Inspection for glass containers

Ensure the integrity and quality of your liquid formulations with high-speed inspection and leak testing for ampoules, vials, and cartridges, providing precise filling level and cosmetic control.

Inspects and Tests Glass Containers for Quality Assurance

The SA Series from Marchesini Group comprises inspection machines designed for ampoules, vials, and cartridges, offering pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies a precise and reliable solution for quality assurance. What sets the SA Series apart is its ability to perform comprehensive inspections, including leak testing, filling level checks, and cosmetic and color controls, using a combination of backlights and bottom lights coupled with advanced CMP software. The machines can process up to 400 pieces per minute, allowing for high-speed continuous operations essential for maintaining production efficiency.

These machines are particularly relevant for industries dealing with liquid formulations, such as vaccines, insulin solutions, and chemotherapy drugs. They ensure the integrity and safety of end-products, including vials and ampoules, through thorough inspections for extraneous particles and defects. The SA Series offers flexible integration options, such as connecting with leak test units to further enhance container integrity assessments.

Designed to meet various compliance standards, the SA Series is an ideal choice for laboratories and processing departments in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Its CIP system facilitates easy, contamination-free cleaning, and the equipment can be customized to match operational needs, with support for different diameters and heights. This adaptability ensures seamless fit into existing production environments, enhancing both efficiency and quality control processes.

Benefits

  • Enhances product integrity with comprehensive inspection capabilities, reducing defect rates.
  • Increases production efficiency through high-speed processing of up to 400 pieces per minute.
  • Customizable configurations allow seamless integration into various production lines.
  • Ensures compliance with industry standards, supporting critical pharmaceutical applications.
  • Minimizes contamination risks with efficient cleaning and maintenance via CIP systems.

General


Applications
Liquid formulations,Nutraceuticals,Vials,Ampoules,Biopharmaceuticals,Cartridges,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Antibiotic vials,Vaccines,Vitamin d supplements,Eye drop vials,Nutrient supplement vials,Chemotherapy drugs,Insulin solutions,Essential oil cartridges,Saline ampoules,Hormonal injections
Steps before
Washing and Sterilizing,Filling
Steps after
Packaging,Leak Testing
Input ingredients
ampoules,vials,cartridges,containers,extraneous particles,fibres,glasses
Output ingredients
inspected ampoules,inspected vials,inspected cartridges,correct filling level,tip/cap cosmetic control,ring/cap colour control,color of the product,printing,sidewalls glass defects inspected,plunger inspection for cartridges
Market info
Marchesini is renowned for manufacturing high-quality packaging machinery for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, offering innovative, customized solutions with advanced automation and technology.

Technical Specifications


Inspection Speed
Up to 400 pcs/min
Image Acquisition
Up to 30 images per camera
Supported Container Types
Ampoules,vials and cartridges
Capacity Range
1 ml to 30 ml
Diameter Range
8 mm - 32 mm
Height Range
Up to 120 mm
Inspection Types
Extraneous particles,fibres,glasses,filling level
Optional Inspections
Tip/cap cosmetic control,Ring/cap colour control,Product colour,Printing,Sidewalls glass defects,Plunger inspection

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC / CMP software
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Cleaning method
CIP possible
Integration with leak test
Possible
Customization options
Back and bottom lights

Product type Characteristics


Container type
Ampoules,Vials,Cartridges

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Container type
Ampoules,vials,cartridges

Custom Options


Control panel type
Customizable via CMP software
Integration possibilities
Integration with leak test unit
Lighting options
Back and bottom lights
Software customization
Customizable CMP software