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Contained transfer systems are designed to safely transfer the product or waste items in or out of contained or sterile areas. Valves are used to regulate the flow in contained transfer systems. The choice of a suitable containment system depends on the form of source and target containers, the physical state of the product and the volume of the product to be transferred. These systems find applications in transferring pharmaceutical powders from drums to the process equipment, filling bulk chemicals in transportation bags or safely discharging them into mixing tanks.

Contained transfer systems

Industrial Pumps

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Loading basket for GMP washer

The nearly 5,000 known minerals on earth share some characteristics to be classified as minerals – they are inorganic, solid, naturally occurring elements and have a particular chemical formula and an ordered internal geometric structure. However, minerals are not all the same. One way to divide them is based on their physical characteristics such as hardness, luster, color, and shape. For example, the diamonds we use to make jewelry are very hard minerals while talc is a soft mineral; gold is a shiny mineral while others are less so.

Minerals

Energy is constantly changing, but it finds rest in a fuel. Once exposed to heat, though, these natural materials release their captured energy. Every aspect of everyday life – from manufacturing to digital services – is powered by the mastery of this complex conversion from fuel to energy.

Fuel

Ceramics are defined as inorganic and non-metallic materials. Tthey are typically brittle, hard, and elastic as well as resistant to heat and corrosion; in fact, after shaping them into the desired shape, they are heated in an oven called kiln at very high temperatures (1,000 °C to 1,600 °C). Kaolinite and aluminum oxide are the best-known examples of ceramics.

Ceramics

Due to their potential hazardous nature, chemicals are classified for proper identification and safety during production. Chemical classification depends on their properties, structures and functions. In the chemical industry, you can regard them as basic chemicals such as acids, chemical products to produce plastic materials and finished chemicals for use in cosmetology. As a manufacturer or engineer, you want to know their reactivity when using chemical processing equipment.

Chemicals

A loading system feeds your continuous or batch processing machine with the specified material or item in line with the flow of production. Loaders transfer the articles from one stage of preparation to the next with uniformity and accuracy.

Industrial

In advanced pharmaceutical production, particularly in aseptic processing, the need to eliminate and control human contamination is paramount. Challenges include maintaining sterility while efficiently handling large volumes of vials at the loading and unloading stages.
<h2>Automate vial loading and unloading with precision</h2>
IMA Life's fully automated vial fixed and flexible loading systems address these challenges by providing precise vial handling solutions. These systems are designed for integration with industrial freeze dryers, ensuring consistent and sterile loading and unloading processes. The systems, available in fixed (CLU and MINILOADER), flexible (TCAR, LAT, LUAT, and UAT), or mixed configurations, use conveyors or transporters to move vials seamlessly. Featuring a frameless design, they maintain a constant vial level and support multiple freeze dryers. They are compliant with Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VPHP) standards and come pre-arranged for cRABS and isolator applications. With a modular design and loading speeds of up to 600 vials per minute, these systems significantly reduce operational costs and process time.

Automatic vial loading and unloading systems for freeze dryers

Handling

Loading

Unloading

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In the pharmaceutical industry, maintaining sterile conditions and reducing contamination risk during the loading and unloading of vials in freeze-dryers are critical. Traditional methods often involve manual intervention, increasing the risk of contamination and operational costs.
<h2>Automates vial transfer with wireless communication</h2>
The DA VINCI system from IMA is an automated solution designed for the loading and unloading of vials in industrial freeze-dryers. It features a fully independent, self-driven transfer unit that operates wirelessly. The DA VINCI's stand-alone battery-driven module eliminates the need for actuating pushing mechanisms, allowing for a compact footprint. It communicates wirelessly with the freeze-dryer, ensuring seamless integration. Suitable for both ambient and cold shelf loading, the system operates for up to 8 hours without battery recharging. The DA VINCI system promotes high efficiency with minimal contamination risk, making it ideal for aseptic environments, including open/closed RABS or isolator containment setups.

Wireless vial loading and unloading system for freeze-dryers

For high-speed production lines requiring compact case packing, ensuring efficiency and minimizing footprint is paramount. Handling small dimensioned cases can be challenging, especially when operator accessibility and ease of cleaning are critical factors.
<h2>Optimize high-speed case packing with operator-friendly design</h2>
The CP50 by IMA is a high-speed side loading case packer designed specifically for small dimensioned cases. One of its standout features is the cantilever design, allowing operators complete accessibility and straightforward cleaning. All components are ergonomically positioned, enabling operators to reach parts from one side. The horizontal case magazine is positioned low, ensuring prolonged autonomy in case erecting. Driven entirely by servo-motors, the CP50 can reach speeds up to 50 cases/min. The cases are first erected, loaded into a toothed chain, and then closed using hot-melt glue. For safety, the CP50 is guarded by full-size transparent panels with safety interlocks, meeting CE requirements. Additional features include a PLC unit for control and optional add-ons like tool-free size changeover, case labelling verification, and case rejection at discharge.

High-speed side loading case packer for small dimensions

Closing

Labels provide customers with important information about both your product and your brand. Different labeling technology attaches the printed film to the packaging using a range of methods such as shrink wrapping, side sealing, and adhesives. For added traceability and protection, you may also use serialization coding equipment and anti-tampering labeling systems.

Labeling

In personal and home care production, efficiently and safely handling various small products is a significant challenge. Items such as roll-ons, tubes, bottles, and inhalers need precise placement in trays without damage, requiring an automated system for effective handling and load management.
<h2>Automates product loading into trays</h2>
The T-LOAD by IMA Group is a robotic system engineered to load products like roll-ons, tubes, bottles, and inhalers into trays. It can handle various types of trays, including heat-formed plastic, cardboard, paper, and polystyrene. Products are first positioned in pucks and then picked by a robot for precise tray placement. The system offers customizable empty tray magazines for high or medium capacity, suiting customer requirements. Tailor-made robot grippers ensure gentle handling of products to prevent damage. Ideal for personal and home care industries, this system provides efficiency and flexibility in handling diverse packaging forms.

Robotic system for loading personal care products

Continuous

In the packaging sector, efficiently handling bottles with unusual shapes presents significant challenges. Ensuring swift and precise packaging without compromising on throughput is crucial to meet production demands, especially when dealing with diverse bottle shapes and sizes.
<h2>Erect, load, and seal cases efficiently</h2>
The 3754 by IMA is a servo-driven, top-loading case packer designed for handling loose or bundled bottles, even those with unusual shapes. This case packer ensures optimal output by managing two cases simultaneously. It operates with a remarkably compact footprint and high-speed processing capabilities, handling up to 50 cases per minute in its duplex version. The system is equipped with 2 infeed hoppers and a case magazine that manages 2 rows of cases, enhancing the efficiency of case erecting, loading, and sealing. The forced opening and closing groups process two cases at the same time, boosting machine output. Additionally, non-stop worm screws ensure correct orientation of difficult-shaped bottles. The machine also offers great accessibility for cleaning, a robot for inserting the collation into the case, and the option for cases to be closed with adhesive tape, hot-melt glue, or both. Complete changeover is possible within 20 minutes, with an optional automatic gripper head change available.

