CFE-L - Drum discharging
Emptying
OEB Level 5
Technology
- Drum is rolled directly under the glovebox using a roller conveyor
- Lifting device brings the drum into position
- Operator attaches the outer liner to the double O-ring port with a clamping ring
- Remains of the previous liner are removed with the gloves and stored temporarily
- Drum is pressed against the seal of the box with the lifting device and fixed in place
- Inner liner (product liner) is opened, stabilised and sealed with an inflatable seal
- The area between the drum and the outer liner is evacuated to prevent the liner from being sucked in
- Powder is sucked out of the drum using a suction lance and vacuum
- Linear guidance of the suction lance supports ergonomic handling during emptying
- Remains of the previous liner can be disposed of in the emptied drum
- Double closure system is used to securely close the drum
- Empty drum is removed, cycle starts again