Gx® Advance Ampoule
Higher fill & finish efficiency by manufacturing excellence
- Proven performance on existing filling equipment
- Tighter AQLs and less cosmetic defects
- Greater dimensional stability
- 100% in-line inspection (dimensional & visual)
- Improved breaking forces (on request)
- Improved hydrolytic resistance (on request)
Benefits of the Gx® Advance Ampoule
Internationally standardized product
Full compliance to ISO standards to address pharma quality
Local-for-local supply
Secured supply chain by global availability with short lead times
Proven functionality
Seamless integration into all existing fill & finish equipment
State-of-the-art material
Glass tubing from all major suppliers available
Improved fill & finish efficiency
Superior product quality leads to less defects on fill & finish lines with improved performance and reduced TCO
Higher Product Quality Level
Tighter AQLs and reduced cosmetic defects. Increased dimensional consistency
Advanced system variety
Additional system features like surface treatment and elastomer components available
Product Offerings
Customization allows to opt in and out of certain features
| Gx® Value Level | Gx® Advance Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrolytic resistance | CpK > 1.33 | CpK > 1.67 |
| Breaking force | CpK > 1.0 | CpK > 1.67 |
| Cosmetic appearance | < 500 Micron | < 300 Micron |
Gx® Ampoules Type B/C/D Specifications
Broad Portfolio of High-Quality Glass Ampoules
- Production sites in Europe, Americas and Asia for risk mitigation
- Type I tubing
- 1 – 50 ml
- Form B, C, D acc. to DIN ISO EN 9187-1/2
- Special ampoules upon customer request
- Various break systems (OPC, CBR and Score Ring)
- ISO 9001 and 15378
- International pharmacopeia (USP, EP etc.)
- ISO 719/720
Opening Systems
One Point Cut
- Small cut at constriction weakens the glass
- Cut control via cut length
- Highest accuracy for breaking force
- Low level of glass particle creation
Color Break-Ring
- Color at constriction weakens the glass
- Regular accuracy for breaking force
- Medium level of glass particle creation
- Color particle
Score-Ring
- Cut around the constriction
- Regular accuracy for breaking force
- Medium level of glass particle creation
High-Technology Camera Inspection Systems
Dimensional/Cosmetic control system
- All lines are equipped with dimensional control systems
- Up to 28 parameters (e.g., all diameters, all lengths, OPC parameters, code ring positions, eccentricity, stem, radius etc.)
- Windows at body and stem to detect cosmetic defects
- Detection of OPC and code ring spots
Print text inspection system (Vimec)
- Wertheim: 8 lines equipped
- Boleslawiec: 2 lines equipped
- Queretaro: 8 lines equipped