Top loading case packer for loose or bundled bottles

<span style="font-weight: 400">At last, you reached the final stage of processing your product - welcome to the packing world! Packing preserves and protects a product from damage, spoilage, and contamination while it makes its way from the production line to the consumer or further production. Depending on which industry your products belong to, the type of primary packaging equipment can change drastically. You need to pay careful attention to products with </span><span style="font-weight: 400">chemicals or hazardous substances since they can be potentially dangerous to human health. </span>

Packing

Sealing

Wrapping is the final step before your finished products are ready to leave the manufacturing site. Packages are bundled tightly together with a low-density polyethylene wrapper to secure the goods inside during transportation and distribution. Automatic or semi-automatic stretch wrapping machines cloak the palleted load in expandable film at high speeds and precision.

Wrapping

In the confectionery industry, packaging efficiency and flexibility are crucial for handling diverse product specifications. The need for compact and reliable systems to form, close, and load products with precision and care is paramount to maintain product integrity and optimize production lines.
<h2>Form, close, and load with precision</h2>
The Monoblock Loading Unit by IMA combines forming, closing, and robotic loading functionalities into a single compact unit. Designed to address market demands for efficiency and flexibility, this system offers ergonomic open-frame design for easy access and maintenance. With flexible size changing and high reliability, the Monoblock Series ensures gentle product handling to maintain the quality of confectionery items. The unit operates at a maximum speed of 500 ppm, making it suitable for high-speed production environments. The system's integrated design minimizes footprint while maintaining high standards of performance and reliability.

Monoblock loading unit for confectionery packaging

The process of forming allows you to shape your products homogeneously. Forming machines are fed the manufactured material in bulk and cut it down to specification, so the process takes place between formulation of the mass and the packaging of the final item.

A special class of this equipment – Form, Fill, and Seal Machines (FFS) – creates bags and pouches from flat material such as plastic sheets, fills them with your designated product, and seals them.

Forming

In environments where efficient and safe handling of sterilizable goods is crucial, such as biopharma production or biomedical research facilities, operators often face challenges with loading and unloading heavy and fragile items.
<h2>Optimize loading and unloading processes safely</h2>
The sterilizer loading equipment from Getinge addresses these challenges by offering a range of solutions tailored to specific applications. Designed for effective use of chamber space, it includes standardized shelves, racks, and trolleys that facilitate easy ergonomic loading. The equipment supports various loading requirements, from general-purpose shelf trolleys that allow floor-level loading to height-adjustable robust trolleys for heavier loads. Additionally, the Getinge automated cage and bedding handling system uses industrial robots for contamination control and increased operator safety. Suitable for both steam sterilization and other biopharma processes, these reliable and customizable loading solutions enhance productivity and ensure the integrity of goods through every sterilization cycle.

Sterilizer loading solutions for biopharma and research laboratories

Industrial sterilization processes are employed in different industries to completely eliminate all living microorganisms from the final product. For instance, in food processing, sterilization equipment is used to produce a stable product with a long shelf-life by eradicating harmful bio-contaminants. Instead, in the medical field, sterilization technologies aim to prevent the transmission of microbes to patients by sterilizing all the tools and medical devices that come in contact with the patient. Most sterilization equipment, such as autoclaves, employs high-temperature pressurized steam to destroy bacteria and disinfect surfaces from spores. Other methods include radiation sterilization or using chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide for disinfection.

Sterilization

In the packaging industry, there is often a need to automate tasks such as sorting, aligning, mixing, and loading products. Traditional manual processes can be time-consuming and inefficient, requiring a more streamlined and high-performance solution.
<h2>Automate sorting, aligning, and loading tasks</h2>
The SERVOFEED PF800 from Buhmann Systeme is a versatile robot module designed for a variety of packaging tasks. Depending on the specific requirements and automation tasks, the PF800 can be equipped with different types of robots, such as delta robots for fast pick-and-place operations commonly used in the confectionery industry. This robotic cell can automate manual workstations to increase the degree of automation, providing efficient solutions for sorting, mixing, aligning, and loading diverse primary packaged products like thermoformed packs, pouches, cups, bottles, and blisters, as well as empty or filled packages. The module can function as a stand-alone unit or be connected in series to form a complete automation line, fitting seamlessly between filling machines, final packaging machines, and palletizing systems. This flexibility makes it suitable for various industrial applications.

Robot module for aligning sorting and loading products

Aligning

Industrial mixing equipment is used to combine two or more solid, liquid or gaseous segregated ingredients into a homogenous single product. The choice of mixing technology depends largely on the physical state of the ingredients and the desired final product. But the sensitivity of the ingredients, the process temperature, and pressure requirements are also critical factors. All these parameters result in a wide range of industrial mixers.

Mixing

Sorting is the process of arranging items systematically, using a specified criterion, to categorize and group similar items and identify non-conforming items for removal. The choice of a sorting machine depends on the type of item to sort, the sorting criteria, the number of categories that the items need to be sorted into, sorting speed, and accuracy. Sorting machines can be used in the food processing industry for sorting and categorizing fruits, vegetables, empty bottles, crates, and other items; other examples include sorting of tablets and capsules by weight for quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. As well as sorting waste in the recycling industry. Manual sorting is a laborious task however, with the use of specialized equipment, manufacturers are able to automate their sorting at high speeds.

Sorting

In industrial settings, transferring heavy loads like totes, bins, and drums often demands efficient and automated systems. Manual handling can be time-consuming and can compromise safety, making automated solutions crucial.
<h2>Facilitate loading and lifting operations</h2>
The DUMPER by Bertocchi is a fully automated solution designed for loading, lifting, and dumping totes, bins, and drums. Engineered for reliability, speed, and safety, it streamlines the product loading phase. The system is adaptable for various sizes of totes, bins, and drums, and can optionally be connected to a Roller Conveyor Loading System for enhanced flexibility. Available in two models, the DUMPER for Totes supports loads up to 1000 kg, while the DUMPER for Drums handles up to 200 kg. It is particularly suitable for applications involving IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) products, frozen puree blocks, and other frozen contents. Primarily used in processes requiring efficient dumping, it ensures a seamless and productive workflow.

Loading and dumping system for totes, bins, and drums

In pharmaceutical production, ensuring containers are efficiently and accurately loaded into nests and tubs is crucial for maintaining product quality and process reliability. Handling variable container sizes without frequent machine adjustments is a common challenge.
<h2>Automates container loading and placement</h2>
The CombiSys MEC 80106 by Bausch Stroebel is a highly efficient system designed to automate the loading of processed containers into nests and tubs. This system uses compact holders with suction capabilities that pick up filled and closed containers and place them back into waiting nests. The holders have variable distances, allowing processing of containers with various size ranges (diameters from 7 to 47 mm and heights from 35 to 100 mm) without requiring modifications. The loaded nests are subsequently placed into tubs automatically. It features a modular design with standardized components, ensuring optimal laminar air flow and high process reliability, and is suitable for use in Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS) or isolators. The system can handle up to 12,000 items per hour, making it suitable for large-scale pharmaceutical operations. Additional features include easy centralized operation, a compact design, and short set-up times, with optional extras like a service portal vision system and various checking and alarm devices.

