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PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING

FDA-Compliant Pharmaceutical
Sealing Solutions

Ensure product purity and regulatory compliance with our comprehensive range of pharmaceutical-grade sealing solutions. From API processing to sterile filling, our materials meet the strictest industry standards.

FDA
21 CFR 177.2600

USP
Class VI

316°F
SIP Temperature

1ppm
Max Extractables

Bioreactor Sealing System

STERILE CULTURE

Steam In


Product Out

316°F SIP

Agitator Shaft Seal

Dynamic Critical

Port Connections

Static Sterile

Sampling Valves

Hygienic Design

CIP/SIP Lines

Thermal Cycling

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Applications

From upstream bioprocessing to final drug product manufacturing, our sealing solutions ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance throughout the pharmaceutical value chain.

Bioprocessing Equipment

Critical sealing for bioreactors, fermenters, and cell culture systems where sterility and contamination control are paramount.

Bioreactors
USP Class VI
Fermentation Tanks
Steam Sterilizable
Cell Culture Systems
Low Extractables

Key Requirements: Sterile processing, SIP/CIP compatibility, biological inertness, extractables control

API Manufacturing

Precision sealing for active pharmaceutical ingredient synthesis, purification, and processing equipment requiring chemical compatibility.

Reaction Vessels
Chemical Resistant
Crystallizers
Solvent Compatible
Filtration Systems
High Purity

Key Requirements: Chemical compatibility, high-temperature resistance, regulatory compliance

Drug Product Manufacturing

Hygienic sealing for formulation, filling, and packaging operations ensuring final product quality and patient safety.

Filling Lines
Hygienic Design
Tablet Presses
Food Grade
Packaging Equipment
Clean Room

Key Requirements: Hygienic design, particle control, cleaning validation, trace residue control

Pharmaceutical Equipment Applications

Upstream Processing

• Bioreactors & Fermenters
• Media Preparation
• Seed Trains
• Cell Culture Systems
• Perfusion Systems

Downstream Processing

• Chromatography Systems
• Filtration Equipment
• Centrifuges
• UF/DF Systems
• Buffer Preparation

Manufacturing

• Reaction Vessels
• Crystallizers
• Dryers
• Granulators
• Tablet Presses

Support Systems

• CIP/SIP Systems
• Steam Generators
• Water Systems
• HVAC Equipment
• Sampling Systems

Regulatory Compliance & Validation

Our pharmaceutical sealing materials meet the most stringent regulatory requirements and are supported by comprehensive validation documentation.

FDA Compliance

21 CFR 177.2600
Compliant
Food Contact Approval
Validated
DMF Submissions
Available

Complete FDA compliance documentation including material safety data, extractables testing, and regulatory support for submissions.

USP Standards

USP Class VI
Certified
Biological Reactivity
Pass
Extractables (E&L)
< 1 ppm

USP Class VI certification with comprehensive biological reactivity testing and extractables/leachables analysis per USP guidelines.

Global Standards

EU Directive 2003/2/EC
Compliant
3A Sanitary Standards
Approved
EHEDG Guidelines
Certified

International regulatory compliance including European regulations and global hygienic design standards.

Extractables & Leachables Analysis

Testing Protocols

Aqueous Extraction
USP <87>
• Purified water at 70°C for 24 hours
• pH 3.0 buffer and pH 11.0 buffer
• GC-MS and LC-MS analysis

Organic Extraction
USP <87>
• Ethanol at 50°C for 24 hours
• Isopropanol and hexane solvents
• Comprehensive organic analysis

Process Simulation
Custom
• Customer-specific process conditions
• Actual media and temperature exposure
• Long-term stability testing

Typical Results (ppm)

Material Water Alcohol Buffer
Pharma Silicone < 0.5 < 1.0 < 0.8
EPDM Pharma < 1.0 < 3.0 < 1.5
FKM Pharma < 0.3 < 0.5 < 0.4
FFKM Ultra-Pure < 0.1 < 0.2 < 0.1
Validation Package Includes:
  • • Complete analytical reports (GC-MS, LC-MS)
  • • Toxicological risk assessment
  • • Certificate of compliance
  • • Regulatory support documentation

Pharmaceutical-Grade Materials

Our comprehensive range of pharmaceutical-grade elastomers are specifically formulated and tested for biocompatibility, purity, and regulatory compliance.

Material FDA USP VI SIP Temp Extractables Applications
Pharma Silicone Class VI 275°F < 1 ppm General purpose, biocompatible
EPDM Pharmaceutical Class VI 300°F < 3 ppm Steam sterilization, aqueous
FKM Pharmaceutical Class VI 316°F < 0.5 ppm Chemical resistance, solvents
FFKM Ultra-Pure Class VI 350°F < 0.1 ppm Ultimate purity, aggressive media
PTFE Encapsulated Class VI 400°F < 0.05 ppm Universal compatibility

Steam-in-Place (SIP) Performance

Standard SIP Cycle
275°F / 30 min
All pharmaceutical materials validated for 1000+ SIP cycles with minimal property degradation.

Enhanced SIP Cycle
316°F / 60 min
Premium materials (FKM/FFKM) certified for extended high-temperature sterilization protocols.

SIP Validation Testing
  • • Compression set after 1000 SIP cycles
  • • Tensile strength retention > 80%
  • • Dimensional stability verification
  • • Extractables level maintenance

Clean-in-Place (CIP) Compatibility

Caustic Cleaning
2M NaOH @ 175°F
Validated resistance to sodium hydroxide cleaning solutions for protein and biofilm removal.

Acid Cleaning
1M HNO₃ @ 140°F
Chemical compatibility with nitric acid and other mineral acids for mineral deposit removal.

CIP Validation Matrix
• Detergent compatibility
• Sanitizer resistance
• Temperature cycling
• Contact time effects

Pharmaceutical Quality ROI Analysis

Calculate the business impact of pharmaceutical-grade sealing on your manufacturing operations, product quality, and regulatory compliance.

Quality Impact Calculator

$
Total pharmaceutical product value


$
Cost per rejected batch


$
Annual compliance & testing costs

Annual Quality Impact

Current Risk Profile

Expected Rejections:
5 batches
Rejection Cost:
$2,500,000
Testing/Validation:
$100,000
Regulatory Risk:
High
Total Annual Risk Cost:
$2,600,000

With Pharma-Grade Seals

Expected Rejections:
0.5 batches
Rejection Cost:
$250,000
Testing/Validation:
$50,000
Material Premium:
$25,000
Total Annual Cost:
$325,000

Net Benefits

Annual Savings:
$2,275,000
ROI on Material Investment:
9,100%
Risk Reduction:
90%
Payback Period:
4 days

Additional Quality Benefits


Reduced FDA audit risk

Enhanced product quality

Faster regulatory approvals

Improved brand reputation

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Complete Compliance Package

Regulatory Documentation

Complete FDA, USP, and international compliance certificates with extractables/leachables analysis.

Validation Support

Technical validation packages for SIP/CIP testing, biocompatibility, and process compatibility.

Expert Consultation

Direct access to our pharmaceutical engineers for material selection and application guidance.

Quality Cost Analysis

Detailed ROI analysis showing quality improvements and risk reduction benefits.

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200+
Pharma Companies

25+
Years Experience

99.9%
Quality Rate

Validated by Fortune 500 pharmaceutical manufacturers

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