TL;DR
Rotary = higher speed, smaller footprint, better for injectables. Linear = simpler, lower capex, easier validation for LVP.
Rotary wash — the injectable standard
A rotary wash turret handles 60–300 vials/min with a programmable four-cycle sequence. The recirculating-water → compressed-air → WFI → sterile-air pattern is the cGMP gold standard for small-volume parenterals.Linear wash — simpler, slower
Linear gripper-conveyor washing suits LVP bottles and ampoules where floor space is available and speed requirements are modest. Simpler validation and easier maintenance.Decision matrix
| Factor | Rotary | Linear | |---|---|---| | Output | ≥ 100 VPM | ≤ 80 VPM | | Footprint | Small | Long | | Validation complexity | Higher | Lower | | Capex | Higher | Lower |Ask us
Every injectable facility is different. Send us your throughput target and container size — we'll spec the right wash.