Solutions for the Pharmaceutical Industry
Dalmec Australia provides advanced manipulators that remove manual lifting, reduce WHS risks and improve workflow efficiency across pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratory environments and sterile packaging operations.
Smarter, Safer Material Handling for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Dalmec pharmaceutical industry manipulators let a single operator lift, move, rotate and place containers, drums, pails, bags, boxes and plastic or paper rolls with no manual load bearing and precise, repeatable positioning. Each unit is custom engineered around the specific product, the movement required and the facility layout, with cleanroom-compatible configurations suited to contamination-conscious pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging environments. Every installation is documented as an engineering control under Australia’s Work Health and Safety Act, and because Dalmec manipulators run entirely on compressed air, there are no electrical components in the arm to introduce contamination risk or interference in sensitive production areas.
FAQ
Are Dalmec manipulators suitable for pharmaceutical manufacturing and cleanroom environments?
Yes. Dalmec systems can be specified in cleanroom-compatible configurations for pharmaceutical production and packaging areas. Because the manipulator is purely pneumatic, with no electrical motors or control electronics in the arm, it avoids the contamination and interference risks that electrical equipment can introduce in sensitive environments.
What pharmaceutical products can Dalmec manipulators handle?
Common applications include containers, drums and pails, bags, boxes, and plastic or paper rolls used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and shipping. Dalmec engineers custom gripping tooling around the exact product, so it is held securely and placed precisely for the next process or packing step.
How precise is the placement a Dalmec manipulator can achieve?
A Dalmec manipulator holds the load continuously balanced in three dimensions, giving the operator fine, repeatable control over lift, tilt, rotation and placement. This precision suits pharmaceutical tasks such as accurately positioning containers or loading product into fixed processing or packaging equipment.
How are Dalmec pharmaceutical manipulators mounted in a production or packing area?
Three ways: a fixed floor column, an overhead fixed mount, or an overhead trolley running on rails for coverage along a packing or filling line. The right mounting depends on your working radius, floor space and the layout of your cleanroom or production area.
6 Key Reasons Why Australian Companies Have Chosen Dalmec Zero Gravity Load Handling
Your operators guide the load. Dalmec carries it
Every manipulator holds the load in a pneumatically balanced state, allowing operators to lift, transfer and position pharmaceutical materials with exceptional control while eliminating physical effort.
Designed and Built in Italy
Every Dalmec manipulator is engineered and manufactured in Cles, Italy. With more than 90,000 installations worldwide since 1963, Dalmec remains the original manufacturer and global leader in pneumatic manipulation technology.
Eliminate Manual Handling Injuries
Manual handling of ingredient bags, drums and containers can expose workers to unnecessary physical strain. Dalmec removes the weight from the task, helping businesses reduce hazardous manual handling risks and support safer operations.
Retain Your Best People
Reducing repetitive lifting allows skilled operators to remain productive throughout every shift while improving comfort and long-term workforce retention.
Reduce Hiring and Training Costs
Lower physical demands contribute to reduced staff turnover, helping pharmaceutical facilities minimise recruitment costs and retain experienced personnel.
Australian-Based, Nationwide Support
Dalmec provides installation, commissioning and ongoing technical support throughout Australia and New Zealand, backed by decades of proven engineering expertise and local service capability.
Solutions for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Our manipulators are used throughout Australia for handling:
Bags and Raw Ingredients
For powders, active ingredients and packaged raw materials.
Capabilities: ergonomic lifting, transfer and controlled positioning.
Drums
For liquids, solvents and pharmaceutical compounds.
Capabilities: lift, rotate, tilt and accurately dispense materials.
Intermediate Bulk Containers
For large-volume ingredient handling and production support.
Capabilities: controlled lifting and precise positioning.
Cartons and Finished Products
For packaging lines and warehouse operations.
Capabilities: lift, transfer and palletise with minimal operator effort.
Reels and Packaging Materials
For film, labels and packaging components.
Capabilities: safe lifting and accurate machine loading.
How We Work
Proven Results for Australian Operations
- Reduced manual handling across pharmaceutical facilities
- Improved compliance with WHS and Safe Work Australia hazardous manual task principles
- Increased operator efficiency and productivity
- Greater handling precision for sensitive materials
- Reduced injury risk and workplace fatigue
- More consistent workflow throughout production and packaging
These outcomes make Dalmec one of Australia’s preferred lifting solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturers and processing facilities.
Common Applications
Ingredient Bags
Powder Sacks
Drums
Intermediate Bulk Containers
Plastic Containers
Packaging Film Rolls
Cartons
Pails
Finished Product Boxes
Production Reels
Ready to Improve Safety and Efficiency?
Tell us about your pharmaceutical handling requirements and our team will recommend a customised Dalmec solution designed to improve safety, productivity and operational performance.