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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

Handling

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.

Loading

Packaging

solid

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring reliable, efficient, and operator-friendly packaging solutions is paramount to maintain production flow and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Reducing energy consumption and facilitating the use of recyclable materials are key challenges in modern packaging environments.
<h2>Efficiently package blisters with easy changeovers</h2>
The TR135 is a medium production speed blister packaging solution from IMA Group. It features an established technology that ensures excellent production reliability. The design includes a balcony-type structure, making it highly accessible and easy to operate, while allowing a full view of the production flow. Conforming to GMP guidelines, the machine cables and other connections are housed within the structure, ensuring quick and complete cleaning operations. With the TR135, you benefit from minimal overall dimensions, easy and fast changeovers, and low maintenance costs. The machine supports the use of recyclable and compostable materials, contributing to sustainable practices. It is capable of producing up to 230 blisters per minute with blister dimensions ranging from 30-88 mm in width, 60-135 mm in length, and 3-12 mm in depth.

Medium speed blister packaging solution for pharmaceuticals

Packaging diverse products such as powders, dense, and semi-dense fluids requires equipment that guarantees high productivity and flexibility. In such cases, the need to switch configurations quickly while maintaining high efficiency and minimal downtime is essential.
<h2>Ensures versatile and efficient packaging</h2>
The STICK Series by IMA is specifically designed for packaging diverse product types into stick packs using vertical intermittent motion. The machine's compact design ensures it fits efficiently into many production environments while maintaining high productivity. It features configurations for handling paste products, fluid products, powders, and non-free-flowing items. The option to install double dosing systems allows for alternative production runs, and a double auger system can dose different powders into one stick for versatility. The sealing system consists of a vertical and horizontal sealing unit, both of which are easily accessible for quick cleaning and maintenance. An optional checkweigher system is also available for 100% weight control. With versions like STICK 360 for small to medium-scale production and STICK 720 for high-production needs, the series supports a broad range of pharmaceutical applications.

Vertical intermittent motion stick packaging

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

Sealing

Weighing

liquid

Powder

Batch

Continuous

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, achieving efficient packaging of various blister/product shapes and configurations often poses a challenge, especially for just-in-time production of small to medium batches.
<h2>Efficiently handle diverse blister and product configurations</h2>
The GIANT1 Series by IMA offers a state-of-the-art blister packaging solution designed to accommodate small-medium batch production efficiently. The series is equipped with IMA's patented Sombrero universal feeder, renowned for its versatility in handling different product tolerances and shapes, including broken tablets or fragments. The compact and innovative design ensures a linear workflow and complete accessibility, facilitating easy maintenance. The built-in cutting unit and non-compliant blister rejection mechanism further enhance operational reliability. The feeding area is pre-configured for containment applications, making it compatible with recyclable and compostable materials. Additionally, quick and reproducible guided format changeovers minimize downtime, ensuring a continuous and efficient packaging process. The GIANT1 can process up to 400 blisters and 350 cartons per minute and is fully integrable with other downstream packaging machines.

Blister packaging solution for small-medium batches

Cutting

Industrial feeding systems allows you to control the flow of solid bulk materials throughout the manufacturing line. After loading your material onto the vibrating hopper, a screw at the base drives it out in uniform doses to the next stage of processing. New feeding technologies are designed to deal with challenges of powders clumping together in the hopper (bridging and ratholing) that interrupt the outflow. Common feeder systems include centrifugal feeders, vibratory feeders as well as elevator, linear and pneumatic feeders.

Feeding

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

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 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 pharmaceutical manufacturing, medium-sized production batches often require precise and efficient packaging solutions to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance. Rapid and consistent blister packaging is essential to maintain production schedules and minimize downtime.
<h2>Efficient production of blister packs</h2>
The EXPRESS N, produced by IMA PG, is a streamlined blister packaging system tailored for medium-sized production batches of tablets and capsules. This system features a flat forming and flat sealing mechanism capable of handling a variety of thermoforming materials and aluminum. Each operational station is servo-driven, enhancing the precision and reliability of the packaging process. The EXPRESS N adheres to GMP guidelines and holds CE certification, reinforcing its compliance with industry standards. It also allows for tool-less changeover of size parts, reducing downtime during production shifts. Designed for continuous 24x7 production, it ensures maximum efficiency with a production output of up to 240 blisters per minute. The machine's balcony construction and easy-access design facilitate effortless cleaning and maintenance, while remote diagnostics management capability ensures timely troubleshooting and maintenance.

Blister packaging system for tablets and capsules

In pharmaceutical production, there is often a need to package tablets or capsules efficiently while maximizing productivity. Traditional packaging methods may not meet modern demands for speed and integration, necessitating advanced systems that can match high-output requirements with reliable performance.
<h2>Blister packaging combined with cartoning</h2>
The C80HS by IMA is a high-speed blister packaging solution with an integrated cartoner designed to meet stringent industry standards for productivity and efficiency. Featuring a double-lane, the C80HS can handle up to 750 blisters per minute and up to 500 cartons per minute, depending on the model. The machine’s innovative design ensures minimal rejection rates due to its positive blister transfer system and recovery magazine. Enhanced accessibility and modularity allow for seamless integration with various downstream equipment, ensuring continuous operation even if the downstream machine halts. The ergonomic position of the reel holder facilitates easy loading of forming materials, while its quick and simple size changeover capability reduces downtime. The C80HS supports sustainable packaging solutions by being compatible with recyclable and compostable materials.

High-speed blister packaging with integrated cartoner

In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring high production efficiency for small to medium batch sizes often requires frequent changeovers and meticulous attention to detail. This demands a reliable and versatile blister packaging system.
<h2>Achieve high efficiency with minimal downtime</h2>
The C40 Series from IMA is a blister packaging system designed to offer the best price-performance ratio in its range, catering to customers needing high production efficiency for small to medium batches with frequent changeovers. It supports configurations of up to 525 blisters per minute (3 rows) or 350 blisters per minute (2 rows). The C40 can be used as a stand-alone unit or easily connected to other downstream packaging systems like cartoners, wallet packers, flow packers, or end-of-line machines. Key features include easy cleaning operations, minimal downtime, compatibility with recyclable/compostable materials, and a consolidated technology that reduces maintenance costs. Additionally, the C40 has a modern design that offers complete visibility of the entire packaging process and full accessibility for operators, while energy consumption remains low.