Automated container loading system for ampoules and syringes

When producing large quantities of xiao long bao, aligning and loading products onto trays accurately can be a significant challenge. Ensuring each dumpling is perfectly positioned is vital to maintaining quality and improving efficiency in a high-speed production line.
<h2>Align and load xiao long bao with precision</h2>
The ARL-605 Automatic Aligning and Rack Loading System, provided by ANKO, is designed to streamline your xiao long bao production process by ensuring precise alignment and effective tray loading. This system features an intuitive human-machine interface, which allows for easily adjustable parameter settings and requires minimal training for operators. The ARL-605 can align up to 2,400 pieces of xiao long bao per hour, improving production efficiency significantly. It also offers an emergency shutdown feature and an activated siren if any abnormalities are detected, thus minimizing production losses. ANKO provides two types of trolleys to suit different factory configurations, and the machine's smart sensors ensure reduced human contact, thereby enhancing food safety and hygiene.

Automatic aligning and rack loading solution for xiao long bao production

Industrial laboratories often require precise high-temperature processes for materials testing, development, and synthesis. Challenges include maintaining consistent temperatures, reducing heat loss, and ensuring uniform material mixing. Efficiency and control are pivotal for achieving accurate results in high-temperature applications.
<h2>Achieve precise high-temperature processing</h2>
The 1700C Table-Top Motorized Bottom Loading Furnace by Across International is designed for high-temperature applications requiring precise control and efficiency. Equipped with Molybdenum Silicide (MoSi2) Type 1800 heating elements and Mitsubishi 1800 grade alumina fiber insulation, this furnace ensures minimal heat loss. It features a motorized bottom elevator hearth for easy loading and unloading, as well as an optional stirring function for uniform material mixing. The Eurotherm multi-segment PID controller offers optimal thermal management with minimal overshooting, and the built-in ammeter and dual voltmeters facilitate easy monitoring and troubleshooting. Safety features include overheat protection and power failure recovery. This furnace is suitable for applications in metallurgy and material science, with a maximum working temperature of 1700°C and a constant working temperature of 1600°C. Optional accessories include an overhead stirring system.

Table-top bottom loading furnace with stirring capability

<span style="font-weight: 400">The heating process is a step of raising the temperature of food, pharma, cosmetics, and many other types of products. You may employ different heating solutions for this process, depending on the type of product you intend to manufacture. Selecting the appropriate heater machine for your product is quite important since various products require different ranges of temperatures and different ways of heat transfer using exchangers. Industrial heating equipment varies in two ways - the type of material it can process and the reaction you want to achieve.</span>

Heating

Complex processes call for continuous tracking and monitoring systems that help you to keep the manufacturing operation under control. The technology analyzes the components in the production phase for divergence in behavior or changes in conditions. Based on advanced software applications, monitoring platforms make sure that your products satisfy the quality criteria while they are being developed.

Monitoring

Drawing samples and testing them for conformity with preset quality standards allows manufacturing units to produce a consistent quality of the product. In a batch process, sample testing systems ensures that each batch meets the specified standards. In a continuous process, product and materials testing helps in the early identification of quality issues, saving significant time and resources, and preventing a sub-standard product from reaching the market. The selection of industrial testing equipment depends on the identification of key quality parameters. These parameters may include volume, weight, viscosity, hardness, particle size distribution, sterility, gauge and containment, among other parameters. Testing machinery need regular calibration to ensure that the parameters being tested are accurate. Some of the more common testing solutions include thermal imagers, scratch testers, optical inspectors and texture analyzers.

Testing

Batch

<span style="font-weight: 400;">To ensure perfect cleaning of contact parts they must be placed in the GMP washer in such a way as to guarantee flushing of even the most hidden parts. For all but the simplest of parts, simply stacking them is not enough. A fully customised washer basket not only ensures perfect cleaning of all types of product contacting parts but also maximises the throughput of the washer, reducing downtime by shortening cleaning cycles.</span>
<h2>Bespoke GMP Washer baskets to maximise cleaning performance and efficiency</h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">The IWT Pharma Baskets are custom-designed to your exact requirements. Engineers take detailed studies of all the parts that you require to be washed in order to build the optimum loading basket suited to all types of item - from drums to hoses, to filling needles, punches, dies, and more.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Key drivers in the design of the custom baskets are optimal cleaning performance, ensuring each product is able to be completely and thoroughly washed, no matter shape or construction; maximising throughput, optimising each load to reduce line downtimes associated with parts washing; intuitive loading, allowing operators to quickly and easily place parts without any complex insertions.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Loading baskets are made entirely from AISI 316L with ASME-BPE fully-welded piping to distribute washing solution around the load. For ease of use and speed of operation, the connections from basket to washer use patented quick lock connectors.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">High performance tube-filling machines are used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Their performance is greatly enhanced by the use of automated feed-in systems, delivery the empty tubes accurately and quickly to maximise the efficiency of the filler. Loading systems are available in a variety of formats, including the flexible cassette type.</span>


<h2>Feed cylindrical tubes via a cassette</h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Ensuring a constant supply of appropriately orientated empty tubes, the IWK TZM Cassette Tube Feeding Magazine is suitable to supply machines operating at up to 120 tubes per minute.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The TZM allows for uninterrupted operation because it holds tubes in a reservoir between the tube filler and tube feeding magazine. Tubes in the reservoir are processed first, meaning restocking the filler will not impact on the operation. A photo-electric backup sensor monitors</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">the tubes in the reservoir ensuring it does not run empty.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The TZM aligns tubes into singles by using pneumatic baffle plate movements in the magazine and the reservoir area. Individual tubes are picked up at the far end of the tube filler chute and loaded in the tube filling machine.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Suitable for use with laminar flow, the TZM gently handles tubes, minimising damage to fragile materials. The TZM is able to handle all commercially available tube materials, and operates with tubes of diameter 13.5 mm to 40 mm, and length 60 mm to 230 mm.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Size changeovers are very quick to minimise downtime and don’t require the use of any tools.</span>

Loading cassette for a tube filler

Conveyor systems are used for moving materials from one location to another. Considerations for choosing a suitable industrial conveying system include the nature of the product, its physical state, the desired conveying rate, and sensitivity of the product to heat and mechanical shock. Conveying equipment is used in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, biomass, and mineral industries to move materials around a warehouse as well as to transport bulk powders, granules, and grains for processing and filling. These types of systems are usually automated and there is a wide variety of solutions to choose when it comes to the type of conveyor. Types include screw, gravity, chain, roller and belt conveyors.

Conveying

Filling lines are used extensively in all industries, such as food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetics, to accurately package different products into a container suitable for that product. Although the filling process is at the very end of the production line, it is no less important than the earlier steps. Last but not least, the idiom that dates back to 1382 when John Wyclif wrote the firste the laste, and the laste the firste, indicates just that the last things on a list are just as valuable as the previous ones. In this case, this idiom fits perfectly.

Filling

Bottom loading/unloading arms are designed to be connected on the side or on the rear of the tanker and sometimes for both.


<h2>Safe, hassle-free loading from the side or the rear of the tank</h2>
Kanon bottom loading arms are used both for open loop and closed loop fluid transfer. The “open loop” product transfer uses a single bottom loading arm. A combination of two bottom loading arms is used simultaneously for “closed loop” product transfer. Closed loop product transfer is necessary for low density liquids.

