range during filling. Otherwise, it could become dangerous to the patient's life, and lead to regulatory actions.
Pneumatic components can be easily programmed or customized to accurately perform the desired pharma process. Their driving component , such as the cylinder, can be precisely controlled in accordance with the application requirements.
Corrosion-resistant metallic design
Given the criticality of the process being carried out, cleanliness is an integral requirement of the pharmaceutical industry. Different mechanisms implement cleanliness, and one of many is the requirement of a surface finish, such as using corrosion-resistant metallic components for product contact parts.
Almost the entire product contact pneumatic component is made up of pharma grade materials, such as corrosion-resistant. This feature help protect degradation and protect from being affected by pharmaceutical product chemicals, maintaining the highest degree of cleanliness for a longer period.
Another advantage is that pneumatic systems are easy to clean, requiring fewer or no tools, chemicals, or other cleaning agents. This becomes essential for small, and especially for harder-to-reach, pneumatic components.
Increased Overall Equipment Effectiveness
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) describes how well a particular piece of equipment is performing, and it is a function of availability, performance, and quality. In the pharmaceutical industry, increased OEE helps a pharmaceutical manufacturer increase its productivity, product portfolio, and market share.
Pneumatic components can help pharma manufacturers increase their OEE in several ways. It can help manufacturers
· Attain their production target by making accurate products, thereby reducing errors and the underlying delay in production.
· Pneumatic components can operate with minimum energy requirements, such as those used for low voltage applications, which help decrease the energy requirement and increase cost effectiveness of the entire equipment or machine.
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