Blister packaging solution for small/medium batches

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

<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

In the growing chilled food sector, packaging solutions must meet strict hygiene standards while efficiently accommodating various film types. Challenges such as achieving hermetic seals with complex laminates and recyclable films, or ensuring full wash-down capability of packaging systems must be addressed.
<h2>Efficient and hygienic flow wrapping</h2>
The Delta 3000 is a flow wrapping system equipped with long dwell technology for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). Designed to handle the demanding needs of the chilled food industry, it is ideal for packaging sandwiches, pies, cheese portions, fresh produce, meat, poultry, and fish. The Delta 3000 distinguishes itself through its ability to work with complex films like laminates, paper films, and recyclable PE and PP mono-films, thanks to its special geometry surface-treated sealing jaws. These jaws ensure even heat distribution, achieving hermetic seals despite the thermal insulating properties of paper films. IMA Ilapak also ensures the system meets rigorous hygiene standards with its stainless steel construction, fully washable sealing elements, and isolated electrical cabinet, making it suitable for full wash-down procedures.

Map flow wrapper for chilled food packaging

In food production environments where hygiene is paramount, packaging processes need to comply with stringent cleanliness standards. Challenges such as contamination risks and the need for frequent equipment wash-downs necessitate specialized packaging solutions.
<h2>Provides Ip65 protection with modular design</h2>
The Carrera 6000, manufactured by IMA Ilapak, is a modular flow wrapping system designed for environments demanding high hygiene standards. With its full IP65 protection, the Carrera 6000 ensures complete wash-down capability, including the sealing elements. The machine features a stainless steel construction that isolates the electrical cabinet from the main frame, preventing contamination risk and ensuring compliance with hygiene protocols. Smooth, angled surfaces without recesses help to avoid bacteria buildup, making this system especially suitable for the food and dairy industries. This guarantees a safer packaging process for products that require stringent hygienic handling.

Flow wrapping system for hygienic food packaging

In modern industrial settings focused on packaging a wide variety of products, efficiency and reliability are critical. This often includes the need to package fresh, frozen, and dry items quickly while ensuring easy access for maintenance and cleaning.
<h2>Package products in continuous vertical motion</h2>
The Vegatronic 6000 by IMA is a continuous vertical form, fill, and seal (VFFS) system designed to handle a range of products from fresh to frozen and dry goods. Known for its unparalleled accessibility and ergonomic design, the Vegatronic 6000 is built with a full open-frame structure that makes all components easily reachable for maintenance. The machine can handle various packaging styles including pillow, gusseted pillow, block bottom, Quattro, and doy-style Shark. It supports eco-friendly materials such as compostable and biodegradable films, enhancing its capability to meet sustainability goals. The system is equipped with a quick-change mechanism for forming tubes and film reels, reducing downtime. Its high-speed wrapping capacity is up to 210 cycles per minute, making it suitable for large-scale operations. Moreover, the ultrasonic sealing option drastically reduces leak rates, material waste, and energy consumption, while maintaining hygienic standards with wash-down execution.

Continuous vertical form fill seal packaging solution

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 tea packaging industry, the need for efficient processing of knotted teabags is critical. Producers require equipment that can handle both naked and heatsealed outer envelopes, while maintaining high speeds and ensuring product conformity.
<h2>Processes up to 200 bags per minute</h2>
The MD20 by IMA Group is a versatile packaging solution designed to produce double-chamber, knotted teabags for tea and herbs. Capable of processing up to 200 bags per minute, this equipment can handle both naked bags and bags in heatsealed outer envelopes. It features a special rotating hopper for improved handling of non-free-flowing products and includes an optional cartoning attachment for pre-glued cartons. The system is monitored through dedicated supervision software and a video camera that ensures knot conformity and teabag quality. It also allows the use of sustainable packaging materials, aligning with eco-friendly standards. The MD20 supports various packaging materials, including paper, aluminum, and PE, and offers significant material savings of up to 8%.

High-speed tea bag packaging for naked or heatsealed envelopes

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

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

When dealing with long-leaf tea and premium tea, maintaining the integrity of the leaves and providing optimal infusion quality is crucial. Traditional packaging methods often fail to preserve the delicate nature, resulting in a compromised end-product. Efficient packaging systems that address these requirements are vital for quality assurance.
<h2>Achieve efficient and precise tea bag packaging.</h2>
The CT11 by IMA Group is a highly-specialized packaging system designed for long-leaf and premium quality teas. It facilitates the production of see-through tetrahedral and pillow tea bags with a reduced footprint. Utilizing individual packaging materials like tag, filter material, and cotton thread, the CT11 forms each tea bag step-by-step, starting from the filter bag material tube and progressing through a series of sealing and cutting operations. Its modular structure includes a compact outer envelope sealing unit that ensures protection against oxidation and allows for the use of compostable and recyclable materials. The system also includes a cartoning unit, which packages from 10 to 25 bags per carton, either vertically or horizontally. Featuring ultrasonic sealing technology and energy regeneration capabilities, the CT11 minimizes power waste and supports sustainable packaging solutions. The machine operates at speeds of up to 200 bags per minute and includes a weighing system for precise dosing, making it highly efficient for tea producers.

Tea bag packaging system for long-leaf and premium tea

In the tea production industry, achieving high-speed and reliable packaging of black tea is essential. Challenges often include maintaining consistent quality and ensuring minimal downtime while managing considerable production volumes.
<h2>Produces heat-sealed, single-chamber tea bags</h2>
The C51, available as overhauled equipment from IMA, is a high-performance tea bag packaging system designed for the efficient production of single-chamber tea bags without string and tag. Capable of operating at speeds of up to 2000 bags per minute, it guarantees reliable and consistent production of square, round, or rectangular bags. Each overhaul is conducted by Revisioni Industriali, an IMA-managed service center, utilizing only original parts to ensure full compatibility and maintain original performance specifications. Key features include a centralized lubrication system, updated electrical panels, and compatibility with sustainable packaging materials. This makes it ideal for companies seeking high-speed, reliable, and eco-friendly tea bag production. The C51 is especially suited for black tea, with a maximum bag capacity of approximately 28.4 grams.

Overhauled tea bag packaging system for black tea

When managing the packaging of free-flowing products or black tea in high volumes, maintaining efficiency and product quality is paramount. Challenges often include ensuring knotting accuracy, avoiding interruptions, and integrating seamlessly into existing production lines.
<h2>Package up to 400 tea bags per minute</h2>
The C24-T by IMA Group is a high-speed packaging solution designed specifically for knotted naked tea bags and free-flowing products such as black tea. With a capability to produce up to 400 bags per minute, it offers excellent productivity while minimizing the equipment's footprint. The C24-T incorporates features such as mechanical single bag rejection and a video camera conformity control to ensure constant product quality. The machine is capable of accepting an external weight control and adjustment device if needed. Designed for easy integration into existing lines, it can also be equipped with an automatic cartoning attachment for various pre-erected cartons from 1 to 4 rows, ensuring seamless end-of-line packaging. With a total installed power of 17 kW and an average power consumption of 2.8 kW, the C24-T is efficient in operation. The equipment's PC-controlled, motor-driven safety guards offer fast opening and closing, contributing to its reliability. Additionally, the C24-T allows the use of sustainable packaging materials, making it an eco-friendly choice.

