Develops and manufactures liquid filling systems, capping machines and isolator lines for pharma and biotech.
Colanar Inc.
Deep River, CT, USANew on Amplifa
About Colanar
Colanar specializes in advanced liquid filling systems and automated handling systems for the life sciences industry, including pharmaceutical and biotech applications, contract manufacturing, and compounding pharmacies (503A/503B). The portfolio includes benchtop machines for syringes, cartridges and vials, the flexible filling and closing machine (FSV), capping machines (CMC 1013), isolator lines, and pump systems such as the FSP peristaltic pump and the FSR rotary piston pump system for viscous products. In addition, the company offers single-use kits (PSS/PSK), change parts, spare parts, upgrades, as well as consulting and engineering services. The machines are designed for aseptic filling processes, with stainless steel and plastic exterior surfaces suitable for pharmaceutical sterilization methods. Since 2000, more than 100 machines have been delivered to over 50 customers; the company serves a global customer base. Design and manufacturing take place at the headquarters in Deep River, Connecticut, USA.
- Site
- Deep River, CT (USA)
- Processes
- Aseptic liquid filling of syringes, cartridges and vials (RTU nest and, Filling and Closing Machine FSV – filling and plunger insertion for pre-filled syringes, cartridges, Automated vial crimp capping in nested trays (CMC 1013), Plunger insertion, Rotary Piston Pump Filling System FSR – filling system for viscous liquids, Peristaltic Pump Filling FSP – high-precision pharmaceutical liquid filling, Syringe, Cartridge, and Vial Filling System FSC (benchtop), Needle Movement Station FSN 1000
- Materials
- Stainless Steel, Plastic
- Certificates
- ISO 7 Clean Lab (PSS kits), Gamma sterilization (PSK kits)
- Founded
- 2000
- Industries
- Pharma, Biotech, Life Sciences, Contract Manufacturing (CMO), Compounding Pharmacies (503A/503B), Research and Development
- 01
Design and Engineering
- 02
Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing
- 03
Assembly and Commissioning
- 04
Consumables (Single-Use Kits)
- 05
Service, Maintenance and Upgrades
Materials and Equipment
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel machine exterior surfaces, suitable for pharmaceutical sterilization methods.
Plastic
Plastic components on machine housings as well as single-use fluid paths (tubing, IV bags, pump seals).
Locations
Deep River, CT
USHeadquarters, Design, Mechanical Engineering and Service
- Lot size
- Prototype, small series
- Materials
- Stainless steel, plastic
- Benchtop filling systems (FSC, CSS1041, FSN 1000, CMC 1013)
- Flexible Filling and Closing Machine FSV
- Rotary Piston Pump Filling System FSR
- Peristaltic Pump Filling System FSP
- Isolator lines
- ISO 7 Clean Lab (PSS kits)
Machines and Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aseptic liquid filling of syringes, cartridges and vials (RTU nest andAssembly | – | – | – | – | Pharmaceutical liquids, viscous products, Peptides (503A compounding) |
| Filling and Closing Machine FSV – filling and plunger insertion for pre-filled syringes, cartridgesAssembly | – | – | – | – | RTU 'nest and tub' syringes, Cartridges, Vials, viscous liquids |
| Automated vial crimp capping in nested trays (CMC 1013)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Vials in nested trays, Crimp caps |
| Plunger insertionAssembly | – | – | – | – | Syringes, Cartridges |
| Rotary Piston Pump Filling System FSR – filling system for viscous liquidsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Viscous pharmaceutical liquids |
| Peristaltic Pump Filling FSP – high-precision pharmaceutical liquid fillingAssembly | – | – | – | – | Pharma and biotech liquids, viscous products |
| Syringe, Cartridge, and Vial Filling System FSC (benchtop)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Syringes, Cartridges, Vials |
| Needle Movement Station FSN 1000Assembly | – | – | – | – | Syringes |
| Isolator Lines – integrated isolator filling lines for aseptic filling processesAssembly | – | – | – | – | Sterile pharmaceutical products |
| Laminar flow hoods / enclosures retrofit for machinesSurface | – | – | – | – | Cleanroom-compatible components |
| Single-Use Kits (PSS kits – non-sterile, assembled in ISO 7 clean lab; PSK kits –Engineering | – | – | – | – | Tubing assemblies, Sterile IV bags, Filling needles, Pump seals |
| Change Parts – tooling/format parts for vials, syringes, cartridges (closure bowls, nests & trays,Engineering | – | – | – | – | Vials, Syringes, Cartridges |
| Consulting and engineering services for fill-finish facilitiesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance, upgrades, spare parts, master service agreements (Silver/Gold/Platinum/Diamond),Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machine laminar flow upgrade (retrofit of laminar flow hoods on existing machines)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Custom machine design and build (custom machines for fill-finish projects)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
7 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchtop Capping Machine (automated nested vial crimp capping) | Colanar CMC 1013 | – | – | – | Deep River, CT, USA |
| Flexible Filling and Closing Machine | Colanar FSV | – | – | – | Deep River, CT, USA |
| Rotary Piston Pump Filling System | Colanar FSR | – | – | – | Deep River, CT, USA |
| Peristaltic Pump Filling System | Colanar FSP | – | – | – | Deep River, CT, USA |
| Benchtop Filling System (Syringe, Cartridge, Vial) | Colanar FSC | – | – | – | Deep River, CT, USA |
| Benchtop Plunger Insertion Machine | Colanar CSS1041 | – | – | – | Deep River, CT, USA |
| Needle Movement Station | Colanar FSN 1000 | – | – | – | Deep River, CT, USA |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
PSS kits are assembled in the in-house ISO 7 Clean Lab; PSK kits are sterilized by gamma irradiation. The machines are suitable for pharmaceutical sterilization methods and support batch records as well as optional oRABS enclosures.
| Evidence | Deep River, CT |
|---|---|
| ISO 7 Clean Lab (PSS kits) | |
| Gamma sterilization (PSK kits) |
History
- 2000
Company founded
- 2020
Introduction of a new generation of the FSP peristaltic pump
- 2022
Market launch of the CMC 1013 benchtop capping machine and the FSR filling system
- 2023
Product launch of the FSV flexible filling and closing machine; partnership with Berkshire Sterile Manufacturing for a pioneering project in fully automated aseptic filling