Stericlean+ robots for highly aseptic pharmaceutical processes

Stericlean+ epitomizes cleanliness in critical environments designed to eradicate a wide spectrum of microbial threats in isolator and fill/finish processes. Its optimal hygienic configuration ensures precise, robust operation that’s easily cleaned and decontaminated. Each system is accompanied by a comprehensive validation and documentation package, upholding the highest sterility standards.

Hygienic design

  • FDA compliant coating for the entire arm
  • VHP compatible
  • Hygienic covers with FDA compliant static gaskets - USP Grade VI
  • NSF H1 oil
  • ISO 5 - Grade A
  • Hollow Wrist option for optimized hygiene

Improved tightness and cleanability

  • FDA compliant dynamic joint sealing on all axis - USP Grade VI
  • IP65

Smart design

  • Encapsulated 6-axis arm enabled by hollow shaft drives, no external cables
  • Vertical connection for integration through the base
  • Attachement methods: 360° mounting possibility
  • Patented JCS smart gearbox
  • Unique and modular SIL3 / PL e safety functionalities

Validation and documentation package relating to cleanliness, cleanability and decontamination

  • D-Value
  • Microbiological resistance
  • H2O2 Desorption / Absorption test
  • Cleanability Test with Riboflavin
  • Surface roughness
  • Chemical resistance with 13 cleaning agents

Validated robots for the pharma environment

To stay in line with the new requirements, Stäubli partnered with SKAN, the world leader in manufacturing isolator systems, and specialized in pharma and aseptic environments.

„Through our SKANalytix service, we provide our customers with analytical support for their questions and concerns around aseptic processing“ Gregor Hommes, Head of Research and Strategic Business Development at SKAN.

The Stericlean+ is easily integrated in pharma automation thanks to its complete documentation, which supports the pharmaceutical industry in qualification of the entire machine. Stäubli offers a full range of validated robots including the documentation package required to ensure compatibility, safety and consistency and ease final acceptance of the entire machine.

Decontamination processes are key within the pharmaceutical sector, especially within an isolator environment. Stäubli and SKAN’s collaboration has resulted in the development of new features for the Stericlean+ package that ensure that the robots are suitable for aseptic manufacturing conditions.

Testing resulted in two major benefits. For Stäubli, greater progress in R&D design, and for clients, greater transparency about robot performance.

« We offer studies around all aspects of isolators, and run tests regarding product, process and operator safety with regard to isolator and cleanroom technology. » 

Gregor Hommes, Head of Research and Strategic Business Development at SKAN  

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Stericlean+ Hollow Wrist option

The Stericlean+ Hollow Wrist option from Stäubli Robotics is designed to optimize hygiene by encapsulating electrical wires and pneumatic lines inside the robot arm, minimizing external contamination risks and enhancing machine integration. This configuration improves cleanability and decontamination processes through its FDA-compliant materials and design, ensuring high standards required in aseptic environments. Additionally, the Stericlean+ Hollow Wrist is validated for cleanability and decontaminability, providing comprehensive documentation to support pharmaceutical automation processes.

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Main applications

  • Filling
  • Denesting
  • Renesting
  • Bag and TUBs opening
  • Weighing
  • Transferring
  • Capping
  • Stopper handling

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Technical specifications

6 axis robots Stericlean+
Model

TX2-40

TX2-60 / 60L

TX2-60 / 60L 
Hollow Wrist

TX2-90

Degrees of freedom6666
Load capacity (kg)24.5 / 3.7
4.5 / 3.714 
Reach at wrist (mm)515670 / 920710 / 945

1000 

Repeatability (mm)±0.02±0.02±0.02

±0.02

Cleanability H202 35%, H202 50%, Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), Diethenyl Ether, Ethanol, Hydrochloric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sulfuric Acid, Ammoniac, Cyclo-hexane, Formalin, Sodium hypochlorite, Peracetic Acid

Cleanroom standard:

ISO 14644-1

Class 5
GMP 

Grade A

Protection classIP65
Attachment methods360° mounting possibility
Stäubli controllerCS9

Available options

Stericlean H₂O₂ harness

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