High-speed tea bag packaging solution

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 tea and herb packaging operations, maintaining high efficiency with precise product handling is essential to meet demands while ensuring minimal product degradation. Traditional methods may struggle with throughput, flexibility, and product integrity, particularly when processing non-free-flowing herbs.
<h2>Package tea bags efficiently with knot technology.</h2>
The C24-E by IMA is a high-speed tea bag packaging system designed to address the challenges of efficiency and product integrity in tea and herb packaging. It utilizes advanced knot technology to produce environmentally friendly tea bags at a rate of up to 400 bags per minute, eliminating the need for metal staples. Equipped with a vibrating feeder, it ensures smooth product flow and minimizes degradation. The system's versatility allows it to handle multiple packaging types, from naked bags to crimped and heat-sealed outer envelopes, as well as various carton configurations. To achieve high efficiency, the C24-E incorporates an automatic splicing system, single bag rejection mechanism, and continuous process monitoring via an on-board PC and video camera. Additionally, customizable end-of-reel sensors and motor-driven safety guards enhance operational safety and user convenience.

High-speed tea bag knot packaging line

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 the tea packaging industry, maintaining efficiency with aging equipment can be challenging. Downtime due to maintenance or outdated technology can disrupt production schedules, leading to increased operational costs and potential delays in product delivery.
<h2>Produces double-chamber tea bags with string and tag</h2>
The C23 Overhauled by IMA is a medium-speed packaging system designed for producing non-heatsealable, double-chamber tea bags equipped with a string, folded tag, and aluminium staple. This system is reliable and compact, capable of packaging up to approximately 4.0 grams of tea per bag. The overhauling process includes complete disassembly, inspection, and replacement of worn parts with original IMA spares to ensure the performance matches that of a new unit. Additionally, it features an upgraded electrical system with new hardware and software, ensuring modern operational standards. The system can package up to 220 strokes per minute with a naked bag and crimped outer envelope, and up to 200 strokes per minute with a heatsealed outer envelope. The machine is complemented by an automatic and centralized lubrication system, optimizing operational efficiency and reducing maintenance needs. Overhauling can be chosen as a full overhaul taking 3-4 months or a partial revision taking 2-3 months.

Overhauled tea bag packaging system

In the tea industry, the need to efficiently produce high volumes of tea bags is critical to meet consumer demand. Traditional methods can often be slow and labor-intensive, leading to production bottlenecks and inconsistent quality.
<h2>Efficiently packages tea bags with high production speed</h2>
The C2000 by IMA Group is a high-speed packaging solution designed specifically for heatsealed, double-chamber tea bags with string and tag, excluding aluminium staples. This equipment handles both naked bags and crimped envelopes, offering flexibility with a wide range of carton types. It includes an automatic splicing system for packaging materials, ensuring seamless operation without the need for frequent intervention. The C2000 can manage non free-flowing products through a special feeder, making it versatile in production. Capable of producing up to 450 bags per minute, it ensures high efficiency and reliability. The integrated cartoning unit supports various carton styles and sizes, enhancing its packaging versatility. The system's dedicated product control devices maintain product quality and packaging reliability. Notably, a small adhesive paper element fixes the tag and cotton thread to the bag, avoiding the use of aluminium staples.

High-speed heatsealed tea bag packaging

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

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 mid-size production environments, packaging diverse product types into single-serving sachets can be challenging. Ensuring the correct dose, maintaining product integrity, and achieving efficient sealing are key concerns.
<h2>Precision packaging for diverse product types</h2>
The Stick Pack vertical sachet packaging solution from ILPRA is designed to address various packaging needs for mid-sized productions. Utilizing an intermittent movement system, it creates tubular sachets sealed on three sides, suitable for a wide range of product types, including solid, powder, granular, liquid, and viscous items, as well as tablets and loose items. The machine cuts a single heat-seal film roll into the desired number of lanes, enabling flexible sachet formats. Available in versions with 1 or 2 lanes, it offers versatility in changing sachet widths and lengths by simply replacing the forming tube. This adaptability makes it suitable for different industries seeking efficient, precise packaging solutions.

Vertical stick pack sachet packaging solution

In industries where diverse products like granules, liquids, powders, and clumps need to be efficiently packed into premade pouches, there are significant demands on packaging systems to handle different pouch types seamlessly and with precision.
<h2>Efficiently pack materials into premade pouches</h2>
The Rotary Doypack Packaging System from ILPRA is designed to excel in a variety of packaging tasks. It automatically fills and seals premade pouches including stand-up pouches, resealable bags, 3-side and 4-side seal bags, paper bags, M-type bags, spout bags, and retort pouches. This system is equipped with a touch screen panel for setting and adjusting all operational parameters, ensuring precise control and ease of use. It handles all forms of materials, whether solid, granule, powder, liquid, or thick liquid, with automatic weighing, counting, or packaging. Optional functional devices and a specialized feeding system are available to address common packaging issues effectively, making this system versatile across multiple industries.

Rotary doypack packaging system for various materials

Counting

In food production, maintaining efficiency and minimizing space usage is essential, especially in facilities with limited room. Reliable packaging that ensures product freshness and longevity, while requiring minimal operator intervention, is a prevalent challenge.
<h2>Streamline your food packaging with easy operation</h2>
The FormPack Speedyform by ILPRA is a compact and space-saving thermoforming packaging system ideal for the food industry. This model is designed for ease of use, featuring a seamless format switching capability and user-friendly maintenance procedures. The distinguishing factors of this system include its straightforward roll-change mechanism and an easily interpretable user interface. Operated via a brushless motor, the chain feed ensures consistent and reliable transport of the forming film. The machine’s maximum frame length is 3200 mm, accommodating a forming film width of up to 420 mm and a container height of up to 100 mm. ILPRA’s Benelux division supports the sales and service of this equipment, underscoring its commitment to the region’s packaging needs.

Compact thermoforming packaging system for food industry

In small-scale food production, achieving reliable modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) can be challenging. This is critical for ensuring product shelf life and quality, particularly for items like pasta, meat, fish, and ready-to-eat meals that require vacuum sealing and precise atmosphere control.
<h2>Efficient packaging through dual-station operation</h2>
The FoodPack Rotobasic is a compact traysealer from ILPRA, designed to make MAP, vacuum sealing, and general sealing more accessible for small production runs. It features a rotary table that allows loading and unloading of trays at one station while sealing and cutting occur at another, enhancing operational efficiency. The machine includes a touch screen panel to set all work parameters and store various recipes for quick use. It also supports quick mold changes without tools and comes with an automatic unwinder and rewinder for film handling. The ILPRA ProGas system, patented for reduced gas consumption and higher working speed, is standard in this model, ensuring optimized packaging performance while minimizing operational costs.

