Overview
Biological processes are less forgiving than chemical ones. Temperature has to be held within a narrow band, sterility has to be maintained through the batch and every surface has to clean and sterilise in place. Vixtec biopharma reactors are built in SS316L with internals polished to Ra 0.4 µm or better, crevice free welds, sloped drainable bottoms and hygienic tri clamp ports for feed, sampling, sparging and sensors.
Jackets provide precise heating and cooling, agitators are selected for low shear mixing where cultures demand it, and the unit is supplied with the material traceability, weld records and FAT protocol your validation team needs.
Specifications
- Material
- SS316L stainless steel
- Capacity
- From 50 litres for pilot work to production scale
- Internal finish
- Mirror or electro polished, Ra 0.4 µm or better
- Hygienic design
- Crevice free welds, full drainability, CIP and SIP compatible
- Heating and cooling
- Dimple jacket or half pipe coil for precise temperature control
- Agitation
- Low shear impeller or turbine agitators with hygienic sealing
- Fittings
- Tri clamp ports for feed, harvest, sampling, sparging, vent filter and probes
- Instrumentation
- Ports for temperature, pressure, level, pH and dissolved oxygen probes
- Testing
- Hydrostatic, pneumatic and radiographic testing, with material testing in NABL approved labs
- Documentation
- Material traceability, stage wise inspection and welding reports, and a full Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) protocol
Specifications are configured per order. Values above describe the range Vixtec manufactures, not a fixed model.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a biopharma reactor different from a chemical reactor?
Biopharma reactors prioritise sterility and cleanability: SS316L construction, Ra 0.4 µm internals, crevice free welds, full drainability and CIP and SIP compatibility. Agitation is designed for low shear so cultures are not damaged, and probe ports for pH and dissolved oxygen are standard.
Are Vixtec bioreactor vessels suitable for both cell culture and fermentation?
Yes. The vessel, agitation and sparging arrangement are configured to the process, whether mammalian cell culture that needs gentle mixing or microbial fermentation that needs higher oxygen transfer.
What documentation is supplied with a biopharma reactor?
Material traceability certificates, weld and stage wise inspection reports, surface finish reports and a full Factory Acceptance Test protocol, ready for your IQ and OQ.
Which standards do Vixtec vessels comply with?
Vessels are designed and fabricated to ASME standards and other globally recognised codes. Material lab testing is carried out in NABL approved labs, and every order ships with audit ready documentation for regulated industries.
Where is Vixtec Industries located and which regions do you serve?
Our factory is at 577/2, Bavla Dholka Road, Bavla, Dist. Ahmedabad 382220, Gujarat, India. We supply customers across India and can ship internationally on request.
How do I request a quote?
Use the enquiry form on this page or email info@vixtec.in with your capacity, material, process conditions and any compliance or documentation requirements. Our engineering team will respond to scope the next step.