Pneumatic tube logistics system for modern hospital transportation
- Point-to-point transport between any two stations
- Compressed-air drive; 3–8 m/s transmission speed
- Payload up to 5 kg per carrier bottle
- Sealed carrier protects samples and medicines from contamination
- RFID carrier bottles with double screw caps
- Central control with dynamic route display, fault codes and history
- Three-way adapter and dual-line / multi-line exchange options
- Works in new and existing buildings with minimal structural work
- 24/7 standby with low maintenance cost
- Suitable for laboratory, pharmacy, emergency, ICU and theatre
The pneumatic tube system uses compressed air to move a sealed carrier bottle through a pipeline network. It is the fastest option for urgent small items and can connect any two stations without staff walking or waiting for a lift.
3–8 m/sTransmission speed
Up to 5 kgPer carrier
Any twoStations
RFIDCarrier tracking
System composition
- Central control system and PC monitoring
- Air compressor and directional valve system
- PVC pipeline network with three-way adapters
- Send/receive stations with operation panel
- Sealed carrier bottles with RFID and double screw caps
- Dual-line or multi-line interconnection for larger networks
Where it fits
Department | Typical use |
|---|---|
Laboratory | Blood, urine, routine and urgent specimens |
Emergency / outpatient | Urgent samples and small medicines |
Pharmacy / PIVAS | Small-volume urgent medicines and infusion checks |
ICU / operating theatre | Blood products, drugs and small supplies |
Ward / nurse station | Documents and small clinical items |
01Medium-Sized Box Logistics SystemBulk clean-supply transport02Hospital Rail Logistics SystemHeavier point-to-point loads
Pneumatic systems are best for small, urgent items. Bulky supplies, waste and high-volume loads should use box or rail logistics. Contact FulCare for a station layout and route design.
Models and specifications
DriveCompressed air
Speed3–8 m/s
PayloadUp to 5 kg per carrier
PipelinePVC network (PVC160 for general pneumatic; project-specific)
StationsAny two stations; multiple send/receive points
CarrierSealed bottle with double screw cap and RFID
ExchangeThree-way adapter; dual-line / multi-line interconnection
ControlCentral controller + PC monitoring, fault diagnosis, history
MonitoringDynamic route display, station status, energy statistics
InstallationSurface or ceiling; minimal building modification
Typical itemsSpecimens, blood, medicines, documents, small consumables
