Tablet, powder and capsule production in the pharmaceutical industry

The Masterflex Group supports critical pharmaceutical processes with reliable, hygienic and regulatory-compliant high-tech hose system solutions. Pharmaceutical hoses are essential components for sensitive applications such as tableting, powder and capsule production.

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Standard or bespoke – pharmaceutical hoses, hose systems and development solutions for sensitive pharmaceutical processes

Tablet, powder and capsule production in the pharmaceutical industry

Our safety and quality standards, combined with our experienced staff, enable you to find exactly what you are looking for. Masterflex’s food and pharmaceutical hoses comply with national and international regulations and have therefore been used in the food and pharmaceutical sectors for decades. The most common approvals in Europe include, for example, Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and FDA 21 CFR §177.2600 (the material complies with the aforementioned FDA food safety regulations). APT, a valuable part of the Masterflex Group, specialises in highly durable and high-purity hose solutions made from fluoroplastics, featuring Teflon™ Diamond as a seal of quality, additional certifications and full traceability. 

Novoplast Schlauchtechnik also offers ready-to-install hose assemblies and flexible smooth-bore hoses for automated pharmaceutical applications. A wide range of product solutions, combined expertise in materials, engineering and the sector, and a single point of contact for the Group. 

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Pharmaceutical tubing for conveying materials: powders, capsules, tablets, pills

Powder and capsule conveying with process reliability that protects the product

Just one example: Master-PUR DualFlow, with its innovative thermoplastic inner lining, enables the conveying of powders, capsules and tablets in a particularly gentle manner. The new premium pharmaceutical hose supports a flow-optimised, controlled flow of material, ensuring that sensitive products remain intact throughout the process. Our pharmaceutical hoses, made from high-performance plastics, connect mixing vessels, granulators and tablet presses in pharmaceutical production and ensure the safe transport of powders, air and process media.

 

Pre-assembled hose sets and assemblies

Reliable hose kits and system solutions reduce your assembly workload 

Our range of services goes beyond FDA-compliant pharmaceutical hoses for pharmaceutical and food applications. On request, we can support you with engineering services as well as pre-assembled, customised hose sets and assemblies – developed to fit perfectly and ready to use. This allows you to reduce assembly time, save valuable resources and speed up your processes.
 

Vacuum conveyance of tablet powder

Hose and connection systems for the vacuum conveyance of tablet powder

The vacuumconveyance of tablet powder requires a precisely coordinated combination of tubing and connection solutions. A high-performance pharmaceutical hose ensures stable conveying conditions, minimised product losses and reliable integration into existing plant systems. This enables even demanding conveying routes to be designed efficiently and hygienically.

 

Transfer of solid products – order safe pharmaceutical hoses

Media transfer of solids in the pharmaceutical industry

When transferring pharmaceutical solids, abrasion resistance, flexibility and cleanability must work together in precise harmony. A robust pharmaceutical hose can be designed for abrasion resistance, flexibility, CIP resistance and efficiency to ensure reliable performance even under high process loads. This extends service life and supports cost-effective production processes.

Hygienic product transfer for cough syrups and liquid medicines

Safe conveyance of liquid pharmaceutical substances 

Is liquid pharmaceuticals one of your sensitive applications? In the manufacture of liquid medicines such as cough syrups, plastic hoses form the central link in the pharmaceutical industry between mixing tanks, storage tanks, filter systems and filling lines. A high-quality pharmaceutical hose ensures a hygienic, reliable and medium-compatible product flow. Particularly with sensitive liquid substances, safe conveyance is crucial for process stability and product quality. The Masterflex Group brands APT, Novoplast Schlauchtechnik and Masterflex combine their synergies. Segment Leader Marc-Julian will be happy to advise you.

Pharmaceutical tubing – fluoropolymer solutions for sensitive, high-end applications

With Teflon™ Diamond – bespoke fluoropolymer solutions for high-end applications

APT, based in Düsseldorf, develops bespoke high-purity fluoropolymer solutions for pharmaceutical and biotech applications where durability, safety and the highest precision are essential. Where absolute purity is required, materials and compliance down to the last detail are crucial. Masterflex Group’sFDA-compliant pharmaceutical tubing solutions and high-purity tubing support applications where product protection, material purity and regulatory compliance are top priorities. This results in robust tubing concepts for sensitive pharmaceutical production environments.

Customised pharmaceutical hoses and engineering services

Pharmaceutical hoses, connectors, bespoke solutions and engineering services from the Masterflex Group in Germany and around the world

As you can see, depending on the medium, temperature range, pressure requirements and flexibility needs, we can assist you in selecting the right connection solution for the pharmaceutical industry. Working closely with you, we develop compliant hose solutions that are technically and regulatory suitable for your application. Advantages of complete hose systems: optimised flow, no dead spaces, improved handling, high operational reliability, precisely fitted geometries, secure connection technology, durable connection solutions, and bespoke solutions tailored to your specific process.

