Isolator

Isolator (1) for emptying a container (F) containing a powder/granular product, the isolator (1) comprising:

• a connecting device (2) for connecting a container (F) containing a powder/granular product to the isolator (1);
• a base body (100) which defines a connecting opening (120) via which an opening of the container (F) can be introduced at least in sections into an inner space of the base body (100) from an outside environment as intended, wherein
• a lower ambient pressure is generated in the inner space of the base body (120) than in the outside environment, and wherein
• the connecting device (2) comprises a sealing device (250) arranged at the connecting opening (120) and having an adjustable sealing element (251) which can be adjusted in such a way that it
• a) is pressed against an outer wall of the container (F) to produce a sealed state and closes the inner space from the outside environment, and
• b) is released from the outer wall of the container (F) to produce an at least partially open state in such a way that a gap(S) is formed between the sealing element (251) and the outer wall of the container (F), wherein
• the gap(S) is formed in such a way that an air flow directed into the inner space of the base body (120) is generated due to the different ambient pressure.