Biotech/Pharmaceutical

Even though biotechnology is commonly associated with the manufacture of specialized medicines, it also plays a major role in agriculture, bio-leach mining, industrial and waste municipal treatment and bio-nano engineering. The FDA closely oversees all activities within the biomanufacturing facilities and R&D laboratories. The clinical phase 1, 2 and 3 trials are a major portion of their overview requirements. Northern California is the "birthplace" of biotechnology, with hundreds of companies ranging in size from small startups to clinical manufacturing, to huge production facilities. Milton S. Frank Co., Inc. is recognized as the Northern California leader in supply of highly technical rotating equipment and solutions, especially mixers, to the biotech market. We have an intimate knowledge of the very demanding equipment specifications and FDA equipment regulations in addition to the rigorous documentation needs.

	Lightnin is the recognized world leader in biotechnology agitation equipment and solutions. A complete line of Sanstar mixers is offered expressly manufactured for this market and includes required documentation. Agitators of all sizes are offered for simple blending, buffer make up, media make up, "tulip tanks", thaw tanks, concentration vessels and any other puritization needs. Top and bottom entering mechanically sealed or magnetically driven style mixers are available for all applications, including mammalian or bacterial bioreactors.
	Flowserve Seals (Durametallic, BWIP, Pacific Weitz) is the recognized leader in supply of top or bottom entering agitator seals for this market.  They offer single dry running seals, double seals, steam or condensate lubricated, dry running gas double seals or specialty designed double ST seals for bottom entering agitator needs.  An extensive selection of seals is also available for utility pumps, blowers and compressors.
	Flowserve Pumps is the largest supplier of pumps in the world. They offer Durco ansi pumps for any utility application.
	Bran+Luebbe is recognized as the highest quality metering pump on the market today.  Boiler feed chemicals can be very accurately pumped, which saves in daily operating costs and longer boiler life without fouling.  In production, metering pumps are commonly used in dosing applications, sometimes involving pumps mounted on carts.  A 10-year diaphragm life is common for this pump.
	Heat exchangers, heat recovery and cooling towers are common applications for Tranter heat exchangers.  Recognized as the highest rated heat exchanger company in the USA, Tranter offers plate and frame and all welded varieties of heat exchangers.
	Tuchenhagen sanitary valves and accessories, aseptic, mix-proof, specialty valves, actuators, and spray balls.