Pharmaceutical

Rolling for Sterile Environments

Q: How does Davi ensure that stainless steel and aluminum plates do not suffer surface contamination or damage during the rolling process?

In pharmaceutical vessel fabrication, preserving the structural and surface integrity of thin stainless steel and aluminum plates is essential to maintain sterile, corrosion-resistant environments. To address this challenge, Davi equips its plate rolls with hardened and ground rolls specifically treated to maintain pristine surface finishes. This advanced surface protection eliminates the risk of cross-contamination or surface scoring. Furthermore, to handle delicate thin-gauge sheets without manual handling scratches or structural deformations, Davi integrates automatic feeding solutions including infeed conveyors, side supports, and overhead supports extending up to 3 m (9.84 ft).

Q: Why is the fully electric Davi MCE e-POWER the preferred choice for sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing environments?

Traditional hydraulic plate rolls present ongoing risks of oil leaks, fluid degradation, and airborne particulates, which can compromise cleanroom standards and sterile processes. The Davi MCE e-POWER fully electric plate roll solves this contamination risk by completely eliminating hydraulic fluids from its operation, providing a clean, 100% oil-free system ideal for sensitive environments. In addition to maintaining sterility, this electric architecture operates with 40% less noise—dropping from a typical 65 dB down to a whisper-quiet 58 dB—and reduces energy consumption by up to 65% by only drawing power when active.

Q: How does Davi achieve the high-precision geometries required for complex pharmaceutical equipment like cone mixers and dryer tanks?

Pharmaceutical process equipment often requires tight, complex curves and precise conical sections that are difficult to replicate consistently. Davi solves this through the combination of its planetary guides technology, which wraps plates tightly to achieve diameters as narrow as 1.1 times the top roll diameter, and the high-resolution iRoll eXtreme CNC control system. The system uses custom-programmed templates and automated algorithms to continuously monitor and adjust the rolling sequence in real time. This allows fabricators to achieve perfect repeatability on complex multi-radius geometries and conical shapes, drastically reducing manual correction times and test scrap.

Q: How can we guarantee production continuity and prevent downtime when fabricating critical pharmaceutical process equipment?

Unexpected equipment failures on a vessel production line can delay highly regulated manufacturing schedules and inflate operational costs. Davi mitigates this operational risk through its Failure Free Machine (FFM) system within the iRoll eXtreme control panel, which actively tracks component lifespans and issues predictive maintenance alerts to prevent unplanned outages. Furthermore, Davi supports pharmaceutical fabricators with a dedicated 24/5 technical service team and maintains over 11,000 unique spare parts in stock to ensure that immediate assistance and rapid component delivery keep your production line running without interruption.

The pharmaceutical industry demands the highest level of hygiene, surface quality, and geometric precision. Davi provides rolling solutions designed to manufacture sterile structures and high-performance process equipment, ensuring compliance with the most stringent global safety and quality standards.

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High-Automation for Thin Plate Processing

To meet the high-volume demands of the pharmaceutical industry, Davi integrates automation features:

Surface Protection

Hardened and ground rolls treated to maintain high-quality surface finishes on stainless steel, preventing any risk of contamination.

Automated Handling

Integration of infeed conveyors, side supports, and overhead supports (up to 3 m / 9.84 ft) to manage thin plates without manual intervention or structural deformation.

iRoll eXtreme Control

Advanced CNC systems that allow for the perfect repeatability of complex shapes, ensuring every shell meets exact design specifications.

Tailored Solutions

The pharmaceutical sector requires high volumes and the handling of thin plates with extreme care. Our machines are engineered to excel in these applications: