Precise batch control without additional weighing steps
For more than fifteen years, RAVAS mobile weighing solutions have been part of the production process at a pharmaceutical company in India. In this highly regulated environment, accuracy, traceability and process control are essential to product quality and patient safety. The long-standing collaboration is supported by local service and specialist expertise.
Mobile weighing for batching
Batch accuracy as the foundation of pharmaceutical manufacturing
In the pharmaceutical industry, every batch produced must correspond exactly to the prescribed formulation. Batch accuracy therefore forms the basis of quality assurance, regulatory compliance and patient safety. Even minor deviations in raw material quantities, process parameters or documentation can have far-reaching consequences.
This requires:
Precise weighing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients to prevent under- or over-dosing;
Strict control of process parameters such as mixing time, temperature and humidity;
Consistent product quality across different batches to guarantee uniform efficacy of the final product;
Full traceability via Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) or electronic recording systems.
For a pharmaceutical company based in India, these requirements are part of everyday practice. The organisation was therefore looking for a way to weigh accurately without interrupting the production flow or adding extra steps to the process.
The benefits of mobile weighing during batch checks
Weighing and material handling in a single process step
RAVAS’s mobile weighing systems play a crucial role within the production facility of a pharmaceutical company based in India. The weighing hand pallet trucks combine material handling with real-time weighing, enabling accurate batch control without additional weighing steps.
In practice, materials are weighed from storage or feeding systems into mobile stainless-steel containers. These containers are then transported directly to the next process step or mixer. This eliminates the need for a separate weighing station. The result is a more efficient process with fewer transport movements, fewer operations and an uninterrupted workflow.
Why real-time weighing is so important
The role of the RAVAS hand pallet trucks goes beyond simply recording weights. Within pharmaceutical production environments, accuracy and traceability are non-negotiable. Every batch must correspond exactly to the specified formulation and be fully documentable.
By combining weighing and internal transport into a single process step, the RAVAS solution supports a pharmaceutical company based in India in:
Achieving accurate batch control;
Complying with pharmaceutical regulations and quality standards;
Ensuring full traceability of raw materials and processes;
Increasing logistical efficiency without interrupting the production flow.
In this way, the systems make a direct contribution to both operational efficiency and quality assurance.
Mobile weighing made to measure
Tailored to the specific requirements of a pharmaceutical company based in India
For the pharmaceutical company in India, various specialised solutions within the RAVAS portfolio were considered. The options included the all-stainless-steel INOX series for hygienic production environments, the high-precision ProLine series for mixing, dosing and batch processes, and the ATEX-certified EXi series for potentially explosive atmospheres. Where a standard configuration does not fully meet the user’s requirements, bespoke solutions are also an option.
By first analysing the customer’s processes and challenges, RAVAS helps pharmaceutical companies select a solution that not only complies with applicable regulations but also fits in perfectly with the user’s day-to-day operations.
Local support as a key to success
In addition to technology, service also plays a key role in the collaboration between the pharmaceutical company in India and RAVAS. For local support, RAVAS works in India with Mobile Weighing Solutions India (MWSI), a specialist partner responsible for the servicing, calibration, spare parts and technical support of the systems at the pharmaceutical company in India. This ensures that enquiries or service requests are dealt with promptly and that the availability of the equipment is guaranteed.
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Result: over fifteen years of trust in mobile weighing technology
The collaboration between a pharmaceutical company based in India, MWSI and RAVAS demonstrates how mobile weighing technology can contribute to efficient and accurate production processes within a highly regulated environment. By combining real-time weighing with material handling, processes are simplified, the workflow remains intact and batch accuracy is guaranteed.
More than fifteen years after the initial implementation, the RAVAS systems remain an integral part of the day-to-day operations of a pharmaceutical company based in India. As such, the collaboration serves as an example of how reliable technology, local support and a long-term partnership can collectively contribute to success within the pharmaceutical industry.
Mobile weighing for batch control
Our INOX, Proline en EXi products
RAVAS ProLine-2100 EXi
The ProLine-2100 EXi is an explosion-proof weighing hand pallet truck designed for high-precision weighing tasks. It is ATEX-certified and comes fitted with stainless steel fork shoes as standard.
- Weighs with an accuracy of up to 100 grams
- Featuring patented FlexBolts technology
- Option: rotatable indicator
RAVAS Proline Touch INOX
Stainless-steel weighing hand pallet truck with a touchscreen display for highly accurate weighing tasks. Ideally suited for sectors including the food industry, the (petro)chemical industry and the pharmaceutical industry.
- Weighing capacity: 2,000 kg
- Weighing range: 0.1–0.5 kg
- Optional: OIML Class III-certified version or thermal printer
RAVAS 2560 EXi INOX
An explosion-proof weighing hand pallet truck with an integrated weighing scale, designed for use in hazardous environments and ATEX-certified for Zones 1/21 and 2/22, constructed entirely from stainless steel.
- Weighing capacity: 2,000 kg
- Weighing range: 0,2 - 1 kg
- Optional: OIML Class III-certified version or thermal printer