DOCKSAFE Multi-Connection System

The flexible multi- purpose plug + play connection system.

Providing future flexibility of your Containment Isolators.

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Patented DOCKSAFE system

To design for today and tomorrow, Howorth have developed the revolutionary and patented DockSafe multi-connection system. This enables flexibility and interchangeability for stand alone isolators to change their input/exit transfer methods and to 'dock' onto other systems including, but not limited to, other isolators, kilo-labs, hoods and fume cupboards.

The DockSafe system allows an isolator to be multi-functional and future proof providing significant benefits to the manufacturing of APIs and HPAPIs particularly where a quick response to market is required.

The DockSafe plug-in end caps allow the isolator interface to have multifunctional ends such as RTP and Pass-Through Hatches and allows different isolators to be connected together. If in the future the isolator needs a different set-up to accommodate a different process or separate piece of equipment, then a bespoke end piece can be designed and manufactured.

Patented DOCKSAFE<sup>™</sup> system

DOCKSAFE Seamless Seal

When a DockSafe end cap is docked, the inflatable seal provides a seamless smooth transfer. The easily cleaned inflatable seal is the primary seal for the system, and there is also a back-up mechanical o-ring seal.

Howorth Air Technology DockSafe Seamless Seal Closeup

DockSafe

Set-Up

The set-up of DockSafe is configured by the isolator PLC System and is accessed by the HMI on the isolator with administration or engineering rights. Once in the set-up section the operator or technician can select the predetermined end cap options that can be configured to the DockSafe System.

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DockSafe

End Cap Options

Standard Options

  • Blank End Cap
  • 190 or 270 RTP End Cap
  • Bag-Out Port End Cap
  • Pass-Through Airlock End Cap
  • Interconnecting Isolator Pass-Through Airlock End Cap
  • Isolator to Isolator Interconnecting Sleeve
  • Isolator to Kilo or Fume Hood/Cupboard connection
  • Mechanical handling device including lifting head options for end caps

Custom Options

  • Flexible Isolator Connection
  • Isolator to Isolator Interconnection Sleeve with Bag-Out System
  • Other options available on request
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DOCKSAFE Blank End Cap

DOCKSAFE 190 or 270 RTP End Cap

DOCKSAFE Bag-Out Port End Cap

DOCKSAFE Pass-Through Airlock End Cap

DOCKSAFE Interconnection Isolator Pass-Through Airlock End Cap

DOCKSAFE Isolator to Isolator Interconnection Sleeve

Download a copy of our DOCKSAFE brochure

Download a copy of our DOCKSAFE<sup>™</sup> brochure

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