Kanon loading arms are equipped with five swivel joints and a multi-spring balance cylinder. The use of Kanon balance cylinders ensures that bottom loading arms can be maneuvered through all positions with minimal effort.

Bottom loading arm

Load or unload liquids from the top of the tanks safely and securely for trucks, railcars, small or big containers, ISO containers, drums of 220 liters, etc.


<h2>Safe, hassle-free loading from the top of the tank</h2>
KANON top loading arms come in different designs depending on the application. These can be open filling systems as they are commonly used in for a wide range of products across all industry sectors. But they can also be designed for closed filling for highly aggressive liquids associated with the chemical and petrochemical industries.

Loading arms can be executed with or without vapour return or pressure line. They can outfit with top level detection (bubble pipe sensing or electronic). A telescopic drop pipe can be integrated to prevent foaming or electrostatic build up. Adding a press down cylinder will prevent arm lifting or add a drop pipe deflector to prevent dripping.

Kanon top loading arms are provided with four swivel joints for the product line and a counterweight or multi-coil spring cylinder balance system.

Top loading arm

A hose or loading arm is needed when you load or unload fluids from a ship or transfer fluids between vessel and shore. If you want a safer, easier to operate and longer service life than a hose, a marine loading arm is the ideal solution.


<h2>Marine loading arms to meet liquid loading needs</h2>
Kanon Marine loading arms are manufactured in line with the latest requirements of OCIMF and major oil companies. It permits emergency release action without any spillage of product and without pollution. Kanon marine loading arms require minimal maintenance and all product seals can be replaced without scaffolding or dismantling the loading arm itself.

KANON’s single counterweight balance system enables both hydraulically and manually operated arms to be maneuvered easily and safely, saving both time and manpower.

Marine loading arm

In pharmaceutical production lines, ensuring aseptic conditions while minimizing manual intervention is critical. This necessity becomes even more pressing when dealing with high-volume vial handling and packaging.
<h2>Automates vial loading onto trays</h2>
The V-VL Series from IMA Life offers a range of automated tray loaders designed to efficiently handle vials for aseptic pharmaceutical environments. These tray loaders are capable of loading vials onto plastic, metal, or paperboard trays, including lyophilizer trays, with minimal operator intervention. The series includes various models to meet specific customer needs, from single to double stations and compact inline versions. These systems can handle both small volume (SVP) and large volume (LVP) vials at high speeds while ensuring no mechanical parts contact the vial mouth or cap, thereby avoiding contamination. With user-friendly HMI, operators can easily set output rates, select format, and determine the number of rows on each tray. Designed for clean room environments, these tray loaders feature stainless steel finishing and components compatible with sterilizing agents.

Tray loader for pharmaceutical vial packaging

Packaging

In pharmaceutical production, the need for efficient and contained granulation processes is critical. Traditional multi-step methods can expose operators to hazardous materials and increase contamination risks, resulting in compromised product quality and longer processing times.
<h2>Achieve seamless in-containment granulation</h2>
The ROTO CUBE from IMA is a single-pot processor that revolutionizes granulation by integrating multiple processing steps within a sealed bowl. This system handles everything from the loading of raw powders to the discharge of dry milled granules without the need for product transfers. Featuring accurate detection of the wet granulation end-point and a tilting bowl design for optimal heat exchange, the ROTO CUBE improves drying efficiency and prevents product sticking. The GA.ST. system enhances vacuum drying through inert gas injection, ensuring a dust-free process and safe solvent use. Suitable for high-potency active ingredients (HAPI), the ROTO CUBE maximizes product yield and simplifies cleaning operations.

Single-pot granulation processor for pharmaceutical applications

Industrial drying machines are designed to remove moisture from your product. But the drying process must cater to variations in the state of matter and molecular structure of the input material. Industrial dryer technology exploits the modes of heat transfer (convection, conduction, radiation, evaporative cooling) to control the moisture content.

Drying

Granulation

Powder

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, maintaining sterility and cleanliness of vials for injectable drugs is crucial. Vials must be thoroughly cleaned to remove any contaminants that could compromise the safety and efficacy of the drugs they contain.
<h2>Ensures sterile and contaminant-free vials</h2>
The HYDRA by IMA is a linear washing system specifically designed for vials and bottles used in injectable drug production. It follows cGMP guidelines and incorporates advanced features to ensure high-quality decontamination. The HYDRA facilitates the cleaning process through a series of customized washing cycles that account for the container material and the product to be filled. The system reduces WFI consumption through a recycled water loop, providing high cleaning performance and pyrogen reductions when needed. It can handle various container sizes, from a minimum mouth diameter of 7 mm to a maximum height of 180 mm. A unique upper guide rail stabilizes containers during high-pressure washing, while complete segregation between process, circuit, and mechanical areas prevents cross-contamination. The HYDRA also integrates features such as vacuum-assisted unloading for unstable containers and the option for an ultrasonic bath unit.

Linear vial washer for injectable drug containers

Industrial cleaning equipment is used to wash or disinfect machinery and the production/warehouse area. It may also be used to sterilize the product, equipment, tools, floor or work surfaces and to purify or clean the product by removing impurities. Choosing a suitable cleaning system depends on the type of product or equipment to be cleaned, the sensitivity of the product to heat, pressure, and chemicals, and the level of sterility desired.

Cleaning

Industrial washing systems are used to clean and disinfect a variety of items in research and manufacturing facilities. Industrial washers use solvents and cleaning agents with mechanical action to remove deposits and residues from stainless steel machinery components, empty containers, and other soiled surfaces. The selection of an industrial or commercial washer depends on the type of items and surfaces to be cleaned, the type of deposits/residue that is typically present, whether drying is required after rinsing and the level of sterilization necessary. Manufacturers will have cleaning specifications and as a result, require washers to be engineered to meet these specs.

Washing

In pharmaceutical production, efficient and precise packaging is crucial to maintain product integrity and comply with stringent regulations. A reliable cartoning system is essential for handling various products and carton sizes while maximizing space and minimizing downtime.
<h2>Switch between intermittent and continuous motion</h2>
The FLEXA by IMA is a versatile cartoner designed for both intermittent and continuous motion operations. Its compact design ensures it fits comfortably in limited spaces, while specialized features such as servo motor technology facilitate quick, toolless changeovers. FLEXA can handle a wide range of carton dimensions and product types with ease. The ergonomic design supports efficient loading of packaging materials and ensures easy access for cleaning. This cartoner is particularly suitable for pharmaceutical applications where reliability and flexibility are mandatory. It also supports sustainability efforts by allowing the use of recycled cardboard.

Compact cartoner for pharma packaging needs

Cartoning involves erecting a folded carton, filling it with the product, closing the flaps, or applying a lid and sealing with glue or adhesive tape. Choosing a cartoning solution involves, considering the type of primary packaging, the production volume, the size and count of the product in a carton, and the desired level of automation.