Traysealer for modified atmosphere packaging - food products

When packaging large volumes of food products, ensuring airtight sealing for extended shelf life and maintaining product integrity is crucial. High-volume operations need reliable and adaptable sealing technology to meet different requirements, such as partial vacuum or gas flush capabilities.
<h2>Automatically seal food packaging buckets with precision</h2>
The FoodPack Buckets Line by ILPRA is a versatile tray sealer designed for packaging buckets of food products. It features a servo-controlled electric drive system for the main stations, allowing programmable and automatically adjustable work heights per operation. The system supports various packaging requirements, including material cleaning, gas flushing, and weight control. With dimensions of 750 x 140 x h 200 cm and weighing approximately 3800 kg, it operates efficiently under 6 bar air consumption at about 6 Nlt/cycle. The sealing area accommodates buckets with a diameter of 330 mm and height of 320 mm. Its adaptability is enhanced with a touch screen panel for easy operation.

Tray sealer for food packaging buckets

When working in a small-scale food production environment, finding a compact yet effective solution for sealing various types of food trays—ranging from meats to ready-made meals—can be challenging. The need for flexible yet consistent vacuum and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is critical for maintaining product quality.
<h2>Compact tray sealing with vacuum and Map options</h2>
The FoodPack Basic, by ILPRA, is a semi-automatic traysealer specifically designed for small-scale food production. Its compact design allows it to fit easily on any work surface, making efficient use of limited space. The machine supports various packaging modes including vacuum, MAP, and simple sealing, making it versatile for different food products like pasta, meat, fish, and ready meals. The model also offers an optional Roto Basic version equipped with a turntable, enhancing production efficiency by enabling loading and unloading at one station while sealing/cutting takes place at another. Additionally, an E-Mec version is available, featuring fully electromechanical movements for higher speed and productivity. Key features include an easy-to-use touchscreen panel for setting and storing different recipes, automatic film unwinding and rewinding, and quick mould change capabilities, all designed to streamline operations. The PROGAS system ensures lower gas consumption and faster working speeds, while optional advanced features like centered print make it adaptable to more specified packaging needs.

Traysealer for small scale food packaging

Vacuum

In small-scale food production environments, ensuring product quality while managing costs is crucial. Traditional packaging methods may lack the versatility needed for varying product types, leading to inefficiencies.
<h2>Seal trays with various packaging types</h2>
The FoodPack 400 Extra from ILPRA is a compact, semi-automatic tray sealer designed for small production setups. Leveraging its compact design, it offers versatile packaging options like sealing, MAP, vacuum, skin-on-cardboard, and skin-on-plastic, making it suitable for diverse applications. The integrated touchscreen panel allows for easy parameter adjustments and fast recipe storage. The built-in 300m3 vacuum pump and automatic film unwinder/rewinder enhance operational efficiency. The PROGAS system reduces gas consumption and increases speed, while the ExtraSkin feature accommodates high protrusion levels up to 70 mm. Designed for easy operation and maintenance, it's an ideal choice for companies with low investment thresholds.

Semi-automatic tray sealer for skin packaging

In various sectors, efficiently packaging products quickly without frequent manual intervention remains a significant challenge. Traditional systems often require mechanical adjustments that lead to downtime, negatively impacting productivity.
<h2>Customizable for varied bag sizes without mechanical parts</h2>
The 4S Packaging Solution from ILPRA Benelux is a high-speed, continuous rotating machine designed to minimize downtime and enhance versatility. Unlike conventional models, this solution allows you to change the width and length of the sachets without replacing mechanical components. It offers four sealing options and can be configured in either one or two-line versions, making it suitable for a range of products. This flexibility ensures that operations remain smooth and efficient, mitigating the need for frequent intervention and maintenance. Its adaptable nature makes it a valuable asset in different industries, providing a robust solution to packaging needs.

High-speed continuous rotating packaging solution

Industries dealing with large volumes of food products require efficient and reliable packaging solutions. In high-demand environments, manually sealing trays can lead to bottlenecks and decreased productivity, necessitating a more automated approach to maintain workflow consistency.
<h2>Increase productivity with semi-automatic tray sealing</h2>
The Foodpack Roto Energy from ILPRA is a semi-automatic traysealing system designed to enhance efficiency in food packaging. Featuring a rotating table, this system allows for simultaneous loading/unloading and sealing/cutting operations, increasing production throughput. Its larger seal cylinder and sealing area provide enhanced sealing power and accommodate different tray sizes. The compact frame integrates all necessary components, including the motor, ensuring optimized use of workspace. An automatic film unwinding and rewinding system ensures precise and efficient use of seal film. This system is electronically controlled and can be optionally equipped with a print registration system for accurate alignment with printed film.

Traysealer for food packaging with rotating table

In pharmaceutical production, securely and efficiently packaging tablet blisters requires precise, high-speed systems. Traditional methods often fall short in maintaining packaging integrity and efficiency, particularly when dealing with multiple packaging steps and materials.
<h2>High-speed wallet packaging for tablet blisters</h2>
The Wallet Line from Harro Höfliger is a versatile packaging solution designed for joining tablet blisters, booklets, and carton blanks into wallet packages. This system is capable of handling up to 330 packages per minute, making it ideal for high-speed production environments. It features a rotating vacuum bar for high-speed take-up of wallet blanks and a servo-controlled toothed belt drive for a continuous flow. The Wallet Line's modular design allows for easy customization, including options for child-proof and tamper-proof packaging. The system also features digital displays for short transition times and optimum accessibility due to its modern balcony structure. Applications range from simple blister cards to multi-page wallets and closed box wallets.

Tablet blister wallet packaging line

In the food and beverage industry, maintaining sterility during the filling process of low-acid products like milk, cream, and juices is crucial to prevent contamination and ensure product safety. Overcoming the challenges of aseptic filling with high efficiency and flexibility is essential for manufacturers.
<h2>Ensures sterile filling of pre-sterilized bags</h2>
The WEB aseptic filler series by FBR ELPO is designed for aseptically filling pre-sterilized webbed module bags ranging from 3 to 20 liters. Initially developed for the dairy sector, this filler has proven ideal for various food industry applications, including milk, milkshake, cream, juices, purees, fruit and tomato concentrates, and physiological solutions. The system boasts high flexibility, working with different spout types available in the Bag-in-Box market and permitting sterilization through chemical agents or steam. Its isolated design ensures a high degree of sterility, consumes minimal sterile air, chemicals, and steam. Speeds of up to 900 bags per hour are achievable with the double-headed version. The filler can be integrated into a full packaging line for carton formation, transfer, filling, and sealing, with an optional aseptic tank for product feeding.

