Buck Systems is the market-leading specialist for the supply of IBC Systems for contained and integrated materials handling solutions to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries worldwide. With an individual approach to each customer’s needs, extensive experience and know-how, we deliver excellence and technological innovation for our customers’ long-term competitive advantage.

Below you will find typical examples of pharmaceutical processes in which GEA Pharma Systems using Buck Systems technologies can support you:

Containment Methods

Often docking operations have to be performed, these operations traditionally take place in expensive clean room environments because of the risk of releasing dangerous materials after undocking. GEA Pharma Systems docking systems using Buck Systems technology, explains alternative methods allowing the docking and undocking operations to be carried out in a non-controlled environment ... Read more

Powder Discharge Systems

A controlled discharge of product from an IBC is a key consideration in the design of an IBC System (Container System) ... Read more

Dispensing Systems

The Buck Systems range of modular dispensing solutions provide for simple ergonomic operation whilst ensuring control of the dispensing process. The dispensary control system interlocks the process with the recipe management system to provide batch data security and traceability for validation purposes. Additional features such as removable hoppers and additional extraction provide increased safety for operators and simplicity for cleaning ... Read more

IBC Blending

Container blending as part of an IBC system has long been established as the most efficient method of blending granules and powders in the pharmaceutical manufacturing process. Reduced loading and unloading times, reduced cleaning time of both machinery and room, improved containment and batch integrity have established container (IBC) blending as the pharmaceutical industry’s technology of choice ... Read more

IBC System feeding into a Granulation Process

IBC system key process flow interfaces for a granulation area. The effective and safe transfer of both excipients and active ingredients is essential and there are a number of options ... Read more

Milling and Sieving

Buck Systems specialises in the integration of all types of Mills and Sieves to suit individual project requirements ... Read more

IBC Tablet Handling Systems

Handling of tablets and capsules, either coated or uncoated in a modern pharmaceutical production facility has to consider in great detail with consideration for containment, cleaning, and the security of the tablets ... Read more

In-line Contamination free Sampling

GEA Pharma Systems offers a range of contained sampling devices; disposable using the Hicoflex® sampling technology and non-disposable the Buck® Sampler technology - Contamination Free Sampling ... Read more

Automated IBC Systems for Contained Materials Handling

The level of automation for a contained materials handling system requires careful consideration when planning your IBC System. Under-specifying automated control can increase operator safety risks, e.g. manually operating a containment valve above a rotary tablet press. Obvious benefits of automation include; improved productivity and reliability (even after allowing for the increased validation requirement), also leading to reduced manning and operating costs. Buck Systems provide a range of integrated software solutions for automated control ... Read more