Cartoning

In food production, especially in the packaging of hard soup cubes, ensuring accurate and consistent packaging is crucial. Manual methods can be time-consuming and error-prone, highlighting the need for more reliable and efficient packaging systems.
<h2>Package hard soup cubes into cardboard boxes</h2>
The SP98D by IMA is a semi-automatic tray packing solution designed for the precise packaging of hard soup cubes into cardboard boxes. The system features a double-head loading device that divides and stratifies the soup cubes based on selected sizes, allowing for reliable and consistent packaging. This streamlining of the ejection step ensures that the formed packs are neatly introduced into the cardboard boxes. With an impressive production capacity of up to 800 products per minute, the SP98D efficiently handles packaging needs while maintaining high standards of accuracy. Additionally, the system operates with a full load current of 3P x 400 Volt – 50 Hz – 5 Amp and consumes 50 Nl/min of compressed air at a minimum operating pressure of 6 bar. Suitable for bundle configurations ranging from 5x3x3 up to 5x5x5, the machine supports product dimensions up to 23 mm height, 31 mm width, and 10 mm depth, with a weight of 11 grams. The SP98D is a robust and efficient packaging solution for food manufacturers.

Semi-automatic tray packing for soup cubes

In the confectionery industry, efficient and gentle product handling during cartoning is essential. Traditional continuous cartoning solutions may not accommodate varied carton formats or ensure the delicate handling required for certain products.
<h2>Supports varied carton formats with gentle product handling</h2>
The AI50 by IMA is an intermittent cartoner designed to handle a diverse range of carton formats at medium-low speeds. With an automatic loading system tailored to different product features and speeds, it offers glue or tuck-in flap closing options. The machine's feathering pusher mechanism, utilizing a 2-axis design, allows easy access to change pusher heads from the operator side, ensuring gentle handling. A user-friendly touch screen controls operations, providing reliable and repeatable results. The open frame design ensures excellent accessibility for maintenance. It supports the use of recycled cardboard, aligning with sustainability goals.

Intermittent cartoner for flexible packaging solutions

In manufacturing environments where precision and speed are crucial, manually placing items onto trays or pallets can be time-consuming and inconsistent. This challenge is often encountered in packaging lines for food products, cosmetics, and medical items.
<h2>Automates loading, palletizing, and packaging</h2>
The Robotic Island – Pick and Place IR by ILPRA is a sophisticated system designed to automate the loading, palletizing, and packaging processes. With dimensions of 220 x 130 x 180 cm and a weight of approximately 900 kg, it is suited for a variety of production spaces. The system operates with an installed electric power of 3 kW and consumes 15 Nlt/Cycle of air. The touch screen panel enables you to set and manage all work parameters easily. Additionally, the robotic arm's gripping head ensures precise placement of items, increasing overall efficiency and reducing the risk of errors. Industries such as food production, cosmetics, and medical packaging can greatly benefit from this technology.

Industrial pick and place system for packaging

If storing and transporting products easily is a problem for your industrial production, then you need palletizing solutions. A pallet is a flat structure, on which containers of the packaged products are stacked to consolidate the product and to make it easier for a forklift to lift the goods for warehousing and transportation. A palletizer is a machine that automates or simplifies the process of stacking product containers onto a pallet. The choice of an industrial palletizer depends on the type of product packaging such as bags, drums, or boxes, the level of automation required, and the in-feed to the palletizer. Palletizers find applications in all major industries including food, chemical, and pharmaceutical.

Palletizing

In industrial pelleting processes, consistently dosing powders is critical for achieving product uniformity and efficiency. Traditional methods often introduce variability and inefficiency, hampering overall production quality. Accurate loading of powders into feeders ensures seamless operation and quality control.
<h2>Precisely dose powders from big-bags</h2>
The Powder Dosing Big-Bag (PDBB) system by Hoopman Equipment is designed to facilitate the precise filling of a powder feeder for pelleting applications. The unit allows the use of big-bags to effectively dose powders by weight. By placing big-bags on designated funnels, users can fill the powder feeder with up to two types of powder per unit. If the setup does not allow enough hang-height for the big-bags, powder containers can be used as an alternative. The system is notable for its compatibility with different powder types and its design, ensuring that the bags bulge properly for smooth operation. This approach minimizes dosing errors and maintains product consistency, essential for quality pelleting processes.

Powder dosing system for big-bags

Dosing systems are a line of hoppers, feeders, filling machines, and checkweighers that operate in sync to dispense materials accurately. Dosing is an essential feature of the packaging process, whether you’re filling shampoo bottles or tea bags. But dosing equipment is critical for formulations, too, particularly in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Imprecise dosing may cause quality degradation in the best-case scenario. In the worst scenario, it creates serious health risks.

Dosing

In environments where maintaining product integrity and minimizing contamination is crucial, such as pharmaceutical manufacturing, efficient and dust-tight material transfer systems are paramount. These systems must handle both horizontal and vertical transfers with ease, ensuring product safety and reducing manual handling.
<h2>Automate and accelerate material loading</h2>
The Uni-Vac V-Series V10 by Hanningfield Process Systems is part of their ultra-hygienic vacuum conveyors designed to meet stringent cleanliness standards. This vacuum conveyor features a rolled and seam-welded hopper body, eliminating all welds for superior hygiene. Customizable to any requirement, it supports both gravity feed and vacuum transfer operations. The design includes clamps for easy dismantling and cleaning, making it ideal for industries where product integrity is essential. Unlike compressed air systems, the V10 operates using an electric pump, making it suitable for process rooms with height constraints. The V-Series also provides a high throughput of up to 900 kgs/hr, with contact parts made from 316L stainless steel, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

Ultra-hygienic vacuum conveyor for pharmaceutical industry

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, keeping the capsule filling machines continuously supplied is critical. Manual handling risks contamination and damage, disrupting the workflow and resulting in downtime.
<h2>Gentle and efficient capsule transfer</h2>
The CapsuJet capsule transfer system by Hanningfield Process Systems provides a solution to automate the loading and unloading of capsule filling machines, ensuring minimal capsule damage. The CapsuJet C20 model is designed for empty capsule loading, capable of handling up to 300,000 capsules per hour, while the CapsuJet FCC model transfers filled capsules at a rate of 200,000 per hour. Constructed with 316L stainless steel contact parts and FDA-compliant seals, these systems are suited for all sizes of hard-shell capsules. Optional level control in the filling machine hopper automates the loading process, making it efficient and reliable. The customizable hopper accommodates different batch sizes, and the low noise levels enhance the working environment.

Capsule conveyors for gentle capsule transfer

In medium to industrial-scale food-processing facilities, efficiently transitioning from filling and portioning to packaging minced meat portions can be a challenge. Manual intervention often leads to inconsistent product quality and higher labor costs.
<h2>Automate loading minced meat into trays</h2>
The ES 388 tray loading system is a fully automatic solution from Handtmann designed for loading minced meat portions into trays. It integrates seamlessly with GMD 99-2 or GMD 99-3 minced meat portioners, allowing for flexible portion sizes. With optional modules like the WS 910 advanced weighing system and SB 913 sorting belt, it provides enhanced weight accuracy and process control. The modular design of the ES 388 allows for versatile installation options, supporting both manual and automatic tray feeding. The Handtmann Line Control system ensures perfect synchronization of modules, minimizing manual intervention and maintaining high hygiene standards.

Automatic tray loader for minced meat portions

Depositing equipment is a very common production line process in the food industry. Whether you want to make muffins or jellies or garnish and decorate cakes, all of this is impossible without the depositing step. Depositing is a form of extrusion used primarily to produce pieces of dough that will be further processed to create several food products. The dough is passed through a depositing machine and poured in equal parts from holes in a die plate with nozzles or a conveyor belt. But that’s not all. Depositors are also used to fill, layer, or cover your food items with other ingredients before proceeding to the next step of the production process which is usually packaging.

Depositing

Portioning

Weighing

In the food processing industry, handling diverse and demanding products requires reliable mixing and processing systems. Ensuring uniform consistency, precise temperature control, and hygienic conditions are critical challenges that industries face on a daily basis, especially when dealing with high-volume production.
<h2>Efficiently mixes and processes various food products</h2>
The VSM/C from GLASS Maschinen is an advanced mixing and processing plant designed for demanding food products. It features an automatic lid operation and a motor-driven swiveling drum, ensuring ease of use and minimizing manual handling. The integrated scraper maintains clean walls and floor, reducing maintenance efforts. The VSM/C supports automatic loading, touch-panel operation with process recording, and offers various mixing arms tailored to different applications. It has a double-jacket temperature control system, which is exchangeable, providing consistent heating or cooling as required. Additional features include humidification equipment, evacuation capability, dosing devices, and gassing options. The plant is available in multiple capacities ranging from 80 to 2700 liters, making it suitable for various production scales. GLASS Maschinen's commitment to quality and hygiene is reinforced by their membership in the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG).

Industrial mixing and processing plant for demanding products

Processing

In pharmaceutical production, transferring sterile or toxic materials between different containment areas poses significant challenges. Contamination risks and maintaining sterile conditions are critical concerns that need to be addressed to ensure safety for both the operator and the product.
<h2>Enable secure bi-directional material transfer</h2>
The DPTE® Beta Containers by Getinge offer a reliable solution for transferring materials in and out of barrier systems without breaking containment. These containers are available in stainless steel or polyethylene and ensure safe, contamination-free transfers in life science applications. The system uses an Alpha part interacting with a Beta part, each fitted with a door, lock, and sealing function. These containers can be sterilized using autoclave, gamma irradiation, or H2O2 bio-decontamination methods, making them suitable for a wide range of sterilization processes. Optional racks and accessories enhance the versatility and usability of the containers, enabling secure loading and unloading. The containers are compatible with the Getinge DPTE® Alpha flange, ensuring a leak-tight and reliable transfer process.

Reusable containers for sterile and toxic material transfer

The essential objectives of containment systems are personnel protection and preventing the release of toxic or infectious material into the environment. Containment is also used to prevent a product or sample from contamination by the external environment. In the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, containment solutions are used to protect the personnel from the leaking of airborne particles of hazardous substances, as powders or liquids are handled or transferred during processing.

Containment

In the cheese processing industry, achieving precise and efficient loading and portioning of cheeses with varying sizes and densities is critical. Traditional methods often lack the automation required to maintain consistency and productivity, particularly in large-scale operations.
<h2>Automate precision loading and portioning of cheeses</h2>
The Cheese Loading Portion Thermoforming Machine by Gelmini is designed to enhance automation in cheese processing. This system aligns triangular cheese pieces automatically during the unloading phase, ensuring a steady supply of product to downstream systems. The versatile seizing head allows for unloading both cross-line and along the line, making it adaptable to various processing needs. Best performances are achieved when integrated with Gelmini's fixed weight line. Ideal for both hard and soft cheeses, this machine optimizes productivity and precision in cheese portioning.

Cheese portion thermoforming system for automation

Thermoforming

In large-scale bread manufacturing, efficient and precise slicing is crucial for maintaining production flow and meeting high demand. Inefficient slicing methods can lead to product waste, inconsistent slice thickness, and longer processing times, affecting overall productivity and quality.
<h2>Achieves precise and efficient bread slicing</h2>
The Brevetti Gasparin Mod.2000 is an industrial continuous band blade slicer, specifically designed for high-speed slicing of bread loaves in a continuous cycle. It features a cutting head with continuous blades mounted on two rectified and balanced rollers, ensuring perfect adherence to the bread surface. The blade guides are made from hard metal covered with Widia, offering durability and precision. Blade pitch is customizable and interchangeable, with a minimum of 8 mm. Adjustable entry loading conveyors with upper and lower guides push the bread towards the blades, optimizing slicing consistency. The advancement speed of the conveyors can be controlled through an inverter, ensuring flexibility and control over the process. The unit is constructed from heavy-duty painted steel and includes an electric panel with centralized controls and emergency power systems in accordance with regulations.

High-speed industrial bread slicer

Cutting

In high-speed production environments, manual packaging can lead to bottlenecks and inefficiencies. This is particularly critical when dealing with preformed bags, where accuracy and speed are paramount to maintain production quality and output levels.
<h2>Automates bagging, opening, and loading</h2>
The IMA-100P from Brevetti Gasparin automates the packaging process for preformed bags. It features a touch screen panel with programmable memory, enabling efficient operation. The automatic bagging head includes a pliers inserter synchronized with the bagging phase. The system uses air blowing and mechanical grippers to keep bags open. It also includes an automatic bag store capable of holding three stacks of bags, ensuring minimal downtime for reloading. Additional components include a products loading entry conveyor, an electric panel with centralized controls, and a heavy-duty design in painted steel. Optional features include a closing head for clip inline, a printer on the clip, and a 90° exit conveyor. The IMA-100P adds significant efficiencies to the packaging process, making it ideal for high-speed environments.

Automatic packaging system for preformed bags

Bagging is the process of packaging measured portions of a product into bags that protect it from spoilage, enable easy and safe transportation, and secure the product against tampering and pilferage. The choice of bagging equipment depends on the desired mass or volume per bag, the flow characteristics of the product, and bag construction and design. Bags vary in size from small sachets to bulk flexible containers. Bagging systems are often the last processing step that is generally integrated into a production line.

Bagging

In high-volume production settings, maintaining a smooth and efficient packaging process can be challenging. Issues such as inconsistent wrapping speeds and mechanical breakdowns can disrupt the workflow, leading to increased downtime and reduced productivity.
<h2>Ensure consistent flow-wrapping at high speed</h2>
The COR-3 by Gasparin is designed for the continuous flow-wrapping of products in a high-productivity, continuous cycle. It offers an adjustable bag packaging speed of 80-90 units per minute, controlled by an inverter. The system includes three pairs of pneumatic closing wheels and features a pneumatic short/long step change, ensuring accurate and reliable operations. The fixed forming box and product loading inlet conveyor belt simplify the setup process. Equipped with an electric panel with centralized controls and electric emergency devices built to standards, the COR-3 guarantees user safety with a sturdy painted steel support structure and a plexiglass protection screen. Optional features include a print centering photocell unit, a printer, a double sealing jaw, and an alcohol sprayer system. It is suited for various industrial applications, with a maximum product length of 380mm and a height of 100mm, operating at a power of 4.5 Kw.

