It will be used to improve processing throughput of large batches of vials containing bacterial starter cultures for use in a variety of fermented food products.
Scientists at Chr Hansen have factory tested and installed the Fill-It to decrease production time of its culture inoculation material. It will also be used to convert non-Kosher strains to those that are Kosher-certified.
James Lemanczyk, microbial service technician at Chr Hansen, said: “We were using a huge semi-automated filling system that took two people to operate, with one technician loading vials at one end and another one to remove and package the vials at the other. It was very time-consuming and we knew we had to upgrade our process to make it not only more efficient but also more consistent.
“We assessed two automated filling systems, but chose Fill-It because the system is so compact. We can use it in a standard laminar flow cabinet, and can fit the system with a disposable tube set, as well as adapt it to fit 5mL sterile Nunc tubes. These features will not only save time with batch set-up but will help us ensure there is minimal operator interaction to produce cultures that are kept pure and contamination-free during each run.”
Source: Tap Biosystems
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