Weighing and Dispensing Containment Isolator (WDCI)

The Esco Weighing and Dispensing Containment Isolators (WDCI) are advanced containment systems providing controlled negative pressure environments to maximize personnel protection during weighing and dispensing of potent compounds.

Esco WDCIs’ provide standard configurable designs that are able to adapt to various weighing and dispensing quantities and accuracies.

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Features

Fully welded single-piece SS316L internal chambers with rounded coved corners
Pressure tested to ISO 14644-7
Inflatable antibacterial, USP Class VI compliant and food grade FDA approved gaskets providing both proactive and reactive sealing
Safe change glove system allowing change of gloves whilst maintaining a contained system
Integrated anti-vibration granite platform for analytical balance placement
Integrated automated pressure decay testing
Clean interior and exterior finishing
Safe change filters to allow in-process filter replacement
Lighting external to isolator chamber for ease of servicing and process chamber cleanliness
Integrated automated height adjustment providing 280mm of motion for ergonomic comfort

Principle

Weighing and Dispensing Containment Isolator Airflow Scheme

Models

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS		WDCI - 2G	WDCI - 3G	WDCI - 4G	WDCI - 5G
Nominal Size Process Chamber		1190 mm (46.9”)	1590 mm (62.8”)	1990 mm (78.3”)	2390 mm (94.1”)
External Dimensions (W x D x H)	Without Base Stand	1200 x 800 x 1730 mm (47.2” x 31.4” x 68.1”)	1600 x 800 x 1730 mm (62.9” x 31.4” x 68.1”)	2000 x 800 x 1730 mm (78.7” x 31.4” x 68.1”)	2400 x 800 x 1730 mm (94.4” x 31.4” x 68.1”)
	With Adjustable Base Stand (Min)	1200 x 800 x 2080 mm (47.2” x 31.4” x 81.8”)	1600 x 800 x 2080 mm (62.9” x 31.4” x 81.8”)	2000 x 800 x 2080 mm (78.7” x 31.4” x 81.8”)	2400 x 800 x 2080 mm (94.4” x 31.4” x 81.8”)
	With Adjustable Base Stand (Max)	1200 x 800 x 2360 mm (47.2” x 31.4” x 92.9”)	1600 x 800 x 2360 mm (62.9” x 31.4” x 92.9”)	2000 x 800 x 2360 mm (78.7” x 31.4” x 92.9”)	2400 x 800 x 2360 mm (94.4” x 31.4” x 92.9”)
Internal Dimensions (W x D x H)		1190 x 633 x 842 mm (46.9” x 24.9” x 33.1”)	1590 x 633 x 842 mm (62.8” x 24.9” x 33.1”)	1990 x 633 x 842 mm (78.3” x 24.9” x 33.1”)	2390 x 633 x 842 mm (94.1” x 24.9” x 33.1”)
Glove Port Height Min		950 mm (37.4”)	950 mm (37.4”)	950 mm (37.4”)	950 mm (37.4”)
Glove Port Height Max		1300 mm (51.1”)	1300 mm (51.1”)	1300 mm (51.1”)	1300 mm (51.1”)
Chamber Pressure		Negative Pressure	Negative Pressure	Negative Pressure	Negative Pressure
Airflow Type		Turbulent Flow	Turbulent Flow	Turbulent Flow	Turbulent Flow
Airflow Volume - Maximum (Intake & Exhaust) - Normal Operation		21 m3/h	21 m3/h	21 m3/h	21 m3/h
Airflow Volume - Maximum (Intake & Exhaust) - Glove Breach Protection		75 m3/h	75 m3/h	75 m3/h	75 m3/h
Filter Type - Inlet		H14 Cartridge Filter with PVC Shroud	H14 Cartridge Filter with PVC Shroud	H14 Cartridge Filter with PVC Shroud	H14 Cartridge Filter with PVC Shroud
Filter Efficiency - Inlet - Safe Change		99.999%	99.999%	99.999%	99.999%
Filter Efficiency - Exhaust - Safe Change		H14 Push Push Filter with SS 316L Housing	H14 Push Push Filter with SS 316L Housing	H14 Push Push Filter with SS 316L Housing	H14 Push Push Filter with SS 316L Housing
Lighting Level		≥ 650 lux (≥ 60 foot-candles)	≥ 650 lux (≥ 603 foot-candles)	≥ 650 lux (≥ 60 foot-candles)	≥ 650 lux (≥ 60 foot-candles)
Sound Level		≤ 68 dBA	≤ 68 dBA	≤ 68 dBA	≤ 68 dBA
Isolator Construction	Chamber	SS 316L	SS 316L	SS 316L	SS 316L
	Service Housing	SS 304	SS 304	SS 304	SS 304
	Support Frame	SS 304	SS 304	SS 304	SS 304
Anti vibration weighing mount	Black Granite for Analytical Weigh Scale	✔	✔	✔	✔
Isolator Finish	Chamber Internal	≤ 0.4 Ra	≤ 0.4 Ra	≤ 0.4 Ra	≤ 0.4 Ra
	Chamber External	≤ 0.6 Ra	≤ 0.6 Ra	≤ 0.6 Ra	≤ 0.6 Ra
	Service Housing External	0.6 Ra	0.6 Ra	0.6 Ra	0.6 Ra
	Support Frame	1.0 Ra	1.0 Ra	1.0 Ra	1.0 Ra
Controls	Color 6” HMI - Siemens - CE Marked	✔	✔	✔	✔
Controls	Operator Specific Login sets Isolator Working Height for Ergonomic Comfort (Selectable)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Electrical Requirements (By Client)	110-120 V, AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 1Ø	✔	✔	✔	✔
	220-240 V, AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 1Ø	✔	✔	✔	✔
	480 V, AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 3Ø	✔	✔	✔	✔
Compressed Air requirements (By Client)	6 Barg Pressure at 5Itr/sec	✔	✔	✔	✔
Exhaust Duct Requirements (By Client) - Thimble Connection Required		101.6 mm (4”)	101.6 mm (4”)	101.6 mm (4”)	101.6 mm (4”)

Accessories

Built-in options

System comes with optional inert environment software
Fully welded or gasket sealed Rapid Transfer Port (RTP) adaptor is included allowing future expansion or reduction of the pass-through diameter
System comes with built-in wash-in-place (WIP) and clean-in-place (CIP) connections for future upgrade (or additional purge gun)
Built-in 4” connection for future split butterfly valves or other charging systems at base
Single port glove leak testers
Weighing balance with external surface mounted display and tare
- With black granite anti-vibration weighing platforms

Brochures & Sell Sheets

Esco Pharma Product Guide

Weighing and Dispensing Containment Isolator (WDCI) Sell Sheet