Continuous flow-wrapping system for high productivity

For winemakers looking to enhance efficiency, traditional pneumatic pressing systems often result in lengthy processing times and require constant human supervision. Additionally, managing the cleanliness of the equipment is a continual challenge, making the winemaking process laborious and time-consuming.
<h2>Optimizes pressing cycles with artificial intelligence</h2>
The Ampelos by Della Toffola is an intelligent, fully automatic pneumatic pressing system. Controlled by specialized artificial intelligence software, this system detects the type and quantity of the input product, optimizing the pressing cycles and significantly reducing processing times. It handles all phases, including loading, pressing, unloading, rinsing, and washing. An automatic washing mechanism equipped with dynamic sprayballs keeps the equipment clean with minimal human intervention. Modules of three or more presses can be combined for continuous flow operations, or alternatively, each press can function in standalone mode, offering high versatility. This press is particularly suitable for large-scale wineries seeking to improve processing efficiency and maintain high-quality production standards.

Fully automatic continuous flow wine press

Pressing

In the food processing industry, achieving consistent product quality during mixing and blending is crucial. This process often requires controlling air content, temperature, and ensuring sanitary conditions to meet regulatory standards.
<h2>Facilitates efficient vacuum mixing and blending</h2>
The PrimeMix Vacuum Mixer/Blender from Cozzini (Middleby) is designed for heavy-duty daily use in food processing environments. Constructed with stainless steel and a fine sanitary finish, it ensures long-lasting durability and easy maintenance due to minimal wear parts. The system provides quick and easy vacuum loading, crucial for applications requiring air removal. It offers both standard and programmable Allen-Bradley controls for flexibility in operation. Paddle designs, including standard, overlapping, and ribbon-style agitators, cater to various mixing needs. Capacities range from 100 to 15,000 lbs (45 to 6800 kg), accommodating small to large production scales. For temperature-sensitive applications, optional glycol jacketing or CO2 injection cooling systems are available. The equipment is USDA accepted and CE approved, conforming to AMI sanitary equipment design principles.

Vacuum mixer/blender for food processing

Blending

When developing small batches of pharmaceutical products, precise control over granulation and drying is crucial. Ensuring that the powders and granules are processed effectively can pose a significant challenge without the right technology.
<h2>Granulate and dry small quantities with precision</h2>
The laboratory fluid bed dryer by Cos.Mec is designed specifically for the granulation and drying of small quantities of pharmaceutical products. It offers advanced features such as high-retention polyester filter cartridges, which ensure efficient drying and granulation processes. The dryer allows for repeated cartridge filter cleaning using compressed air counterblows while the processes continue uninterrupted. This model also includes a rupture disc, sample thief, and inspection windows for easy monitoring and operation. The system operates with automatic management via a PLC and touch screen operator panel. Notable accessories include options for gravimetric or vacuum loading, internal washing (WIP), and air dehumidification for the Air Treatment Unit. Parts in contact with the product are crafted from AISI 316 L stainless steel with a mirror glass polished finish for optimal hygiene and performance, while parts not in contact are made from AISI 304 stainless steel. Cos.Mec equipment complies with CFR 21 part 11 standards for automated systems.

Laboratory fluid bed dryer for pharmaceutical granulation

Industrial inspection equipment is used for checking compliance with health, safety, and quality control standards. For that reason, inspection systems are most commonly utilized in the food and pharmaceutical industry but, they are also used in other industries too. Inspection solutions are often integrated into a production process or production line. Visual inspection systems perform checks to detect variation in size, shape, and color and ensure the presence of labels and closures. Check-weigh systems help ensure that product packages are not under or over-filled. Metal detection systems can help guard against the presence of foreign objects in product containers and X-ray inspection equipment is used to detect physical defects and to ensure high quality package seal integrity.

Inspection

In the production of personal care items like creams and lotions, maintaining consistency and efficiency is crucial. Manual filling can lead to inconsistencies and reduce production speed, posing challenges in meeting industry standards.
<h2>Fill jars and bottles with consistent precision</h2>
The KJ503 by Citus-Kalix (Coesia Group) is a filling system designed for creamy products in both jars and bottles. Capable of handling up to 40 units per minute, it ensures smooth loading via a manual conveyor. The simple design focuses on minimal maintenance with high-quality mechanical and electrical components. The system is flexible, supporting various configurations to adapt to specific production needs. The KJ503 accommodates filling volumes between 2 ml and 400 ml, with a size changeover time ranging between 15 and 20 minutes. Compliant with EU safety regulations 2014/30/UE, 2006/42/EC, and 2014/35/UE, this filling solution demonstrates reliability and efficiency for the personal care industry.

Cosmetic jar filling solution

Handling beverage containers and bins in high-capacity production lines can present challenges, such as ensuring precision and efficiency, while also maintaining safety standards. The complexity increases with the need to manage varying container types and configurations in a fast-paced environment.
<h2>Automate and optimize container handling</h2>
The CFT Group offers custom-engineered robotic handling systems designed for trays, bins, kegs, and other containers. These systems include specialized models like the Robokeg, Loading/Unloading Robots, and Bins Dumper, which deliver targeted solutions for specific tasks. The Robokeg model features keg-seizing heads for handling multiple kegs, making it ideal for high-speed beverage lines. Loading/Unloading Robots excel in autoclave sterilization production lines, managing cans, glass jars, pouches, and tin plates with a customized vacuum gripper. The Bins Dumper is engineered for efficient bin emptying, using self-adapting gripping tools to handle various bin sizes. Each system is equipped with reliable components, easy-to-install modules, and advanced technology like 3D vision modules for automated recognition and 6-axis movement to ensure precise, efficient operations. These robots are suitable for numerous industries including beverage, fruits, vegetables, and more.

Robotic handling systems for beverage containers and bins

In the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries, maintaining a high throughput with consistent packaging quality is essential. Issues in packaging can arise, particularly when dealing with products of varying shapes and sizes or integrating leaflets and booklets into the cartons, affecting efficiency and final package quality.
<h2>Ensures precise carton erection and filling</h2>
The HV from CAM Packaging is a high-speed continuous motion horizontal cartoner designed for optimal efficiency and precision in the packaging process. The operator side is designed for easy access with a large carton storage capacity, ensuring convenience during loading and total control over functions. Its cantilever structure separates mechanical transmission from the product/carton handling areas, allowing for easy inspection and compliance with GMP norms. The machine's unique carton erection system leverages a continuous motion 5-station turret with individually driven closed-profile cams, ensuring thorough pre-breaking and positive opening for all board grammages. This system ensures cartons are ready for product insertion without delays. The product transport buckets, controlled by a cam profile, guarantee precise insertion even for irregularly shaped products. Optional pusher upper blades can be adjusted to include leaflets and booklets seamlessly. CAM’s patented carton closure system facilitates rapid format changes without requiring a technician, and CAM’s Mechanical Memory® system supports swift size change-overs in under 10 minutes.

High-speed continuous motion cartoner

In industrial packaging, efficiently placing products into trays and ensuring they are securely lidded or boxed is crucial. Challenges such as incorrect grouping and inefficient handling can lead to product damage or delays in production lines, thereby increasing costs and reducing output quality.
<h2>Group, pack, and lid products accurately</h2>
The SERVOKART C300 by Buhmann Systeme is a versatile solution designed to collect primary packed products like thermoformed packs, pouches, cups, bottles, and blisters, and pack them into tray cartons with inside or outside lids. This system can be configured as either a case packer with product loading or a carton erector without product loading. The compact and adaptable machine concept allows customization to meet individual customer requirements, performance specifications, and various carton designs. It features gentle product handling with standardized modules for flexible product grouping, ensuring minimal packaging damage. Optional automatic format changes and a range of carton options, from trays without lids to display cartons, provide additional adaptability for diverse packaging needs.