Aseptic filler for bag-in-box packaging

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

When biomass is pyrolyzed, the resulting biochar becomes highly absorbent and can pose self-heating and fire risks if not properly stored. Effective bulk packaging is essential to mitigate these risks.
<h2>Prevents oxidation and reduces fire risk</h2>
The Torresak by ETIA is a specialized bulk bag designed specifically for storing biochar. It employs Modified Atmosphere Packaging to reduce fire risks during storage and transport. Made from food-grade, anti-static materials, the bag uses vacuum sealing and nitrogen flush to maintain low oxygen levels inside the bag, preventing rapid oxidation. Additionally, it features a hermetic liner that blocks the transfer of gas, moisture, or oils. The vacuum-sealed negative pressure maintains the cubic shape of the bag, ensuring easy stacking and logistics efficiency. The Torresak also has a vibratory compaction system to immobilize char particles, minimizing agitation and friction during transport. This packaging solution integrates fire risk mitigation, product preservation, and optimization in logistics.

Bulk packaging solution for biochar

In the pharmaceutical industry, precise and efficient packaging of products is crucial to maintain quality and meet regulatory standards. Traditional packaging methods may not provide the speed and accuracy required for high-demand products, leading to inefficiencies and potential compliance issues.
<h2>Efficient stick pack packaging for pharmaceuticals</h2>
The PHS-30 from Enflex (Coesia Group) is an intermittent stick pack packaging system specifically designed for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. This system can handle up to 4 lanes and achieve speeds of up to 300 stick packs per minute. The machine’s intermittent motion allows for precise dosing and excellent seal integrity, essential for maintaining the quality and shelf life of sensitive pharmaceutical products. The PHS-30 is compatible with a variety of pharmaceutical segments, including OTC, prescription applications, and other healthcare products. Its compact design and ease of integration make it suitable for various production environments, ensuring that high standards of hygiene and efficiency are maintained.

Intermittent stick pack packaging system for pharma products

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, efficient packaging of medical devices, OTC, and other pharma products is essential. Ensuring product integrity and maintaining high packaging speeds poses significant challenges.
<h2>Efficiently package flat pouches up to 60 ml</h2>
The PH-11 by Enflex (Coesia Group) is a horizontal flat pouch packaging system designed specifically for the pharmaceutical industry. With the capability to handle flat pouches up to 60 ml at speeds up to 180 pouches per minute, it ensures reliable and efficient packaging. The machine operates in an intermittent mode and is suitable for packaging types such as 3-sided and 4-sided seals. Its compact footprint, with dimensions of 1060 mm depth, 1850 mm height, and 2520 mm length, allows for easy integration into existing production lines. Weighing 680 kg, the PH-11 is robust yet manageable for various packaging environments. Designed to meet medical device and pharmaceutical standards, this system helps maintain product safety and integrity while optimizing operational efficiency.

Flat pouch packaging for pharma products

When dealing with flexible wrapping material and the need for efficient packaging, achieving secure packages sealed on three sides quickly and reliably is essential. Challenges such as versatility in film handling and customization options are common in industries requiring precise packaging solutions.
<h2>Create three-sided sealed packages effortlessly</h2>
The Tucano by Delfin is a horizontal flow pack packaging system designed to produce three-sided sealed packages from flexible wrapping material in reels. Equipped with four Brushless motors, it operates with a mechanical speed of 45 cycles per minute. This system features a lower-positioned film reel and translating movement sealing bars, making it extremely versatile for various packaging needs. The availability of customization options allows it to cater to specific requirements in different industries. Compliance with EC standards ensures that it meets regulatory demands, making it a reliable choice for maintaining high-quality packaging operations.

Horizontal flow pack packaging solution

In high-volume industrial production settings, ensuring packages are efficiently sealed and ready for distribution is critical. Rapid sealing and consistent packaging are necessary to keep up with demand and maintain production speed.
<h2>Achieves over 500 cycles per minute</h2>
The Lynx 400s by Delfin is a high-performance horizontal packaging system designed for creating three-sided sealed packages from flexible wrapping material. It is capable of achieving more than 500 cycles per minute, thanks to its advanced motorization system featuring 4 Brushless motors. The system supports a standard film width of 400 mm and is compliant with EC standards. The Lynx 400s is prepared for integration with automatic product loading systems, making it ideal for high-production environments. Users can expect mechanical speeds of up to 800 cycles per minute, ensuring rapid and efficient packaging operations.

Horizontal packaging system for high-speed operations

In small food businesses or agritourism kitchens, maintaining hygiene while streamlining food preparation and packaging can be challenging. Efficiently cooking and transferring items like jams, jellies, sauces, or jarred tomatoes directly into packaging without manual intervention is often a critical requirement.
<h2>Automates cooking and packaging processes</h2>
The Combination Cooker-Dosing Machine kit by De Danieli automates the cooking and packaging of food products, ensuring high hygiene standards and ease of operation. The system integrates a versatile Cooker and an automatic dosing unit, enabling the transfer of cooked food directly into the packaging medium without the need for an operator. This all-in-one solution is designed to save space and to be user-friendly, making it suitable for small-scale food production kitchens. The Cooker allows precise temperature control and consistent cooking, while the dosing unit guarantees accurate portioning and minimizes waste. Ideal for producing jams, jellies, jarred tomatoes, and a variety of sauces, this kit helps small food businesses efficiently manage their production processes.

Combination cooker-dosing kit for food packaging

Whether it is marmalade or pizza, sauce or hummus, chocolate or fruit puree, most food products undergo a cooking step during their production process. Cooking is nothing more than applying heat to food, but there are different methods to do it. For instance, baking, frying, and roasting involve cooking food without using water, unlike boiling or steaming. Industrial cookers such as vacuum and pressure cookers, industrial fryers, industrial ovens, and industrial roasters focus on specialized applications that meet the different needs of the food industry by helping producers achieve a homogeneous cooking process.

Cooking

In food and retail industries, ensuring product freshness while extending shelf life can be challenging. Traditional packaging methods often result in compromised product quality and increased spoilage rates, necessitating advanced solutions for improved preservation.
<h2>Automates the insertion of pre-wrapped trays into mother bags</h2>
The MasterPACKer® X5 by CV-TEK is a state-of-the-art automated modified atmosphere packaging system designed for efficient retail-ready mother bag production. Operating at speeds of up to 15 mother bags per minute, this compact system automatically inserts pre-wrapped trays into mother bags, utilizing two high-flow snorkels and a 62-inch impulse seal bar for strong and reliable seals. The integrated PLC controls ensure consistent vacuum and gas levels, enhancing the packaging process's reliability and flexibility. The touch-screen control panel allows for quick and automatic adjustments between single, double, and triple layers, optimizing operational efficiency. The all-stainless steel open frame design features a shaft-driven film unwind and lean-in-place system, ensuring fast and efficient internal cleaning. IP68/IP69 washdown capability and stainless steel snorkels facilitate easy product switch-out, making it ideal for applications ranging from bacon and case pack meats to bread.

