What Are Xilix Wave Tables?
The Xilix Wave tables are specialized stainless steel devices designed to mix and cultivate living cells in a controlled environment. By oscillating bioreactor bags filled with cell cultures, Xilix wave tables create a gentle wave motion that ensures optimal gas exchange, nutrient distribution, and temperature consistency. These systems are essential for fostering cell growth and maintaining viability throughout the production process.
How Xilix Systems’ Wave Tables Work
Xilix Systems’ wave tables are precision-engineered to meet the stringent requirements of biopharmaceutical production:
Bioreactor Bag Integration: The process begins with a bioreactor bag, often filled with a solution containing living cells, which could be a mixture of gases, CO2, oxygen, and possibly nitrogen. These bags are securely placed on the Xilix wave table, which features advanced pressure and temperature monitoring systems.
Wave Motion Creation: The wave table gently sloshes or rocks the bag slowly back and forth, creating wave-like motions that mix the solution and facilitate gas exchange. This motion ensures that CO2, oxygen, and other gases are evenly distributed to feed the cells.
Temperature Regulation: Xilix Systems’ wave tables incorporate precise heating systems to maintain the solution at the required temperature, typically within a two-degree window. This level of control is critical for cell survival and productivity.
Redundancy for Reliability: Xilix Systems has designed its wave tables with robust redundancies to safeguard high-value bioreactor batches. For instance, if a machine malfunctions, a custom pallet jack system allows operators to quickly transfer the bioreactor bag to another wave table, minimizing downtime and preserving the integrity of the batch.