IEDCO - Considerations in Designing a Bulk Bag Unloader

IEDCO - Considerations in Designing an Excipient Dispensary
This whitepaper by IEDCO discusses considerations for designing an excipient dispensary in pharmaceutical facilities. ​ It highlights the inefficiencies of manual dispensing and the benefits of modern, automated systems. ​ Key considerations include the dispensary's location relative to the warehouse, types of raw ingredient containers, IBC types, weighing methods, sieving needs, batch feeders, excipient transfer methods, dedicated vs. multi-ingredient systems, small additions, and control systems. ​ The document emphasizes the importance of understanding facility-specific variables and collaboration in the design process. ​ IEDCO offers expertise in engineering, design, and installation of powder and tablet handling systems. ​

IEDCO - Considerations in Designing a Bulk Bag Unloader
This whitepaper by IEDCO outlines key considerations in designing a Bulk Bag Unloader for handling bulk powders in food, chemical, and pharmaceutical facilities. It highlights the advantages of bulk bags and the need for appropriate equipment to handle them safely and efficiently. ​ Key design considerations include the relative location to the warehouse, methods of lifting the bulk bag (forklift, dedicated hoist, column lift), bag sizes, retaining the liner, accessing the discharge spout, ensuring reliable flow, dust control, handling partially discharged bags, transferring powder, batching, sieving, and disposing of empty bags. ​ The document also discusses materials of construction, emphasizing the importance of stainless steel for product contact surfaces. ​ IEDCO offers expertise in designing customized solutions for powder and tablet handling systems. ​