Chemical Solutions: Pharma / Biotech
Solutions for Critical Life Science Applications
Harrington Process Solutions helps pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities maintain process reliability, product quality, and regulatory compliance with solutions designed for high-purity and controlled environments. From corrosion-resistant piping systems, valves, fittings, pumps, filtration, instrumentation, and containment solutions, Harrington supports critical applications including purified water systems, WFI (Water for Injection), clean utilities, process fluid handling, bioprocessing, and wastewater management. These solutions help reduce contamination risks, improve efficiency, and support consistent operations.
Beyond product supply, Harrington provides technical expertise, automation support, custom valve actuation, inventory management programs, and value-added services. Through strong supplier partnerships and extensive inventory, Harrington helps life science customers streamline projects, reduce downtime, and maintain reliable operations. Whether supporting facility expansions, process upgrades, or system optimization, Harrington delivers solutions that enhance compliance, performance, and productivity.
Controllers
Controllers are essential in pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities for automating critical processes that maintain product quality, system reliability, and regulatory compliance. These devices monitor and control key parameters such as pressure, flow, temperature, conductivity, level, and chemical dosing to maintain precise operating conditions. Controllers support applications including purified water systems, WFI (Water for Injection), clean utilities, process fluid handling, filtration, and bioprocessing by regulating pumps, valves, and equipment operation. Automation reduces manual intervention, improves consistency, and enhances process control.
Modern controllers integrate with SCADA, PLC, and building automation systems to provide centralized monitoring, data collection, and real-time visibility across critical operations. Advanced control systems help optimize performance, support validation requirements, manage alarms, and maintain quality standards. In pharma and biotech environments, controllers provide the intelligence needed to improve efficiency, reliability, safety, and compliance across essential manufacturing processes.
- Complete control panels
- Monitoring and data logging
- Flow, pressure and temperature
- Process automation
Tanks
Tanks are critical components in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science facilities, serving as storage, mixing, containment, and process vessels for high-purity fluids and critical manufacturing operations. Purified water, WFI (Water for Injection), process solutions, buffers, media, chemicals, and wastewater streams are stored and managed in tanks designed to maintain product quality, process integrity, and regulatory compliance. These controlled environments support applications such as water purification, formulation, bioprocessing, clean utility systems, and waste treatment while helping ensure consistent operational performance.
Beyond storage, specialized tanks support blending, chemical dosing, pH adjustment, neutralization, filtration, and process conditioning. Storage and surge tanks help balance production demands, while containment systems safely manage chemicals and cleaning solutions. By maintaining control over fluid quality, retention times, and critical process parameters, tanks help life science facilities improve efficiency, reliability, safety, and product consistency.
- Tanks and containment
- Double containment tanks
- Basins
Structural FRP (Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic)
Structural FRP systems play an important role in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science facilities by providing safe, durable access and support infrastructure throughout critical manufacturing and utility operations. FRP grating, platforms, stairs, ladders, and handrail systems are commonly installed around process equipment, purified water systems, WFI systems, tanks, clean utility areas, chemical storage locations, and wastewater treatment systems, allowing personnel to safely inspect, maintain, and service critical assets. Their corrosion resistance, non-slip surfaces, and durability make FRP ideal for environments exposed to chemicals, moisture, and frequent washdowns.
Beyond safety and access, structural FRP systems help reduce maintenance requirements and extend facility life. Unlike traditional metal systems, FRP resists corrosion and does not require frequent coatings or repairs. Lightweight yet structurally strong, FRP simplifies installation and future modifications while improving worker safety. By providing durable, non-conductive, slip-resistant access solutions, FRP systems help life science facilities enhance reliability, compliance, and long-term operational performance.
- Fiberglass Stair, Handrails, Grating and Structural Components
Pumps
Pumps play a critical role in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science facilities by transferring high-purity fluids, process solutions, chemicals, and utility streams throughout manufacturing and support operations. They move fluids between storage tanks, water purification systems, process equipment, clean utilities, filtration systems, and distribution networks while maintaining the flow rates and pressures required for consistent performance. Reliable pump operation helps protect product quality, support process integrity, and minimize downtime.
Beyond fluid transfer, pumps support applications including purified water and WFI systems, chemical dosing, media preparation, bioprocessing, filtration, CIP/SIP operations, and wastewater treatment. Facilities utilize centrifugal, diaphragm, peristaltic, and positive displacement pumps selected based on fluid characteristics, process requirements, and sanitary standards. Modern control systems provide precise flow control, improved efficiency, and enhanced process monitoring. By supporting critical production and utility systems, pumps help life science facilities maintain reliability, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Transfer pumps
- Dosing pumps
- Chemical feed
PumpMan
PumpMan, a Harrington Company, provides pump system expertise along with on-site and off-site repair, replacement, and maintenance for pumps, motors, controls, valves, and water wells used across municipal, industrial, and commercial sectors in North America. With strong technical knowledge and a commitment to dependable service, PumpMan helps facilities keep essential operations running with reliable performance and reduced downtime.
PumpMan technicians support full system life cycles through troubleshooting, planned maintenance, and equipment upgrades that improve efficiency and extend asset life. Services include precision alignment, vibration and noise checks, motor and control panel inspections, and flow and pressure verification to maintain optimal operation. Select locations also offer wastewater sump pumping and debris removal to prevent clogs and improve system reliability, making PumpMan a trusted partner for critical infrastructure.
- Pump Service, Repair and Replacement
Piping Systems (PVC, CPVC, PVDF, FRP, Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, and Lined Steel)
Piping systems are essential in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science facilities, providing reliable pathways for transporting high-purity water, process fluids, chemicals, gases, and utilities throughout critical operations. These networks connect purified water systems, WFI systems, pumps, tanks, filtration units, process skids, and distribution points while maintaining strict flow, pressure, containment, and cleanliness requirements. Properly designed piping systems help protect product quality, improve efficiency, and support compliance.
Facilities utilize materials such as PVC, CPVC, PVDF, polypropylene, PTFE, and stainless steel based on process requirements. These systems are designed to withstand chemicals, temperature variations, and demanding conditions while reducing contamination risks and maintenance needs. Piping networks support clean utilities, chemical handling, CIP/SIP systems, bioprocessing, and wastewater management, helping life science facilities maintain reliable, safe, and efficient operations.
- Stainless Steel (304 & 316/316L)
- High-Purity Stainless Steel
- Sanitary Tubing Systems
- PVC
- CPVC
- PVDF
- Polypropylene (PP)
- PTFE-Lined Piping
- Flexible Tubing (Silicone, TPE, PVC)
- Carbon Steel
- Copper
- FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic)
Filters
Filters play a critical role in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science facilities by removing particulates, contaminants, and impurities that can impact product quality, process performance, and system reliability. Filtration systems protect pumps, valves, piping, instrumentation, and critical equipment while helping maintain controlled operating conditions. Facilities utilize cartridge filters, bag filters, depth filters, membrane filtration, and other separation technologies to achieve precise filtration and consistent results.
Beyond particle removal, specialized filtration systems support purified water, WFI (Water for Injection), bioprocessing, chemical handling, clean utilities, and wastewater applications. Advanced filtration technologies help reduce contaminants, protect sensitive equipment, and maintain process integrity. Regular maintenance, including filter replacement and system monitoring, helps prevent fouling, improve efficiency, and extend equipment life. By ensuring reliable fluid quality and protection of critical assets, filtration systems support safe, compliant, and efficient life science operations.
- Filtration Media
- Filter Membranes, Cartridges and Bags
Filter Housings
Filter housings are essential components in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science facilities, containing and protecting filtration cartridges, membranes, and separation elements used to maintain fluid quality and process integrity. They provide a controlled environment for purified water, WFI (Water for Injection), process fluids, chemicals, and utility streams to pass through filtration media while protecting downstream pumps, valves, piping, and critical equipment. Materials such as stainless steel, PVDF, polypropylene, and other corrosion-resistant options support demanding sanitary and process requirements.
Filter housings support applications including water purification, bioprocessing, clean utilities, chemical handling, and wastewater treatment. Their modular designs allow for efficient filter replacement, reduced downtime, and consistent performance. Multi-cartridge configurations support higher flow requirements, while specialized designs meet precise filtration needs. By protecting filtration elements and maintaining reliable fluid quality, filter housings help life science facilities improve efficiency, compliance, and operational reliability.
