Abstract: A separation structure (1) for isolating a delimited space (B) from the external environment (A), in particular a space (B) defined by an apparatus operating in the pharmaceutical material processing sector, comprises suitably assembled separator means (2, 3, 4) of the panel type or the like and seal means (G) inserted between the separator means (2, 3, 4); the seal means (G) being of the fluid dynamic expansion type and formed by at least two separately expanding tubular ducts (6, 8; 1:3, 14; 5, 5?); in each of the two tubular ducts (6, 8; 13, 14; 5, 5?) the supply of a pressurised or, if selected, negative pressure fluid being designed to be activated to cause the duct (6, 8; 13, 14; 5, 5?) to expand or contract.

Abstract: A system (1) for the treatment of powdered material, in particular pharmaceutical powders, comprising, with the possibility of suitable connection between them using pipe means (4), at least a first operating unit (2) designed for mixing the powdered material with other substances to obtain a predetermined mixture, and at least a second operating unit (3) designed for subjecting the mixture to a fluid bed type treatment. The first unit (2) is supported in such a way that it is mobile relative to the second unit (3); there being means (8, 7, 13) for supporting and moving the first unit (2), for moving the first unit (2) alternatively in a predetermined direction (F) relative to the second unit (3), between a first and a second operating position (A, B).

Abstract: Method for transferring products from a manufacturing unit to a packaging unit, comprising at least the phases of feeding a determined quantity of said product coming from said manufacturing unit, preventing contact between the product and the external environment, inside a hermetic containment case comprising a sealing opening and, respectively, closing stopper, located in correspondence with a station for filling a first loading device, transferring pneumatically and along a first determined route said full case from said first loading device to a station for receiving a second off-loading device, through first sealed pneumatic transfer means able to connect pneumatically, preventing contact between the case and the external environment, said first loading device to said second off-loading device, off-loading said determined quantity of said product from said case inside said packaging unit preventing contact between the product and the external environment.

Abstract: A certain quantity of product to be dried, in powder or granular form, is sucked into a vessel located inside a vacuum container. The vessel is heated by a heat transfer fluid circulating in a gap made between an inner wall and an outer wall of the vessel. The vessel is made to vibrate by a vibrator so that the product comes constantly into contact with the heated inner wall in such a way that the product is dried.