Steridose is highly specialized in the design development and manufacturing of magnetic coupled mixers and radial diaphragm valves. Steridose is a global company with headquarters in 613 Colby Drive Waterloo, ON, N2V 1A1, Canada. IDEX Inc. has acquired Steridose in July 2019. Ultrapharma is authorised representative of Steridose in Belgium and the Netherlands.One click on the above Steridose logo will bring you to the website where you can find all information about the products.
Aseptic Mixing & Flow Control Solutions
Steridose specialises in magnetic coupled mixers and radial diaphragm valves designed for critical pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical processes.
As an authorised Steridose representative in the Netherlands and Belgium, Ultrapharma supplies Steridose mixing and valve solutions, spare parts and components, supported by local technical expertise and application support.
The Steridose portfolio combines hygienic design, reliable performance and high-purity materials to help maintain product purity and process integrity throughout critical production processes.
Steridose has decades of experience with magnetic mixing technology and has developed specialised product ranges such as the Sterimixer® and Sterivalve® specifically around the requirements of aseptic processing.
Sterimixer®
Magnetic Coupled Mixing for Aseptic Processes
The Sterimixer® is a bottom-mounted magnetic coupled mixer developed for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical processing.
Unlike conventional mixers with a shaft penetrating the vessel wall, the Sterimixer transfers power through a magnetic coupling. This eliminates the need for a rotating shaft through the vessel wall and a conventional mechanical seal, helping to maintain containment and isolation between the process and the surrounding environment.
The bottom-mounted configuration also allows mixing at very low liquid levels while eliminating the need for overhead mixing equipment.
Key Benefits
Typical Applications
Sterimixer systems can be used throughout upstream, downstream and fill & finish operations.
Typical applications include:
Sterimixer® Range
Flexible Mixing for Different Process Requirements. Mixing performance depends on factors such as tank volume, viscosity, required pumping capacity and the amount of shear that can be applied to the product. Steridose therefore offers different Sterimixer sizes and impeller configurations for different process requirements.
Ultrapharma supplies Sterimixer systems and components for:
Sterimixer Medium Shear (SMMS)
The supplied Steridose product range includes impellers, bushing units and drive units across these mixer sizes.
SMA Impeller
The SMA impeller is optimised for Cleaning-in-Place while submerged in the cleaning liquid. This improves cleanability in applications involving liquids with sticky properties.
SMO Impeller
The SMO impeller is optimised for in-tank spray-ball cleaning and does not require submergence during the cleaning process.
SMMS – Medium Shear
For applications requiring a higher level of shear, Steridose offers the Sterimixer Medium Shear (SMMS).
The SMMS is particularly suitable for applications such as incorporating powders that are difficult to wet.
Designed for High-Purity Processing
Sterimixer systems are designed and manufactured for demanding pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical environments.
Steridose specifies:
Depending on the Sterimixer model and process requirements, configurations are available with Tungsten Carbide, Silicon Carbide and, for selected models, Dri-amond™ bearing components. Electropolished versions are also available within the range.
Drive Units & Magnet Lowering Device
Sterimixer drive units are available in different configurations depending on mixer size and installation requirements.
For selected models, a Magnet Lowering Device (LD) is available. This allows the magnetic coupling to be disengaged without removing the complete drive unit from the vessel, simplifying impeller removal and reducing service time. Existing compatible drive units can also be retrofitted with this feature.
Sterimixer® Spare Parts & Components
Support for Existing Installations
In addition to complete mixing solutions, Ultrapharma supplies original Steridose components and spare parts for maintenance, replacement and existing Sterimixer installations.
Available components include:
The correct component depends on the Sterimixer model, existing configuration and process requirements. Ultrapharma can assist with identifying the appropriate Steridose component for your installation.
Sterivalve®
Aseptic Radial Diaphragm Valves
The Sterivalve® range provides flow control for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical liquid processes.
Its hydrodynamically optimised design combines low flow resistance with a hygienic valve design. All moving parts within the actuator are completely isolated from contact with the process fluid.
Sterivalve is available in a range of sizes and configurations for both process valve and tank bottom outlet applications.
Key Benefits
Sterivalve® Configurations
Sterivalve offers different configurations to accommodate a variety of process and installation requirements.
Steridose identifies configurations including:
Tank bottom outlet valves:
Process valves:
The brochure illustrates these different configurations together with manual and pneumatic stainless-steel actuator options.
Sterivalve® Diaphragms
Original Replacement Diaphragms
The diaphragm is one of the principal process-contact components of the Sterivalve and plays an important role in maintaining hygienic separation between the process fluid and actuator.
Steridose offers diaphragm options in:
Silicone | EPDM | PTFE
The Steridose documentation specifies these diaphragm materials as USP Class VI options.
Ultrapharma supplies original Steridose replacement diaphragms for multiple Sterivalve sizes.
The current Ultrapharma range includes diaphragms for sizes 12, 25, 38, 51 and 76, with available diaphragm materials depending on the valve size.
Sterivalve® Actuators
Manual & Pneumatic Operation
Sterivalve systems can be equipped with manual or pneumatic actuators depending on the required valve operation and process automation.
Ultrapharma supplies Steridose manual and pneumatic actuators for multiple Sterivalve sizes and configurations.
Steridose also provides the possibility to fit actuators with sensors for integration into plant monitoring and control systems.
Sterivalve® Spare Parts & Components
Ultrapharma supplies a selection of original Steridose components for maintenance and servicing of Sterivalve installations, including:
For replacement components, Ultrapharma can assist in identifying the correct part based on the existing valve size and configuration.
Why Steridose from Ultrapharma?
Proven Technology. Local Expertise. Correct equipment selection is essential in high-purity pharmaceutical processing. Mixer size, impeller design, bearing materials, valve configuration and diaphragm selection all need to match the requirements of the process.
With Ultrapharma, customers in the Netherlands and Belgium have a local partner for Steridose products, replacement components and technical support.
Whether you are engineering a new installation, maintaining an existing system or replacing a specific component, we can help identify the appropriate Steridose solution for your application.
Need help selecting the right Steridose solution?
Our specialists can assist with the selection of Sterimixer systems, impellers, bushing units, drive units, Sterivalve diaphragms, actuators and spare parts.
Contact Ultrapharma for technical support or request a quotation.
Our technical team is ready to help you select the right solution for your application
