Ajax Equipment has supplied a stainless steel, ATEX-rated agitated screw feeder to Sterling Pharma Solutions for feeding an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). The unit, mounted on a mobile frame, supports controlled and reliable powder delivery to downstream processing equipment.

Following powder flow testing to assess handling characteristics, Ajax tailored the feeder’s design to meet pharmaceutical standards. The hopper features a mirror-polished interior to promote powder flow and facilitate cleaning, while the agitator prevents compaction and ensures consistent feeding to the screw mechanism below.

Lewis Shaw, Technical Sales Engineer at Ajax, highlighted the importance of robust design and hygienic features in pharmaceutical applications. The feeder’s mobile frame also allows for easy removal from the production line when needed.

Sterling Pharma’s Gerard O’Mahony praised Ajax’s communication and technical support throughout the project.

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Sterling Pharma Solutions agitated screw feeder