Automated modified atmosphere packaging solution for pre-wrapped trays

For bulk food products that require extended shelf life and freshness, maintaining optimal packaging conditions during shipping and storage is critical. Conventional packaging methods often fall short, leading to spoilage and loss of product quality.
<h2>Enhanced preservation with multi-station Map</h2>
The MARK-III mHSP from CV-TEK, a division of Middleby, is a multi-station modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) system designed to address the needs of high-speed, sanitary packaging. Each station has a 54-inch polished seal bar with an SS gas accumulator tank and includes separate infeed and outfeed belts. With starting configurations of 2 or 3 stations, users can seamlessly add additional stations in minutes via watertight cables. The system features vacuum/gas probes made from Teflon for easy sanitization and tool-free removal. Smart-Belt technology at each infeed station detects and tracks cases, minimizing wear and ensuring precise operation. Safety is integral, with a self-locking safety ratcheted seal bar lock. Built from solid 7-gauge stainless steel, the system meets USDA and IP69 specifications.

Multi-station modified atmosphere packaging system for bulk products

In food processing and industrial packaging, maintaining product freshness during transportation and storage is a significant challenge. Using traditional packaging can lead to oxidation, spoilage, and shorter shelf life of products, especially those sensitive to atmospheric conditions.
<h2>Extend product shelf life with modified atmosphere packaging</h2>
The MARK-III from CV-TEK (Middleby) is a single-station modified atmosphere packaging system designed to preserve and protect a wide range of products by altering the atmospheric composition inside the packaging. Built with 100% stainless steel, it complies with FSMA, FDA, and USDA standards, including optional 3A dairy-grade specifications. The MARK-III ensures IP69 compliance and is ready for wash-down, featuring seal bars ranging from 30 to 100 inches. It offers flexible vacuum pump options like standard, liquid-ring, and venturi, and provides both hot-bar and impulse sealing options. With its bag-stretcher feature, the machine ensures wrinkle-free packaging. The user-friendly controller supports multiple languages and can be floor-mounted, hung over a conveyor, or equipped with optional casters. Designed for flexibility, it accommodates various packaging formats including individual bags, totes, and super-sacks, and employs multi-gas flush to protect products and extend shelf life.

Single station modified atmosphere packaging system

In industries like food processing and pharmaceuticals, maintaining product freshness or chemical stability during packaging can be challenging. Traditional packaging methods may not provide the required shelf-life or protection against environmental factors.
<h2>Ensures consistent and reliable sealing</h2>
The MAP-VAC by CV-TEK, part of the Middleby Corporation, is a single-station Modified Atmosphere Packaging system designed to maintain product integrity through reliable sealing techniques. Featuring a 1355 mm (53.5-inch) seal-bar, this system ensures consistent seal pressure, eliminating issues like wrinkles and gussets. An engineered, polished stainless steel seal bar provides a repeatable seal across multiple layers of film. Additionally, twin Teflon® gas-flush/vacuum probes ensure thorough sanitization and are easily adjustable. Available in suspended models for I-beam installation or roll-around systems for portability, the MAP-VAC suite can be tailored with various vacuum pump options, including a 3A Dairy grade for specific needs.

Single-station Map packaging system for bulk products

In industries requiring the storage and transportation of bulk products such as nuts, cheese, or protein, maintaining product integrity and shelf life is critical. Traditional methods often fail to protect these products from oxygen exposure, leading to spoilage and reduced quality.
<h2>Achieve ultra-low oxygen levels for bulk products</h2>
The Corr-Vac® Mark-III Bulk Bin MAP Packaging Machines from CV-TEK provide an advanced solution for the packaging of large and bulk items. Available in 54”, 62”, and 100-inch models, these systems are designed to maintain ultra-low oxygen levels by utilizing an engineered seal bar made of polished stainless steel that can reliably seal through 8 layers of film. This makes these machines ideal for packaging items in barrels, super-sacks, bins, gaylords, and blocks. The units are customizable with various vacuum pump options and can be configured as suspended models or roll-around systems. The 100-inch model offers the additional option of being floor-fixed. An optional 3A Dairy grade is available for 54” and 62” models, making it suitable for specific food industry requirements.

Modified atmosphere packaging for bulk bins

Handling high-radioactivity isotopes like Mo-99 requires specialized environments to ensure safety and precision in dispensing and packaging. Traditional setups often struggle with safety interlocks and radiation shielding, posing operational challenges.
<h2>Safely dispense and package high-radioactivity mo-99</h2>
The Mo-99 Dispensing, Packaging, and Storage Plant by Comecer is a cGMP double hot cell designed for the non-sterile API manufacturing of Mo-99. It offers fractionation, calibration, and preparation for shipment while ensuring safe handling of up to 65 TBq of Mo-99. Each chamber is shielded with 180mm of lead to withstand high doses of ionizing radiation. The system includes SIL-3 certified safety interlocks compliant with IEC 61508 standards, providing reliable monitoring and secure access points. Furthermore, dose calibrators in the hot cell accurately measure high-radioactivity levels. The plant also provides the capability to connect 1.2 Ton transport flasks through a ceiling door, alongside waste extraction systems and compatible connections for B(U) containers in various formats.

Mo-99 dispensing and packaging hot cell

Calibration

Dispensing

Industrial measurement equipment is used as a crucial step before products leave the production line. These measuring instruments check for correct dosage and standards. Equipment for measurement and control employs a wide range of technologies to detect inconsistencies in volumes, sizes, weights, and fill levels as well as to inspect goods for quality against a set of criteria. Specialized measuring tools allow you to minimize the probability for error to its lowest possible, ensuring that both products and packaging meet your benchmarks.

Measurement &amp; Control

Packaging processes in industries like food and pharmaceuticals often require precise and automated solutions to handle different types of containers such as glass jars, metal or plastic cans. The challenge is to ensure accuracy and performance while maintaining flexibility in automation levels.
<h2>Customizable packaging lines for diverse container types</h2>
The comprehensive packaging lines from Collischan are designed to work in tandem with their dosing scales or counting machines, providing tailored automation and performance based on customer specifications. Each line can handle a variety of containers, using unscramblers, rotary tables, or manual feeding for container input. Transport belts are available in numerous lengths and widths and can be configured for single or multiple lanes. The filling stations ensure secure placement of weighed or counted products into containers. For sealing, the containers can be closed semi-automatically or fully automatically, and can be collected on a rotary table or transferred to subsequent machines. Optional integration of blow-off devices, labelers, sealing units, and other equipment into the packaging line is also available. Each line is tested, validated by customer personnel for accuracy, performance, and build quality before delivery. Collischan provides support for on-site commissioning as well.

