Pure steam

Pure steam

Air sterilisation, drying or humidification

With an evaporation temperature of over 100°C, pure steam is an effective sterilising agent for killing germs and other contaminants. In the pharmaceutical production and cosmetics fields, pure steam is ideally suited to the needs of industrial sites for disinfecting the primary packaging of sterile medicines,

items in sterilisers and autoclaves, or parts of the installation in contact with products in production.
Its sterilising and germ-killing action is also crucial in controlling air humidification in cleanrooms.

 

Strict requirements for steam

In its various applications, pure steam is subject to the same stringent regulations as water for injection. Pure steam condensate must meet the same criteria in terms of TOC, conductivity and bacterial load. 

Steam used for autoclave sterilisation must comply with standard EN 285, which defines specific requirements for non-condensable gases, dryness and superheating. Manufacturers must therefore find solutions capable of controlling processes in strict compliance with the various pharmacopoeias.

At BWT we support you

Guaranteed health safety at the heart of pure steam

We offer compact and powerful steam generators, and provide support from start to finish to guarantee infallible health safety at the heart of your processes.

BWT puts its experience and knowledge at your service to produce and distribute pure steam that is 100% compliant and reliable.

Discover our dedicated Pharma & Biotech support for pure steam production.

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VAPOTRON

Sterile and pyrogen-free pure steam generator.

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COMBITRON

The perfect combination for the production of WFI and pure steam.

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The 360° life cycle

To ensure that your installations run smoothly, BWT offers a complete range of services for all its equipment and products, from qualification and validation of requirements and studies to team training, in a spirit of partnership.
AQA CONFIDENCE meets specific needs:

  • Customised maintenance plan
  • Modular and flexible solution
  • Compatible with third-party solutions
  • All services from a single source
  • Ideal preparation for audits and inspections
  • Maximum long-term availability
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Win-win partnerships

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Laboratoires Sarbec

Combining industrial performance and environmental protection

The Laboratoires Sarbec plant in Neuville-en-Ferrain is committed to a dual mission: guaranteeing the excellence of its products while preserving water resources. BWT technologies enable them not only to meet high water quality standards, but also to make significant water savings, with 6,000 m³ saved per year

The result: 6,000 m³ of water saved and purified water produced in compliance with the European Pharmacopoeia.

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L'Oréal Libramont

Reducing water consumption

The plant wishes to respond to a common mission: to guarantee the 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 of L'Oréal products, with demanding water quality, while preserving water resources!

L'Oréal Libramont entrusted BWT with the design of the installation intended to meet these requirements. Reverse osmosis was chosen, with a double osmosis unit.

The result: 60 million litres of water saved every year and purified water produced in compliance with the European Pharmacopoeia.

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NAOS DIPTA, Bioderma
An A to Z project for the cosmetics industry

For a new production unit, Naos Dipta acquired an Osmotron, designed and optimised to meet the pharmaceutical industry’s quality standards.

BWT's support at every stage of the production, storage and distribution process for water specifically adapted to cosmetic needs completes the company's water treatment system.

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They place their trust in us

For many years, our customers have placed their trust in us to optimise the treatment of their industrial water and their industrial, water, energy and environmental performance.

With a unique, integrated chain of skills, we are building genuine, long-term partnerships.

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