Lifting & Positioning Devices (LPD) - Ergonomic Container Handling for GMP Manufacturing

Gansons Lifting and Positioning Devices lift, tilt, and position IBCs, bins, and drums for safe, ergonomic material handling in pharmaceutical, food, and chemical manufacturing facilities. They replace manual container lifting at process transfer points, reducing musculoskeletal injury risk, preventing product spills, and enabling controlled, repeatable docking of containers to process equipment. Gansons LPDs are installed in facilities regulated by the US-FDA, UK-MHRA, EMA, WHO-GMP, Japan-PMDA, TGA, and SAHPRA.

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Key Features

LPDs are designed to handle stainless steel IBCs, rectangular bins, SS and HDPE drums, and cylindrical process containers. They are used for discharge of powders and granules into granulators, blenders, tablet presses, and other downstream equipment. IBC interchangeability ensures compatibility with standard container formats across the production line.

Both motorised and hydraulic lifting variants are available. FLP (flameproof) variants are available for hazardous area operation. Vacuum-rated designs are available for contained transfer applications. Portable models are available for R&D and pilot-scale use.

Gansons LPDs are specifically designed for automatic positioning of IBC bin blenders, enabling precise docking onto the blending station drive and controlled rotation without manual intervention. This is the standard approach for contained blending of pharmaceutical powders and granules where operator contact with the product stream must be minimised.

Safety interlocks confirm correct container docking and locking before discharge is permitted. IR-type safety interlocks, limit switches, and emergency stops are standard. Variable RPM from 4 to 20 via VFD (variable frequency drive) allows speed adjustment to suit product flow characteristics.

Capacity Range

up to 2,500L

Compliance and Certifications

Frequently asked questions

What containers can Gansons LPDs handle?

SS IBCs, rectangular bins, SS and HDPE drums, and cylindrical process containers for discharge into granulators, blenders, tablet presses, and other downstream equipment.

Yes. Both motorised and hydraulic variants are available, as well as FLP variants for hazardous area operation, vacuum-rated designs, and portable R&D models.

Yes. The uniform shear environment prevents fine and coarse fraction segregation. This is particularly documented for paracetamol and similar challenging formulations.

IR-type safety interlocks, limit switches, emergency stops, and docking confirmation interlocks that prevent operation until the container is correctly positioned and locked.

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  • Brochure – Lifting and Positioning Device