Complete packaging lines for various containers

In the food and beverage industry, filling bags for Bag-in-Box packaging needs to be quick and precise. Challenges such as manual effort and ensuring accurate fills often arise, particularly when dealing with liquid products requiring consistent volume management.
<h2>Facilitates precise and automated filling</h2>
The ECOFILL EASY START STD by Cartobol is a manual filling system designed for ease of use in the Bag-in-Box packaging process. Constructed with a robust stainless steel structure, it includes features like a centrifugal pump, electromagnetic flow meter, and a touch screen interface. The operator attaches the bag using the gripper claw and manually removes the cap. After pressing the start button, the system automatically fills the bag to the programmed capacity. A pneumatic piston on the nozzle eliminates the need for the operator to hold the nozzle during filling, allowing simultaneous box formation. Once filled, the cap is replaced manually by the operator, and a second press of the button completes the process. The centrifugal pump ensures efficient fluid transfer, while the electromagnetic flow meter provides accurate volume measurement.

Manual filling system for bag-in-box packaging

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, efficient and reliable packaging of pills and capsules is crucial. Ensuring uniformity in sealing, handling various capsule types, and maintaining high safety and hygiene standards are essential challenges.
<h2>Optimize blister packaging with plate sealing.</h2>
The nMX by CAM Packaging is a high-speed blister packaging unit with plate sealing designed for efficiency and ease of use. With a small footprint and balcony structure, the system ensures quick format change-over facilitated by intuitive operations, making it suitable for even unskilled operators. Featuring systems for sealing, forming, and cutting plates, along with plain guides for product loading and sensors for positioning, it ensures a smooth change-over process. This model maintains compatibility with older CAM blister units, allowing interchangeability of parts. The unit is compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and includes mechanisms to detect overloads, promoting operational reliability. Handling a range of capsule types including hard and soft jelly capsules, lacquered pills, and more, the nMX can work with a variety of materials such as PVC, PVC-PVDC, PETG, ALU-PE, and layered materials like aluminium-paper-Mylar. The reel holder supports forming reels up to 600 mm in diameter, and a motorized unwinder aids in efficient forming material feed. Versions are available for syringes, ampoules, and vials, featuring specialized web transfer and cutting dies.

High speed blister packaging for pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceutical packaging requires precision and adherence to strict guidelines such as GMP standards. Packaging processes must ensure product safety, uniformity, and easy identification while being efficient and easy to manage within limited spaces.
<h2>Provides efficient blister packaging for various materials</h2>
The MC blister packaging solution by CAM Packaging is designed to meet the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical industry while complying with GMP standards. This compact solution is perfect for environments with space constraints, ensuring full visibility and total control over all principal functions. The design separates mechanical movements from product handling areas, ensuring easy cleaning and maintenance. The machine supports a wide range of forming materials (PVC, PP, ACLAR, PETG, etc.) and lidding options, making it versatile and flexible for different packaging needs. It also features mechanical grippers for accurate web transfer, a cutter that operates without creating crossways waste, and flexibility in linking with downstream equipment for efficient operations.

Blister packaging for pharmaceutical products

In the realm of food and confectionery packaging, especially for multi-pack products at discount retailers, ensuring product protection during shipment and optimizing display are key challenges. Efficient and reliable packaging systems are paramount for maintaining product integrity and appeal.
<h2>Forms and assembles trays and lids with precision</h2>
The FCE by CAM Packaging is a tray and lid forming machine designed to handle the specific needs of food and confectionery products. This system takes two open blanks from capacious magazines, applies centralized glue, and forms both the tray and lid through precise movements. The base is formed after products are collected and placed on it, and then the lid is shaped and placed over the base. The assembly can be reinforced with additional glue spots if required. This machine accommodates regular-sized products such as jars and bottles as well as irregular shapes like 'pillow' bags. Its cantilever structure ensures easy access for operators and facilitates cleaning. The system supports a variety of packaging materials and dimensions, ranging from 100 x 25 x 100 mm to 400 x 200 x 320 mm, at speeds up to 20 cycles per minute.

Tray and lid forming solution for food packaging

Assembly platforms combine different parts into one final product. Components are inspected for quality and joined or affixed together into the goods. Assembly lines automate the process to ensure consistent quality and integrate into other technologies, such as packaging equipment. But a primary consideration for assembly solutions is their capacity to scale manufacturing processes. Assembly platforms must be adaptable to your long-term volume requirements.

Assembling

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring efficient and fast packaging of tablets and capsules poses a significant challenge. High production volumes, precise packaging, and compliance with stringent regulatory standards are essential to maintain product integrity and operational efficiency.
<h2>Efficiently seal and package tablets and capsules</h2>
The 5000EH by CAM Packaging is a high-speed, horizontal strip packaging solution designed specifically for tablets, capsules, and effervescent tablets. This machine operates by vertically sealing with a horizontal exit, creating airtight pouches using heat-sealable films such as cellophane, aluminum, coated paper, and laminates. The 5000EH achieves speeds up to 300 cycles per minute, depending on the product size. The sealing station features separate temperature controls for the sealing rollers, providing precise control during packaging. The 5000EH adheres to GMP regulations and includes a cantilever structure for easy access and maintenance. It supports quick changeover of format parts and is equipped with a film unwinding unit, infeed unit for product synchronization, and various optional devices such as longitudinal and cross perforation, coding, and print mark centering control. The packaging material is fed from two reels, ensuring a continuous and efficient packaging process. Additionally, it offers easy integration with downstream machines and meets pharmaceutical surface finish requirements.

High speed strip packaging for tablets and capsules

Packaging food products like fruits, vegetables, and pet food into cans or jars necessitates an accurate and efficient filling method. Challenges include the need for high-speed operation and minimal waste.
<h2>Ensures precise and uniform filling</h2>
The Cabinplant Vibratory Rotary Filler is designed to meet the demanding requirements of the food packaging industry. It ensures accurate filling of divisible products into various container types, including cans, glass jars, and PET containers. The vibratory action guarantees optimal filling by evenly distributing the product to individual filling stations, which come in configurations of 9, 14, 18, or 24 stations to meet different speed and volume needs. This system also features a 'no can – no fill' mechanism, ensuring that the filling process halts in the absence of a container, thereby reducing product waste. Constructed with a stainless steel housing, the filler is easy to clean and maintain, thereby minimizing downtime. It is compatible with a wide range of products and container shapes, offering versatility for various packaging requirements. The Vibratory Rotary Filler is provided by Cabinplant, a renowned supplier specializing in industrial equipment for the food industry.

