High-performance cartoning system for pharmaceutical products

Optimize your packaging line with a flexible cartoning solution designed to handle various product types, ensuring efficient operations and minimal downtime with rapid format changes and precise product handling.

Cartons, Inserts, and Labels for Versatile Packaging

The MKT Universal from Harro Höfliger is an innovative cartoning machine designed for high-speed, versatile packaging solutions across the pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetic industries. With the capability to carton up to 150 folding boxes per minute, it accommodates a wide range of products, from fragile glass vials to robust plastic containers. Its intermittent operation and decentralized servodrive control enable smooth and quiet performance, minimizing operational noise and maximizing efficiency. Featuring quick format change with plug-and-play functionality, this equipment enhances flexibility in packaging various product types, including pills, tablets, salves, and creams. The MKT Universal excels at integrating seamlessly into existing production lines, offering advanced functions like serializing, labeling, and efficient product feeding. Compliant with GMP standards, it ensures product safety and quality while supporting quick cleaning and maintenance. With the option for custom closure variants, it provides tailored solutions to meet specific production requirements.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with rapid, adaptable format changes.
  • Minimizes maintenance needs, increasing overall operational uptime.
  • Ensures precise packaging for complex product requirements, improving product integrity.
  • Complies with GMP standards, safeguarding quality and compliance.
  • Supports versatile packaging configurations, catering to a wide array of product types and sizes.

General


Applications
Chemical-technical products,Cosmetic products,Pharmaceutical products,Fragile products,Durable products
End products
Fragile electronic components,Fragile glass containers,Vials,Durable plastic containers,Salves,Durable industrial parts,Pills,Tablets,Lotions,Bottles,Creams
Steps before
Product assembly,Web processing,Dosing,Filling
Steps after
Quality control,Labelling,Package insert,Serializing
Input ingredients
folding cartons,pharmaceutical products,chemical-technical products,cosmetic products,fragile products,durable products
Output ingredients
cartoned folding boxes,packaged products,folding boxes with inserts,serialized folding boxes
Market info
Harro Hoefliger is known for its expertise in manufacturing custom, engineered-to-order packaging and production equipment, particularly for the pharmaceutical, healthcare, consumer goods, and chemical industries, with a reputation for precision, innovation, and quality engineering solutions.

Technical Specifications


Output
Up to 150 folding boxes/min
Output MKT 7,5″
Up to 100 folding boxes/min
Output MKT 5″
Up to 150 folding boxes/min
Automation
Decentralized servodrive control
Format Change
Quick and easy with plug-and-play functionality
Product Insertion
Side-loading
Machine Footprint
Very small
Maintenance Requirement
Low
Folding Box Closure Variants
All common and customized options
Flexibility
High with highly dynamic servo drives
Speed
Quiet and smooth even at high speeds
Codification
In-line printing and camera inspection

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Intermittent
Automation level
Decentralized servodrive control
Changeover time
Quick and easy with plug-and-play functionality
Cleaning method
Low maintenance requirement
Flexibility
Ability to handle a wide variety of products with short setup times

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Product Insertion
Side-loading
Product Type Variety
Fragile to Durable Products

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Small
Format change system
Plug-and-play
Control system
Decentralized servodrive
Product insertion method
Rear side-loading
Accessibility
Optimal

Custom Options


Format change
Quick and easy with plug-and-play functionality
Closing variants
Standard and customized options on one machine
Product transport system
Ingenious and flexible
Servodrive control
Decentralized for quiet and smooth operation
Product insertion
Rear (side-loading) for clear machine front
Machine accessibility
Optimum accessibility