Inflatable Seals for Pharmaceutical & Medical Equipment

Where does the seal work?

An inflatable seal is retained in a suitable channel around the opening access panel or fixed aperture. The blue loop in the illustration surrounds the fixed aperture and establishes perimeter contact when the panel closes. The glove cuff and glove-port ring form a different joint.

Benefits of the seal

• Enclose the working volume. Limiting leakage paths around the panel contributes to enclosure integrity.
• Wide service access. Venting retracts the seal and allows the panel to open.
• Contact after closure. Contact is established pneumatically.

Our manufacturing solution

We manufacture custom inflatable seals for this type of equipment. We assess the section, closed-loop dimensions, corner radii and air inlet arrangement against your drawing, and select the material for the temperature, product contact and cleaning conditions.

Where does the seal work?

In a suitable equipment design, an inflatable seal is retained in a perimeter channel at the vessel mouth or in a lid retainer. The illustration shows the loop around the fixed vessel opening. After mechanical closure, the profile contacts the lid surface.

Benefits of the seal

• Limit dust passage. The profile helps reduce the leakage path around the lid.
• Maintain a closed process joint. Repeatable contact between lid and vessel supports closure under the defined operating conditions.
• Access for cleaning and changeover. Releasing the air retracts the profile so the lid can open.

Our manufacturing solution

We manufacture custom inflatable seals for this type of equipment. We assess the section, closed-loop dimensions, corner radii and air inlet arrangement against your drawing, and select the material for the temperature, product contact and cleaning conditions.

Where does the seal work?

An inflatable seal can be used at the perimeter joint where a removable product bowl meets the upper body. The illustration shows the blue loop on the underside of the upper section with the bowl separated. Depending on equipment design, filter or other body interfaces may have separate seals.

Benefits of the seal

• Support the intended air path. Limiting unwanted leakage at the interface helps manage air through the designed inlet, product bed and outlet path.
• Contain product dust. Closing the perimeter gap can contribute to reducing dust passage into the working area.
• Bowl change and cleaning access. Within a suitable clearance, the deflated profile allows bowl separation.

Our manufacturing solution

We manufacture custom inflatable seals for this type of equipment. We assess the section, closed-loop dimensions, corner radii and air inlet arrangement against your drawing, and select the material for the temperature, product contact and cleaning conditions.

Where does the seal work?

In suitable coater configurations, inflatable seals are used around front viewing/access doors or side service doors. The illustration shows the blue loop around a fixed circular access opening, with the drum inside. The seal contacts the mating surface after the door closes.

Benefits of the seal

• A barrier around the access door. The seal contributes to limiting passage of air, dust and aerosols at the joint.
• Access between batches. Venting retracts the profile.
• Repeatable perimeter contact. Once the door is positioned correctly, pneumatic expansion establishes a continuous contact line within the specified gap.

Our manufacturing solution

We manufacture custom inflatable seals for this type of equipment. We assess the section, closed-loop dimensions, corner radii and air inlet arrangement against your drawing, and select the material for the temperature, product contact and cleaning conditions.

Where does the seal work?

In a suitable door arrangement, an inflatable seal sits in a channel around the chamber aperture and contacts the closed door surface. The illustration shows the door open to reveal the perimeter loop. Select the section for the inflation medium, temperature and door geometry of the specific equipment.

Benefits of the seal

• Seal the chamber joint. The profile contributes to limiting leakage around the door.
• Manage door movement. After suitable chamber conditions are established at cycle end, the profile can retract.
• Planned inspection and replacement. An accessible channel and profile arrangement simplify perimeter inspection.

Our manufacturing solution

We manufacture custom inflatable seals for this type of equipment. We assess the section, closed-loop dimensions, corner radii and air inlet arrangement against your drawing, and select the material for the temperature, product contact and cleaning conditions.

Where does the seal work?

Inflatable seals may surround the main access aperture and suitable transfer-chamber doors. The blue loop in the illustration follows the fixed main aperture. Contact is established after the opening is closed and mechanically retained.

Benefits of the seal

• Support the controlled volume. Limiting leakage around openings helps maintain the defined air and pressure regime.
• Manage transfers. Door position and seal-pressure monitoring can be included in compartment transfer sequences.
• Service access. Once the seal is vented, the relevant access panel can open.

Our manufacturing solution

We manufacture custom inflatable seals for this type of equipment. We assess the section, closed-loop dimensions, corner radii and air inlet arrangement against your drawing, and select the material for the temperature, product contact and cleaning conditions.