Manufacturing time varies according to the nature and type of the item. On average it is around 35 working days, but it can be shortened or planned differently through structured contractual arrangements, such as open orders or forecasts.
Certified Stainless Steel Fabrication and Processing for the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Sector
Mirror-polished rooms, hygienic tanks and packaging. Crainox supports manufacturers of APIs, cosmetics and supplements, offering hygienic stainless steel solutions from design to FAT, optimising the industrialisation of every build. Ensuring GMP compliance and full traceability.
Why choose Crainox
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Single-source supplier of stainless steel solutions
A single partner, from raw material to final testing, reduces interfaces and project lead times.
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Integrated supply chain
All key stainless steel processes are managed in-house within a controlled workflow that ensures consistent quality and reliable lead times.
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Certified quality
ISO 9001, ISO 3834-2, MOCA and PED.
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Technical office & 3D metrology rooms
Dedicated engineers and metrology labs for high-precision design and dimensional verification.
Solutions and products for the sector Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
Hygienic stainless steel solutions: mirror-finish rooms, hygienic tanks and packaging
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Box and mirror/satin-finish rooms
We build clean-room boxes, pass-throughs and enclosures in AISI 316L with polished or satin panels; internal finish with certified roughness.
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Mirror/satin-finish tanks with cooling/heating jacket
Tanks from 100 L to 20 m³ with double wall, coil or half-pipe, PU insulation and polished and/or electropolished finish with certified roughness.
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Support structures, platforms and stairs
Frames and walkways in food-grade stainless steel, designed/certified to the EN 1090-1 standard.
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PED certification
Complete management of documentation according to category. CE certificate issued for process vessels and jacketed piping.
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Hydraulic Test with leak-tightness certificate
Test bench, recorded pressure-time curve and PED or ASME leak-tightness certificate. Photos and videos provided for the client’s technical archive.
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Comprehensive NDT inspections
RX, PMI, LP and VT... through an ISO 17025 laboratory. Digital reports with radiographic images ensure metallurgical quality and minimise the risk of failure.
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Metrology room
3D measuring machine to verify compliance with design tolerances and for general dimensional checks.
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Certified final treatments
Polishing, satin finishing, micro-shot peening, electropolishing, pickling and passivation with certified solutions. Signed report filed in the customer’s technical dossier for pharmaceutical use.
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In-house processes and technologies
With a state-of-the-art machine fleet and specialised personnel, Crainox manages all stages of stainless steel processing for the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic sector, ensuring maximum precision, reliable lead times and end-to-end quality control.
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Stainless steel laser cutting
Clean, repeatable cuts on sheet and tube, with edges ready for bending and welding. Optimisation of nesting layouts to reduce waste and time, batch traceability and consistent quality even on complex series.
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CNC bending of stainless steel sheet
Precise angle control and consistency between prototypes and production runs, with design of radii and fixturing for perfect fits. Technical tolerance management to ensure fast, reliable assembly in plants and machinery.
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Rolling of stainless steel plate
Forming of cylinders and cones with geometric continuity and weld-ready edges. Guaranteed coaxiality and straightness for tanks, piping, filters and fabrications intended for regulated or corrosive environments.
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CNC drilling and milling of stainless steel
High-precision machining of plates, flanges and frames, with controlled surface finishes. Creation of seats, slots and threads with metrological documentation on request for maximum reliability on the line.
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Grinding and deburring of stainless steel sheet
Burr removal and edge finishing to improve safety, weldability and hygiene. Uniform satin finishes and surfaces ready for subsequent treatments, with consistent quality standards even at high volumes.
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Certified stainless steel welding
Qualified processes and certified operators, with documented procedures and controls. Leak-tight joints and hygienic surfaces for process lines, with optional non-destructive testing and functional acceptance when required.
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Finishes and surface treatments for stainless steel
Satin finishing, polishing and vibratory finishing for aesthetic and hygienic performance; pickling and passivation for corrosion resistance. Controlled roughness and appearance, protective packaging and management of critical surfaces for sensitive environments.
Projects for the sector Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
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A single partner for bespoke stainless steel solutions
Do you have a pharmaceutical project to deliver? Send your drawings: our specialists will review the specifications and propose the most suitable solution with confirmed lead times.
Realise your project with usWe measure every surface with a certified profilometer; Ra/Rz reports are attached to the dossier and signed off by internal QA.
Yes, a Crainox Validation Engineer provides FAT/SAT protocols and IQ/OQ support to reduce qualification time.
Certified TIG procedures in accordance with standards...
The entire dossier (certificates, manuals, NDT reports) is available in English, ready for FDA/EMA audits.
Your reliable partner for stainless steel fabrication