Tray lid packer & case erector for packaging lines

Grouping

In grain processing and milling, accurate weight measurement is essential for managing inventory, ensuring product quality, and meeting regulatory requirements. Consistent and precise weighing of grains such as wheat, rye, corn, barley, oats, and soybeans helps streamline operations and maintain product integrity.
<h2>Achieve precise weight measurement</h2>
The Granex Silo Scale MSDT by Bühler is an automatic, discontinuously totalizing, open hopper scale designed for receiving, transferring, and loading various grains. Its highly precise load cells and three-point suspension ensure stable and accurate weighing cycles. The MEAG universal control unit employs smart weighing algorithms to maximize precision. Key features include minimized dust zones through optimized geometry, ensuring high product purity, and a robust design that simplifies maintenance by eliminating lubrication points and making system components easily replaceable. This scale is ideal for use in grain processing, milling, rice and paddy handling, and pulse and spice management with a throughput capacity ranging from 80 m³/h to 1600 m³/h.

Automatic silo scale for grain processing

For snack manufacturers, packing snack bags into cases or trays efficiently and quickly can be a significant challenge, especially in production environments with limited space. Addressing this issue without compromising on speed and functionality is crucial.
<h2>Automatically form, load, and close cases</h2>
The SnackMaster 200i by BluePrint Automation is a compact and high-speed case packing solution that excels in automatic forming, vertical loading, and closing of cases or trays with snack bags. What sets the SnackMaster 200i apart is its integrated case forming and closing capabilities, enabling it to streamline the entire packaging process. This equipment features a small footprint, making it ideal for production environments where space is limited. Its ergonomic design prioritizes servo motors and includes fully auto-adjust features, ensuring easy access for operation and maintenance. Additionally, the system is engineered for high-speed operation, ensuring that snack manufacturers can meet demanding production targets without sacrificing efficiency.

High-speed case packer for snack bags

In various packaging lines, handling diverse product shapes and sizes can introduce inefficiencies. Manual packing or outdated fixed tooling systems often lead to increased labor costs and reduced flexibility in product handling.
<h2>Enhances flexibility in case and tray loading</h2>
The Spider V series by BluePrint Automation is a vision-guided robotic case and tray loading system. It integrates a vision system at the product infeed, providing maximum flexibility and minimizing the need for different format parts. The system can handle a variety of products and secondary cartons, cases, or containers, making it suitable for high-speed carton loading, case packing, and multipacks. The in-house designed robot cells include custom infeed systems and product conveyors, tailored to fit your specific process, ensuring enhanced efficiency and uptime. The system also features 3-D printed end-of-arm tooling, which allows it to pack a variety of products on the same line, optimizing the overall packing process.

Vision guided robotics case packer

When working with frozen foods, you need an efficient way to pack various flexible bag sizes into cases. The standard loading methods often involve high labor costs and the potential for operational errors.
<h2>Automates packing of flexible bags into cases</h2>
The Gravity 100R Case Packer by BluePrint Automation is a next-generation top-loading system designed for high-speed operation. It is specially designed to handle a wide array of flexible bag sizes and pack patterns. The rotors deposit flexible bags into cases seamlessly, reducing labor costs and minimizing errors. With automated case and bag size adjustments, it eliminates the need for manual intervention and operator errors. The open design of the system provides excellent visibility, facilitating quick and effective operator training. This system is ideal for the frozen food industry and similar applications, thanks to its focus on hygiene, speed, and durability.

High-speed case packer for flexible bags

In frozen food processing, especially with potato products, the need for efficient and gentle handling during packaging is critical. Handling delicate and weighty bags can lead to product breakage and operational inefficiency.
<h2>Automate side loading of flexible bags into cases</h2>
The CubeMaster 200 Case Packer from BluePrint Automation is designed to automate the side-loading of flexible bags into cases. This system is particularly effective for packaging bags of frozen potato products, such as French fries. It accommodates kraft, paper, and poly bags, reducing product breakage through gentle handling. Equipped with a BPA model PFE product conditioner and bag settler, it positions each bag using a servo transfer plate. This plate retracts at high speed, ensuring the bag is loaded into the cassette efficiently. The system transfers a full load into a 90° tipped case, providing optimal case tube utilization. The CubeMaster 200 is constructed from powder-coated carbon or stainless steel and is available in various washdown degrees to meet specific environmental requirements.

Automatic case packer for frozen potato products

When packaging food products in a production line, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness while ensuring efficient loading and sealing of cartons is crucial. Challenges often involve achieving speed without compromising on hygiene or footprint size.
<h2>Compact, intermittent motion cartoning</h2>
The Cartoner 100 from BluePrint Automation is a versatile horizontal load carton erector, carton loader, and carton sealer. Capable of processing up to 100 pre-glued cartons per minute, it operates with intermittent motion to provide high production speeds within a compact footprint. Constructed almost entirely of stainless steel, it meets high cleanliness standards and is ideal for food production environments. The hygienic design ensures suitability for the food industry, while servo-driven and AC drives allow for precise and controlled movements. Its modular design accommodates various packaging needs, making it a flexible solution across diverse food production applications.

Horizontal load carton erector for food production

In pharmaceutical production, ensuring secure and contaminant-free sealing of round containers is crucial. The challenge lies in accomplishing this while maintaining high throughput and minimizing particle generation to adhere to strict industry standards.
<h2>Ensure reliable and gentle container sealing</h2>
The RVB series by Bausch Stroebel offers high-performance, continuous-motion solutions for fully automatic closing of round pharmaceutical containers. It is designed to handle plain crimp caps or pre-assembled caps such as flip-off, flip top, and flip tear-up caps reliably and gently. The system features a low-particle closure feed, which minimizes contamination risks, and gentle container transport, ensuring the integrity of pharmaceutical products. The RVB4080 model boasts a capacity of up to 18,000 items per hour, accommodating container diameters of 14 to 100 mm and heights of 30 to 240 mm. The more advanced RVB4090 model can process up to 36,000 items per hour, suitable for container diameters of 14 to 53 mm and heights of 30 to 110 mm. Both models offer compact design, centralized operation, and short set-up times, making them suitable for integration into larger production lines. Additional options include discharge of rejects, imprint application, camera-based inspection systems, and automated tray loading.

Pharmaceutical container closing solution

When looking for capping equipment, it is crucial to know first which type of capper your product requires. Do you want screw caps, twist-off caps, hand pumps, or push-pull caps on your bottle or container? If you require different cap types for format changeover times can be time-consuming. The bottle cap seals the top opening of a bottle to guard the product against leakage and spoilage and sterility and filling requirements depend on the nature of your product.

Capping

Industrial separation equipment encapsulates the separation process which is to separate components of a liquid mixture, for recovering dissolved solids from liquids. The choice of a suitable technology depends on the identification of the key physical or chemical property, such as size, mass, density, or boiling point, which sets the product of interest apart from the rest of the components. Separation technology is widely used in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries for the isolation of active ingredients and high-purity chemicals. As well as in waste management and recycling industries.