Securely connecting pharmaceutical tubing – connection technology & connectors

The perfect combination of hose and connection technology

Many food and pharmaceutical processes involve critical interfaces – with a correspondingly high risk of costly downtime, media loss and contamination. This makes it all the more important not only to choose the right hose, but also the correct connection technology. At Masterflex Group, these two elements come together to form a well-designed hose system. Depending on the application, we combine our hoses with connectors and fitting elements such as Combiflex PU threaded sockets, clamps, sleeves or flanges – either screwed on or directly moulded in place. For fine, flexible tubes – which we also refer to as smooth-bore hoses – we also offer precisely fitting stainless steel connectors for accurate, hygienic and secure connections.

Wrong pharmaceutical tubing? Let us help you avoid chaos and downtime in the laboratory and production environment!

Safe pharmaceutical tubing helps to avoid costly risks in the pharmaceutical industry. Produce safely and with peace of mind with us. When active ingredients are transformed into precisely dosed tablets, capsules or liquid medicines in pharmaceutical production, every step of the process must function accurately, hygienically and with absolute reliability. 

This is precisely where our group’s strength lies: in intelligently designed, pharmaceutical-grade hose systems that not only convey media but also actively safeguard sensitive production processes. Plastic & metal
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Our pharmaceutical hoses embody well-considered materials expertise, high purity and the ability to reliably handle even complex specialist applications. This results in solutions that effectively bring together development, production and quality assurance in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. 

The specific application and manufacturing environment determine which hose is the perfect fit. Segment Leader Marc-Julian Ott will be happy to advise you.

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Hoses for the food and pharmaceutical industries – your point of contact

We look forward to receiving your enquiry regarding food and pharmaceutical hoses

Please use our contact form or get in touch with our segment leader, Marc-Julian Ott. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Masterflex Group’s pharmaceutical-grade plastic hoses

  • What role do FDA compliance and regulatory requirements play in pharmaceutical tubing?

    In the pharmaceutical industry, tubing solutions must not only function technically but also meet regulatory requirements. Relevant requirements such as FDA compliance, EU regulations, material-specific purity and traceable documentation help to reliably support product safety, quality assurance and validatable processes in demanding production environments. Please ask us; we generally meet all relevant requirements and provide the appropriate certificates.

  • Which pipework systems are suitable for CIP/SIP processes and the cleaning of pharmaceutical plant?

    CIP/SIP processes require hose systems that are temperature-resistant, media-resistant and designed for hygienic cleaning. They connect supply units to production plant and ensure the safe delivery of water, cleaning agents or steam, so that cleaning cycles can be carried out efficiently, reliably and in a traceable manner. Suitable options include, for example, the Master-PUR DualFlow or Master-PUR LF Food. Please contact us for advice.

  • How do procurement professionals and laboratory staff find the right tubing solution for sensitive pharmaceutical applications?

    The right hose solution is determined by a combination of the medium, temperature, pressure, purity requirements, system interface and process objective. For purchasers, factors such as cost-effectiveness, availability and documentation are just as important as technical suitability, whilst users in laboratories and pharmaceutical manufacturing prioritise reliable handling, hygienic safety and consistent flow control.

  • Do you supply pharmaceutical tubing made from fluoropolymers?

    Yes – with APT, Düsseldorf, we have an internationally recognised specialist within the Group for pharmaceutical tubing solutions and moulded tubing made from safe fluoropolymers. The products come with quality certification and full traceability.

  • Which hose solution is suitable for conveying powders, tablets and capsules in pharmaceutical production?

    In addition to Master-Pur Food LF, Polderflex, Master-PUR-DualFlow, Master-Tube 98 A Food and Combiflex hose systems, there are numerous suitable hose solutions available. It all depends on the application. Seek expert advice! In any case, for the conveyance of powders, tablets and capsules, transport hose systems that are gentle on the product, abrasion-resistant and designed for process reliability are ideal. Controlled material flow, a smooth inner surface and a choice of materials tailored to the medium are crucial to ensure that sensitive products can be transported safely between mixing vessels, granulators and tablet presses.

  • What should OEMs and project managers look out for when selecting pharmaceutical tubing?

    When selecting pharmaceutical tubing, OEMs and project managers should pay particular attention to media resistance, purity, connection compatibility, bend radius, cleanability and regulatory requirements. It is equally important that the hose system can be reliably integrated into existing plant designs and is suitable for both day-to-day operation and for maintenance, validation and documentation. The combination of the hose and the appropriate connection technology is crucial. 

  • Why are dead-space-free pipework systems so important in pharmaceutical manufacturing?

    Dead-space-free hose systems reduce the risk of product residues, contamination and unwanted deposits in hygiene-critical processes. In pharmaceutical manufacturing in particular, they support reproducible processes, improved cleanability and greater process reliability when conveying liquid or solid media.

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