- Housing & Strainers
RO Membranes
RO membranes are advanced separation technologies used in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science facilities to produce high-purity water and support critical process applications. Constructed from thin-film composite materials, these semipermeable membranes allow water molecules to pass while reducing dissolved salts, organic compounds, impurities, and other contaminants. Their precise filtration capabilities support applications requiring strict quality control, contamination reduction, and reliable water purification.
Within RO systems, membranes operate under pressure to separate purified permeate from concentrated contaminants. The resulting high-purity water supports applications such as purified water systems, WFI (Water for Injection), clean utilities, and process manufacturing. By improving water quality, protecting downstream equipment, and supporting consistent performance, RO membranes help life science facilities maintain efficiency, compliance, and reliable operations.
- Media Filters
Gauges
Gauges are essential in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science facilities for monitoring and controlling critical process parameters throughout manufacturing and utility systems. They provide real-time measurements of pressure, flow, temperature, and level across piping, tanks, pumps, filtration systems, purified water systems, and process equipment. Accurate monitoring helps maintain safe operating conditions, process consistency, and product quality.
Beyond measurement, gauges support troubleshooting, validation, and preventive maintenance by identifying changes that may indicate equipment issues, flow restrictions, pressure variations, or system performance concerns. Integrated with automation and control systems, gauges enable remote monitoring, alarms, and data collection for improved process visibility. By providing reliable feedback, gauges help life science facilities optimize operations, reduce downtime, and maintain efficient, compliant, and reliable performance.
- Instrumentation and Gauges
Automated Valves / Valve Actuation
Valve actuation is critical in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science facilities, providing automated control of fluid flow, pressure, and system isolation across critical manufacturing and utility processes. Automated valve assemblies support purified water systems, WFI (Water for Injection), clean utilities, bioprocessing, chemical handling, and equipment protection with precise control that improves reliability, efficiency, and compliance. Integrated with PLC, DCS, or SCADA systems, automated valves enable remote operation, reduce manual intervention, and enhance process consistency.
Harrington provides valve actuation solutions including custom mounting, engineered fabrication, and conversion of manual valves into automated assemblies. The Valve Actuation Group combines automation expertise with in-house machining, welding, and testing capabilities to create solutions tailored to specific applications. Supporting a wide range of valve types and brands, Harrington delivers reliable automated valve packages that help life science facilities improve control, uptime, and operational performance.
- Automation control
- Electric and pneumatic
- Manual control – gear, lever and chain operated
Valves
Valves are essential components in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science facilities, controlling the flow, pressure, and direction of high-purity water, process fluids, chemicals, gases, and utilities throughout critical operations. They regulate fluid movement, isolate process areas, and support maintenance while maintaining system integrity. Common valve types include ball, butterfly, diaphragm, and check valves, selected for applications such as purified water systems, WFI (Water for Injection), clean utilities, bioprocessing, and fluid handling.
Valves improve process safety, efficiency, and reliability by preventing backflow, leaks, pressure issues, and contamination risks. Automated valves with electric or pneumatic actuators provide precise control and integrate with PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems for monitoring and operation. Properly selected and maintained valves protect equipment, support compliance, and enable consistent performance across life science facilities.
- Manual Valves, Actuated Valves
- Manual control – gear, lever and chain operated
Plastic Tubing Solutions
Tubing products play a critical role in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science facilities by providing reliable pathways for transporting high-purity water, process fluids, chemicals, gases, and utilities throughout critical systems. Tubing supports applications such as chemical dosing, instrumentation, sampling, process monitoring, filtration, clean utilities, and bioprocessing. Materials such as stainless steel, PTFE, PVDF, silicone, and other high-performance options provide corrosion resistance, flexibility, durability, temperature stability, and chemical compatibility for demanding life science environments.
Specialized tubing solutions support applications requiring contamination control, precise fluid handling, and reliable performance. Designed to meet stringent process requirements and withstand chemicals, temperature variations, and continuous operation, tubing systems help maintain system integrity and product quality. By connecting critical equipment and control components, tubing products help life science facilities improve efficiency, reduce maintenance, protect assets, and support safe, compliant operations.
- High-Purity Stainless Steel Tubing
- PTFE Tubing
- PVDF Tubing
- Silicone Tubing
- Polypropylene (PP) Tubing
- PVC & CPVC Tubing
- Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Tubing
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