Compare rotary gripper and linear tunnel vial washing machines for approved 2 mL to 100 mL vial formats, rated outputs from 120 to 320 vials per minute and controlled RC water, PW, WFI and compressed-air washing.
Two machine platforms
H M Pharma Machines manufactures automatic vial washing machines in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India for pharmaceutical and injectable production applications. The available rotary gripper and linear tunnel platforms are designed around the approved vial format, required production output, washing sequence, process utilities and downstream line interface.
Both machine families cover approved vial configurations from 2 mL to 100 mL. They differ mainly in vial handling, washing-station arrangement and available output models. The comparison below helps shortlist a platform before final technical review against your user requirement specification.
Final machine selection, change parts and rated output are confirmed using the vial sample or drawing, required wash process and the complete line layout.
Available machines
Review the handling method, output choices and washing arrangement of each platform, then open the detailed product page for complete specifications.
High-speed rotary platformVials move from the turntable to the infeed starwheel and rotary gripper system for controlled internal and external washing.
Linear tunnel-line platformA wire-woven infeed belt, mechanical cams and HDPE vial pockets carry approved vials through ten internal washing positions.
Side-by-side comparison
Use this table for initial comparison. Final selection is based on the approved vial, output, wash cycle, utility system and line-integration requirement.
| Selection point | Rotary Gripper Machine | Linear Tunnel Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Approved vial range | ✓ 2 mL to 100 mL | ✓ 2 mL to 100 mL |
| Available outputs | 120, 180, 240 and 320 VPM | HMLVWM-120, 150, 180 and 240 VPM |
| Vial handling | Turntable, infeed starwheel and rotary gripper system | Wire-woven infeed belt, mechanical cams and HDPE pockets |
| Internal washing | 6 stages: RC water, air, PW, air, WFI and air | 10 configurable positions using compressed air, RC water, PW and WFI |
| External washing | 2 stages: RC water followed by air | External air-and-water washing provision |
| Tank and pump system | 3 x 40 L tanks with 3 process pumps | 3 x 40 L SS 316 tanks with 3 process pumps |
| Initial selection guidance | Consider for rotary gripper handling and outputs up to 320 VPM | Consider for linear vial-pocket handling and tunnel-line integration |
| Final confirmation | Vial sample or drawing, URS, required sequence, utilities, output and line layout must be reviewed. | |
Selection guide
Share these four inputs during the first discussion so the machine type and output model can be shortlisted accurately.
Provide the nominal vial sizes, drawings or physical samples and identify every format required on the machine.
Specify the target vials per minute and the matching upstream and downstream production-line capacity.
Confirm the required RC-water, PW, WFI and compressed-air sequence with your technical and quality teams.
Share the sterilizing-tunnel, filling-line and room-layout interface so transfer heights and connections can be reviewed.
Process and compliance
The approved machine scope is engineered around process-water control, vial handling, alarm philosophy and project documentation.
Separate process circuits support recirculated water, Purified Water and Water for Injection, combined with compressed-air stages in the approved sequence.
Machine construction includes specified stainless-steel contact parts and process components. Filtration ratings and piping scope are confirmed for the selected platform.
Documentation can include DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ, FAT, SAT, operation and HMI manuals, certificates, wiring diagrams and machine layout as defined in the approved order.
Applications
The machine configuration is finalized for the approved product, vial, washing process and downstream line arrangement.
Frequently asked questions
Both machine families are offered for approved vial configurations from 2 mL to 100 mL. Final suitability and the required change parts are confirmed from the vial sample or drawing.
The rotary machine uses turntable, starwheel and gripper handling with six internal and two external stages. The linear machine uses a wire-woven infeed belt, mechanical cams and HDPE pockets through ten internal washing positions, with external washing provision.
Rotary gripper models are available at 120, 180, 240 and 320 VPM. Linear HMLVWM models are available at 120, 150, 180 and 240 VPM.
Yes. The approved process arrangement uses recirculated water, Purified Water and Water for Injection with compressed-air stages. The final sequence is confirmed against the user requirement specification.
Integration can be reviewed for the approved machine layout, selected output, vial format and downstream tunnel or filling-line interface.
Share the vial sizes, required output in vials per minute, vial samples or drawings, required wash sequence, utility details, preferred machine type and downstream line interface.
Send your vial sizes, required VPM, wash process and line-layout details for technical review and quotation.