Case Study: Tradichem achieves cleaner, continuous API miniaturization with Piab vacuum conveying

Tradichem boosts API production 30–50% with Piab

Tradichem, a company specializing in processing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), needed a way to continuously and automatically feed its patented Hipering® process without contaminating the sensitive materials. Their challenge was to maintain a closed system to ensure API purity and stability while enabling quick product changes. Piab addressed this with its piFLOW®p vacuum conveyor.

Piab's piFLOW®p vacuum conveyor provided a closed, automated system that eliminated manual handling and protected APIs from moisture and contamination. The solution ensured a consistent feed to maintain the required pressure for compaction. This resulted in a 30 to 50 percent increase in productivity for Tradichem's customers, along with reduced cleaning times and the ability to conduct rapid, thorough product changes.

Tradichem

Cristina Lozano

Chemical Engineer and Site Manager at Tradichem