Introduction
The problems of disposing of bottles and vials are not only the volume they fill
in waste bins, but often the way in which their liquid contents can require them
to be disposed of more expensively than if they were empty! e.g. radioactive cocktails, toxic
or volatile liquids. Needless expense is also incurred because more often than
not the amount of liquid in the container is very much less than its actual capacity.
Some laboratories recognise this fact and spend much valuable time having containers
emptied manually in the belief that overall they are achieving economies! Often
the liquid contents are so hazardous they cause headaches, sickness or both and
are recognised to have long term health implications. You have only to read the
labels on the bottles! We have also heard of claims about RSI!
Since 1976 Balcan has developed a range of bottle and vial crushers and plastic
vial splitters specifically designed for their purpose. In designing these vial
crushers we have taken into account the problems caused by the variety of the
liquid contents of containers and the way excessive aerosols can so easily be
generated by fast operating speeds which we believe are unnecessary.
We are also aware it is essential that whole containers should not be able to
pass through a machine unbroken.
All bottle crushers, vial crushers and vial splitters are therefore manually
or pneumatically operated. This, together with fabrication throughout in stainless
steel, reduces risks of sparks and other hazards associated with electric operation.
These methods of operation combined with the unique designs of the crushing and
splitting mechanisms ensure the minimum generation of aerosols and that the machines
do not become clogged by the variety of metal, plastic or rubber closures fitted
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