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PNEUMATIC TUBESYSTEM

High-speed, fully automated transport of lab samples, medications, and documents across hospital departments. Reduces turnaround time, manual handling, and infection risk. Speed: 6–10 m/s.

6–10 m/s Transport SpeedFull Journey TrackingRFID / Barcode OptionMulti-Line RoutingFire Alarm IntegrationBrowser-Based Carrier Tracking

Product Overview Pneumatic Tube System

PTS + MC 2000 Software · Hospital Grade

Pneumatic Tube System

Technical Specifications

Speed6 – 10 metres per second

RoutingSingle line to multi-station network

TrackingReal-time logs, RFID, barcode, PipeIDS

SoftwareMC 2000 — visualisation, config & reporting

Power230V AC, 32V DC nominal output

Carrier SizesShort 230mm / Long 330mm × Ø121mm

10Max Speedm/s

4Lines pertransfer unit

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System Overview

The Complete PTS Platform

Blower with Controller & Power Supply

Power & Air Control

The turbine generates the necessary air current. The reversing unit changes suction/pressure direction without changing the turbine direction. Power: 230V AC, 120VA. Nominal output: 32V DC, max 4A.

230V AC Input32V DC OutputPressure/Suction Reversing3 Transformer Outputs

Lab Receiving Station

High-Volume Laboratory Intake

Receive-only station with simultaneous carrier ejection capability. Metal housing in RAL 7035. Additional chute for mild reception — also suitable for blood test carrier arrival.

Receive-OnlyMulti-Carrier EjectionRAL 7035 Metal HousingBlood Sample Safe

Compact End Station

Space-Saving Send & Receive

Full send-and-receive station with automatic or manual start. Pneumatic brake, open sending storage, and LCD graphic display. Space-saving design for departments with limited wall area.

Send & ReceiveLCD Graphic DisplayPneumatic BrakeAutomatic / Manual StartSpace-Saving

Hardware Components

Stations & Routing

End Station

Standard Send & Receive

Standard end station with top-receiving capability. Carriers dispatched automatically or via start button confirmation. Pneumatic brake and open sending storage for one carrier.

Top ReceivingAutomatic / ManualPneumatic BrakeMetal RAL 7035

Diverter

3-Way Routing Junction

Distributes carriers in three directions from a single tube. Supports vertical or horizontal installation. Adjustable base position with sealing for quiet, safe carrier movement.

3-Way DistributionVertical or HorizontalAdjustable BaseSealed for Quiet Operation

Passing Through Station

Multi-Zone Transit

Carriers can be sent, received, and pass through in a single unit. Supports receiving from above or below. Pneumatic brake, LCD display, and no air outlet from the station.

Send / Receive / Pass ThroughAbove or Below ReceivingNo Air OutletLCD Display

Compact Central Transfer Unit

Multi-Line Hub

Connects up to 4 lines together with integrated carrier storage. No additional control cabinet required — space-saving design for central logistics hubs.

Connects 4 LinesIntegrated Carrier StorageNo Control CabinetSpace-Saving

Software & Carriers

MC 2000 & Accessories

MC 2000 Software

Visualisation & Management

Full PTS management software: visualisation, configuration, fire alarm contact, history & evaluation, identification system, remote maintenance, speed adjustment, email/SMS/phone notification, and browser-based PipeIDS carrier tracking.

Visualisation & ConfigFire Alarm ContactHistory & EvaluationRemote MaintenancePipeIDS Tracking

Slide Lid PTS Carrier

Standard Transport Carrier

Easy-opening swing-lid carrier with large loading area. Opens in both directions. Available in two standard lengths: Long (330 × Ø121mm) and Short (230 × Ø121mm).

Swing-Lid OpeningLong: 330 × Ø121mmShort: 230 × Ø121mmDocuments to Industrial Parts

Key Features

Why Choose This Product

6–10 m/s Transport Speed

Urgent lab samples or medications travel at up to 10 m/s — reaching any department in under a minute, dramatically improving diagnostic turnaround.

Sterile Capsule Handling

Hygienic carrier design minimises contamination risk. Critical for blood samples, tissue biopsies, and sterile medications requiring controlled handling.

Full Journey Tracking

MC 2000 logs every transaction with timestamps. Browser-based PipeIDS tracks each carrier in real time — accessible remotely across the network.

Multi-Line Routing

Three-way diverters and compact central transfer units connect up to 4 lines — supporting multi-floor, multi-wing hospital topologies.

Fire Alarm Integration

The system integrates with fire alarm panels — halting or rerouting carrier movement automatically during emergency conditions.

Reduces Infection Risk

Eliminates unnecessary foot traffic between departments — a critical infection control benefit for ICUs, isolation wards, and high-risk clinical zones.

Where It's Used

Applications

Emergency DepartmentsPathology LabsICU & CCUPharmaciesBlood BanksOperating RoomsRadiologyNursing StationsHospital Warehouses

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

A pneumatic tube system (PTS) uses air pressure or vacuum to move cylindrical carriers through a network of tubes at high speed. It transports lab samples, medications, documents, and small items between departments without manual handling.

Yes. Hospital-grade PTS systems are designed with smooth acceleration/deceleration profiles, air-cushioned deceleration in the carrier brake, and secure locking mechanisms to ensure delicate samples — including blood, tissue, and urine — arrive intact.

Carriers travel at 6–10 metres per second. Urgent items from a ward to the central lab can typically be delivered in under one minute, regardless of floor or wing.

Yes. The PTS is designed to be modular and scalable — new stations, lines, and diverters can be added to the network without replacing existing infrastructure. The MC 2000 software handles configuration of expanded networks.

MC 2000 provides real-time visualisation of every carrier in transit, full history and evaluation reports, speed adjustment, remote maintenance capability, and email/SMS/phone notifications. PipeIDS provides browser-based carrier tracking accessible from any networked device.

Yes. The MC 2000 software supports a fire alarm contact input that can automatically halt carrier movement or reroute transport during an emergency evacuation.