Tray loader for pharmaceutical vial packaging

Seamlessly integrate high-speed vial loading into your aseptic production line, optimizing throughput and ensuring contamination-free packaging for sensitive pharmaceuticals.

Automates Vial Handling and Tray Loading

The V-VL Series Tray Loaders from IMA Life are engineered to enhance the automation of vial handling in aseptic production environments. These loaders are distinguished by their ability to handle small and large volume vials at high speeds, with designs that prevent mechanical contact with vial mouths or caps to avoid damage or contamination. Used predominantly in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, they support a wide range of applications, including loading lyophilized vaccines, injectable insulin, and antiviral vials. The V-VL Series supports continuous operation at speeds up to 600 pieces per minute, with models like the V300, VL400, and VL600 offering tailored solutions based on throughput requirements. Built for cleanroom compliance, they feature stainless steel construction compatible with sterilizing agents and are equipped with user-friendly HMIs for easy format selection and automated adjustments. This series meets critical GMP standards, ensuring reliable and contamination-free handling in the production of critical biopharmaceutical products.

Benefits

  • Enhances operational efficiency by automating vial loading, minimizing manual labor.
  • Prevents vial contamination and damage with non-contact handling mechanisms.
  • Offers high-speed processing, accommodating up to 600 vials per minute for increased production capacity.
  • Ensures compliance with GMP standards for pharmaceutical packaging.
  • Facilitates quick, tool-free changeovers to reduce production line downtime.

General


Applications
Biopharmaceuticals,Aseptic products,Pharmaceutical vials
End products
Sterile saline solution vials,Injectable insulin vials,Hormone replacement therapy vials,Lyophilized vaccines,Blood plasma-derived therapies,Antiviral medication vials,Liquid pediatric vitamins,Antibody drug conjugates,Oncology drug vials
Steps before
Aseptic processing,Vial preparation,Filling vials,Lyophilisation (freeze-drying)
Steps after
Sterilization,Packaging,Quality control,Labeling
Input ingredients
vials,small volume vials,large volume vials
Output ingredients
vials loaded onto trays,plastic trays,metal trays,paperboard trays,lyophiliser trays
Market info
IMA is known for its expertise in manufacturing automated packaging machines and solutions, particularly for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, tea, and coffee industries, offering innovative, high-quality equipment and comprehensive customer service.

Technical Specifications


Output
19 or 27 strokes/minute,200,400,600 pieces/minute
Standard voltage
400 V – 50Hz
Installed power
1151 KW
Bottle size
Ø 14 to 52 mm,Maximum height 120 mm
Bottle size
Ø 16 to 52 mm,Maximum height 180 mm
Bottle size
Ø 16 to 36 mm,Maximum height 130 mm
Bottle size
Ø 16 to 52 mm,Maximum height 130 mm
Tray dimension
350×500 mm
Automation
User-friendly HMI,calibrated mechanical adjustments
Environment suitability
Suitable for clean room environments

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Automatic
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Changeover time
Simple changeover
Suitable Environment
Clean room environments
Cleaning method
Compatible with sterilising agents
Vial Handling
No mechanical parts in contact with vial mouth or cap
High performance
SVP and LVP vials at high speed
User-friendly interface
User-friendly HMI

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Stainless steel finishing
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Components compatible with sterilising agents
Biological compatibility
Suitable for clean room environments
Density/particle size
Ø 14 to 52 mm vials

Physical Characteristics


Tray shape and size
Up to 350×500 mm
Vial size
Ø 14 to 52 mm,height up to 180 mm
Compact version availability
Yes
Material of construction
Stainless steel
Tray loading stations
Single or double

Custom Options


Control panel type
User-friendly HMI
Flexibility
High flexibility with simple changeover
Tray loading configuration
Single to double station,compact version,in-line,up to four tray loaders
Vial handling
No mechanical parts in contact with vial mouth or cap