FillTech Laboratory – the powder and liquid filling experts

The FillTech laboratory in Bologna, Italy is the center of expertise for all your questions relating to liquid filling and powder filling processes.

Your dosing challenges

  • Performance improvement

  • Process speed and efficiency improvement

  • Product formulation

  • Sticky powders

  • Irregular types of powders

  • Highly hygroscopic powders

  • Microspheres

  • Heat-sensitive products

  • Highly viscous liquids

  • Foamy liquids

  • Alcohol-based liquids


Our services

  • Performance optimisation

  • Product assessment

  • Determination of best filling parameters

  • Comprehensive analysis of all required specifications for powders and liquids

  • Troubleshooting challenges on the overall process

  • Scalability option

  • Customisation of powder filling machines and liquid filling machines for special applications

  • Testing of new machine features and machine development

  • … and many more

Our equipment and features

  • Mass-flow meter for filling

  • Peristaltic pumps

  • Different types of volumetric pumps for sterile and non-sterile applications, including Romaco’s patented UniVersa™ pump

  • Vacuum assisted dosing disc

  • Donut™ powder pick and place dosing system

  • Auger filling

Innojet

Granulation experts

Tecpharm

Coating experts

We help you with your specific powder filling and liquid filling process optimisation and challenges!

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FAQ

Is FillTech suitable to test pharmaceutical products? 

Filltech is suitable to test pharmaceutical as well as nutraceutical products. When it's crucial to assess factors like precision, sterility, and compliance with regulatory standards, FillTech Lab in Bologna will help you identify the perfect solutions for your filling needs, taking into consideration the specific requirements of pharmaceutical production. Explore alternatives tailored to pharmaceutical needs for optimal performance and regulatory compliance with the support of our experienced team! 

Are there any specific requirements to use FillTech services? 

If you would like to use Filltech Lab services, please contact Romaco via our sales network, or directly via our website or just click on contact us.

 Which kind of test can be done in FillTech? 

Mainly dosing tests: Feasibility, Accuracy, Consistency, Speed assessment 

Which tools/machines/technologies are available in FillTech? 

We have rotary piston pumps (ceramic or stainless steel), peristaltic pumps, volumetric syringes and a mass flow meter. 

Which type of products can be tested? 

At the moment the Lab is dedicated to liquid testing. Romaco Bologna can also provide support for testing and assessing powder applications and cartooning/packaging solutions. 

How are test results delivered? 

Report or report + video

Do you have expertise in filling and finishing of pharmaceutical or nutraceutical products? 

Romaco Macofar expertise covers sterile and non-sterile filling of liquids and powders into vials – starting from the ‘70s. 

Romaco Promatic expertise covers secondary packaging and end-of-line solutions. 

What types of equipment do you utilize at FillTech Labs? 

The lab, in constant expansion, at the time being includes: 

Rotating piston syringes, peristaltic pumps, volumetric syringes + gravity valve, mass-flow. 

Nevertheless, powder testing and secondary packaging items testing is assessed case by case and can usually be performed upon request thanks to the variety of machines available in Romaco Bologna workshop. 

What is your capacity for handling projects of large scale? 

Large scale projects are assessed by our team and a plan proposal is delineated with the customer, based on their needs and requirements. 

Are you familiar with the regulatory requirements for filling and finishing pharmaceutical or cosmetic products across globe? 

Indeed, this kind of knowledge is mandatory to design, manufacture and commission machines for the pharmaceutical sector. 

What quality control measures do you have in place to ensure product consistency and sterility? 

Romaco Bologna Cleanroom can help controlling the humidity and temperature of the test environment.    

Are you certified by any relevant regulatory bodies? 

All instruments are certified (ACCREDIA or calibration report)

How will we collaborate on the development and optimization of the filling process? 

The lab’s main target is to support the customer in developing the best filling and packaging solution for their products and specific needs. 

Product testing provides useful information on products features and behavior in given conditions: it helps making forecast regarding production speed, filling precision, accuracy, and feasibility in general. 

What communication channels do you prefer throughout the project lifecycle? 

Database for data collection + report are the main information sources. Information exchange and projects progressing can then be defined with the customer, via e-mail, calls, meetings, livestreamings and so on.

Do you offer validation and technical support services after project completion? 

Romaco expertise does not end with machines manufacturing: our customer service department is available for service and maintenance contracts, remote assistance and more.