Rota Val has further developed its “Hypergienic” range of rotary valves dedicated for use in exacting pharmaceutical applications. This latest development enhances the ability of these valves to meet increasing demands, particularly on issues such as Occupational Exposure Levels (OELs), explosion and flame containment, and safe handling without compromising design performance. Originally developed through a three-way relationship between a major pharmaceutical company, Rota Val and a supplier of processing equipment to the industry, the “Hypergienic” range broke completely new ground in providing a rotary valve to perform successfully inside an isolator (glove) box whilst offering full clean-in-place facilities with minimal operator effort. The new valves incorporate a range of special features to ensure that no crevices could trap product while providing drainage, fluid injection and air blast systems to cope effectively with wash procedures.