ChargePoint

Overview Technical / Specifications Cleaning & Washing Automation & Docking Accessories

Simple, dust free powder transfers
The standard ChargePoint® offers entry level containment performance of <10µg/m3. The simple design permits easy installation and manual operation making it ideal as a retrofit for containment to existing, previously non-contained powder transfers.

Containment Technology

An economic upgrade to high containment
The containment performance of the standard ChargePoint® can be enhanced to <1µg/m3 with the use of an extraction ring that adapts directly to the valve.
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Secure, contained powder transfers between pressurised containers and vessels
A unique method of achieving a pressure or vacuum seal ensures risk free product transfers with additional benefits for steam cleaning, powder flow and process visibility.
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Delivering optimum operational performance
Ensure optimum operational performance by tailoring your ChargePoint® solution to meet your process requirements.

Automation and docking
Lifting and docking systems can be incorporated in-line with your material handling requirements.

Accessories
A range of devices to enhance the performance and lifetime of ChargePoint® containment valves.

Specifications
Select the specific options to meet the demands of the process.


Simple, safe operation
Manual operation is easy even with our larger valve sizes.

A series of safety interlocks ensure that the Passive and Active units cannot be opened when not docked together. Equally the two cannot be separated when the valve is open.

 

High containment
The ChargePoint® has a validated containment performance to <10µg/m³. The performance is tested in-line with the ISPE good practice guide developed by the SMEPAC (Standardised Measurement of Equipment Particulate Airborne Concentration) Committee.
ChargePoint Containment Test Report (PDF 0.25Mb)

Extraction Ring System
If a higher level of performance is required then an Extraction Ring can be attached directly to the valve without any modifications to provide containment performance to <1µg/m³. The Extraction Ring is an economic upgrade when retrofitted to existing installations or as a mobile accessory in facilities with multiple ChargePoint® systems.

Specification
Select the specific options you require to meet the demands of the process. Download our specifications data:
ChargePoint Specifications (PDF 0.78MB)

Cleaning and Washing In Place (CIP / WIP / SIP)

The ability to effectively clean or wash the product contact and sealing areas of a ChargePoint® valve is assured with the use of our specifically designed Wash In Place (WIP) devices. For ultra clean processing the valve can also be Steamed In Place (SIP).

clean in place passive
WIP Passive
The WIP Passive mimics a standard Passive unit by locking into an Active unit to allow local washing of the Active unit inner product contact and sealing surfaces.
clean in place lance
WIP Lance
The WIP Lance provides local cleaning of the ChargePoint® valve internal product contact surfaces, vessel connection nozzle and even further into the process vessel itself.
Steam in place passive
SIP Passive
The inner surfaces of the valve, disc and disc edges can be sterilised with the use of an SIP Passive.
wash in place drain
WIP Drain
The WIP drain mimics a standard Passive unit and simply allows the ChargePoint® valve to be used as a drain funnel when installed in the inverted position.
wash station active
Wash Station Active
The ChargePoint® Wash Station Active is specifically designed for use within an automated IBC washing booth.

Automation & Docking

Lifting and docking systems can be incorporated in-line with your material handling requirements.
PowerDock extended position
Powerdock
When the production scale, access or room classification does not permit manual handling, the PowerDock system can be integrated into any ChargePoint® valve to provide a fully automated docking solution.
Compensator
Compensator
A Compensator device can be attached between the valve and the process to protect the process equipment from the forces encountered during docking.
Fsemi-actuated valve
Valve Actuation
Three optional levels of automation can be provided to operate ChargePoint® valves in hazardous or inaccessible areas, or when the production scale does not permit manual handling.
Sensors for docking
Sensors
Pneumatic or electric proximity detection sensors, combined with existing mechanical safety interlock features ensure the safe function of the ChargePoint®.

Accessories

A range of devices are available to enhance the performance, lifetime and usability of ChargePoint containment valves.

Sightglass
Sightglass
A ChargePoint® can be installed and used for both product charging and as a viewing port once the charge has been completed. A Sightglass offers visibility utilising the existing ChargePoint® installation.
Active GMP Plug
GMP Active Plug
Manufactured form HDPE, the plug locks inside the Active unit and seals against the inner body surface with a O-Ring. The plug helps to protect the valve and prevent the ingress of contamination.
Passive cover
GMP Passive Cover
The cover locks on the Passive pins with an O-Ring to seal against the Disc surface. The cover helps to protect the valve and prevent the ingress of contamination.
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