DEC Group
Powder Transfer & Containment Systems
Closed-System Powder Handling for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
DEC Group is a global leader in powder transfer and containment technology for pharmaceutical, chemical, and food processing industries. Their patented Powder Transfer Systems (PTS) use vacuum sequencing to move powders through closed systems – eliminating operator exposure, reducing dust, and maintaining product integrity throughout the process.
MHS Pharma represents DEC Group across the Northeast United States, providing application engineering support for containment solutions ranging from OEB3 through OEB5, including full isolator integration and aseptic processing configurations.
Why DEC Group
Patented PTS Technology
DEC’s Powder Transfer Systems use a proprietary vacuum-based sequencing method that moves powders through fully closed lines – no mechanical conveyors, no moving parts in the product path.
Containment to OEB5
Engineered for high-potency compound handling with validated containment performance. Isolators, split butterfly valve integration, and continuous liner systems for the most demanding applications.
Dust-Free Processing
Closed transfers from dispensing through charging eliminate airborne particulate, improving operator safety, reducing cleaning burden, and maintaining product quality.
Flexible Integration
DEC systems integrate with reactors, blenders, tablet presses, capsule fillers, and packaging lines – connecting upstream and downstream equipment into a single contained workflow.
Applications
DEC Group equipment is used across a broad range of pharmaceutical applications:
- Contained powder charging and dispensing (OEB3–OEB5)
- Reactor charging and API processing
- Solid dose manufacturing – tablet press and capsule filler feeding
- High-potency active pharmaceutical ingredient (HPAPI) handling
- Aseptic powder transfer for sterile manufacturing
- Isolator integration and downflow booth containment
Equipment Range
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Powder Transfer System (PTS) Vacuum-based closed powder conveying system. Patented push-pull technology transfers powders between process steps without operator exposure or dust generation. Dense phase conveying at low velocity preserves particle integrity. Over 5,000 systems installed worldwide. |
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Containment Isolators Rigid-wall isolator systems for dispensing, sampling, and processing of high-potency compounds. Full glove port access, integrated airlock chambers, and validated containment performance down to 10 ng/m3 for the most hazardous HPAPIs. |
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Aseptic Isolators Isolator systems designed specifically for sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing. Configured for aseptic powder transfer, sterile dispensing, and fill/finish operations with validated sterility assurance and VHP decontamination capability. |
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Downflow Booths Open-front containment booths providing operator protection during dispensing, weighing, and sampling operations. Laminar airflow design with HEPA filtration. Over 30 years of booth design expertise with custom filtration configurations. |
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DCS Powder Discharge Contained powder discharge systems for drums, bags, and IBCs. Combines laminar flow technology with glove box containment for safe material handling at OEB5 levels. Integrates with PTS for closed transfer into downstream equipment. |
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DCS Liquid Contained liquid transfer and charging systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Safe handling of solvents, liquid APIs, and process liquids with full containment and closed-system transfer capability. |
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Big Bag Discharge FIBC and bulk bag discharge stations for contained handling of large-volume powder materials. Integrated with PTS technology for closed transfer from bulk bags directly into process equipment without dust exposure. |
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DecJet Micronization Jet mill micronization systems for fine particle size reduction of pharmaceutical powders and APIs. Contained milling solutions for high-potency compounds requiring precise particle size distribution control. |
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QuadraFlow Bench Contained workbenches for pharmaceutical powder handling, sampling, and small-scale processing. Clean airflow design with integrated containment for operator protection during manual operations. |
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Fill/Finish (FST) Filling solution technologies for pharmaceutical liquid and powder filling operations. From lab-scale development through full production, with integrated containment and aseptic capability for sterile product filling. |
MHS Pharma – Northeast US Representative
MHS Pharma provides direct technical representation for DEC Group across the Northeast United States. We support pharmaceutical manufacturers and CDMOs in designing contained powder handling solutions – from initial process mapping through equipment selection, installation, and ongoing support.
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