Vibratory rotary filler for accurate filling in food packaging

In food and non-food industries where precision filling of cups, jars, and trays is essential, challenges arise in maintaining consistent product dosing with minimal downtime. Issues such as spillage, inconsistent filling volume, and difficult cleaning routines are common obstacles.
<h2>Streamline filling for diverse packaging applications</h2>
The SERVOPUMP P100 from Buhmann Pac Solutions is a dosing unit designed to fill various packaging types, including cups, jars, and thermoformed packs. It features a stainless steel construction for durability and ease of cleaning. Operation is facilitated either manually through a foot switch or automatically, depending on the setup. The dosing volume, as well as suction and discharge movements, can be adjusted quickly and smoothly. It supports multi-track applications and can function both as a stand-alone unit or integrated into existing lines or thermoforming machines. Optional upgrades like a double-walled heated hopper, agitator, CIP (Clean-in-Place) version, and additional filling valves enhance its versatility for different product requirements.

Dosing unit for semi-automatic filling and packaging extension

For producers of DIY assembly furniture, accurately counting and packaging small metal parts is a critical requirement. Errors can lead to assembly issues, customer dissatisfaction, and product returns. Reliable automated solutions are necessary for efficiency and quality assurance in this process.
<h2>Count and package small metal parts accurately</h2>
The solution from Bonotto Packaging includes automatic lines designed for the counting and packaging of small metal parts in kit form. This system, tailored for an international furniture component manufacturer, automates the process of counting and packaging components such as hinges and cushioning systems into polyethylene bags. The equipment ensures precision and consistency, minimizing errors in count and packaging. Ideal for mass production environments, this system is especially suited for companies tasked with delivering complete kits for DIY furniture assembly.

Small metal parts packaging line for Diy furniture kits

In the beverage industry, including wine, beer, and spirits, packaging efficiency and precision are crucial. Manual processes can lead to inconsistencies, lower throughput, and increased labor costs. An automated system can streamline the packaging process, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.
<h2>Automates bag-in-box packaging</h2>
The Series Bag in Box by APE IMPIANTI (Omnia Technologies) is an automatic packaging line dedicated to Bag-in-Box packaging. This comprehensive system includes a harmonized set of modules to perform all necessary functions. The case erector FORM BIB forms the boxes, while the case sealer CH BIB ensures they are securely sealed. The monoblock TRIO, with its dedicated head, efficiently picks up and places the bags into the boxes. This system is developed specifically to ensure precision and simplicity in operation, handling up to 1,000 boxes per hour. The automation of these tasks not only increases throughput but also reduces the likelihood of errors, leading to a more consistent product packaging. With a focus on user-friendly human-machine interaction, the Series Bag in Box line is ideal for industries that require efficient and reliable packaging solutions.

Automatic packaging line for bag-in-box

In high-volume food production, achieving efficient and aesthetically pleasing packaging is essential. Traditional packaging often leaves a central seal, which can affect the product's presentation and integrity. Modern packaging solutions aim to enhance both functionality and appearance.
<h2>Eliminate central seals for a flat, elegant package</h2>
The 4-Side Seal Horizontal Form-Fill-Seal (HFFS) System by AMP Rose offers an innovative packaging solution. Unlike conventional systems, it removes the central seal, resulting in a flat and elegant final package. This system integrates advanced vision inspection to ensure packaging quality and accuracy. Utilizing a four-side sealing profile, it enhances the overall aesthetic of the packaged product, making it ideal for high-end food items. The machine's design supports easy integration into existing production lines, ensuring minimal disruption during installation.

4-side seal horizontal form-fill-seal packaging system

In the dairy industry, accurately cutting and packaging soft cheese poses challenges, especially when dealing with round cheeses or double Brie. Ensuring consistent portion sizes and neatly wrapping each piece without compromising its shape or quality is critical for maintaining product appeal and shelf-life.
<h2>Cut, wrap, and box soft cheese segments</h2>
The RT 6000 by ALPMA Alpenland Maschinenbau GmbH is designed for cutting, wrapping, and boxing soft cheese portions. This system efficiently slices round cheeses or double Brie into segments, wrapping each piece in film. With the optional boxing feature, the individual portions are also packed into round boxes, ensuring neatness and protection. The machine offers a high-performance capacity of up to 100 packages per minute. The diameter range for the format is between 80 - 130 mm, and the height range is from 20 - 40 mm. A magazine feeds the lids and bases, either together or separately, into the system, streamlining the entire process. This machine is ideal for cheese producers looking for precise, high-speed packaging solutions.

Packaging solution for soft cheese portions

When producing preformed candies in large quantities, ensuring consistent and efficient wrapping is critical. Traditional manual wrapping methods can slow production and increase labor costs, presenting challenges for high-volume candy manufacturers.
<h2>Efficiently wraps preformed candies with double twist</h2>
The HW 900 from ACMA, a part of the Coesia Group, is a fold wrapping solution designed for preformed candies. With a capacity of up to 900 pieces per minute, it significantly boosts productivity while ensuring uniform wrapping. Utilizing a flexible film as the packaging material, the double twist method accommodates various candy shapes. The system's disk feeding mechanism streamlines the process, and its intermittent operating mode aids in smooth production flows. The HW 900 adheres to multiple regulatory standards, including the EN 1672-2-2009 food regulations, ensuring safety and compliance. Ideal for producers in the candies and gum segment, the HW 900 offers a quick product changeover time of just 1 hour, allowing for flexibility and minimal downtime.

Double twist wrapping solution for candy packaging

Packaging solid dosage forms such as tablets, hard capsules, and soft gelatine capsules for pharma and nutra industries requires precise and efficient blister packaging solutions. Challenges include maintaining high output, reducing material wastage, and ensuring quality packaging integrity.
<h2>Efficiently packs solid dosage products in blisters.</h2>
The CARTOBLIS by ACG World is a cost-effective blister-packaging solution designed for high flexibility and efficiency. It employs unique single-drum technology and advanced automation to provide seamless integration with online cartoning. The vacuum-based rotary thermoforming ensures better blister quality using fewer format parts, and the fast punching and blister pick-up mechanisms deliver high output. The system allows for edge-to-edge punching, which reduces foil wastage, and can draw deep cavities up to 28 mm, accommodating a range of products from tablets to syringes. With an output of up to 6.5 meters per minute and forming materials including PVC, PVC/PVdC, and Triplex (PVC/PE/PVdC), CARTOBLIS meets the diverse needs of pharmaceutical packaging.

Blister packaging for solid dosage forms

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, the need for efficient and high-quality blister packaging is essential to meet the regulatory standards and production demands. Traditional blister packaging systems often struggle with flexibility and cost-effectiveness, which can lead to higher operational costs and lower overall efficiency.
<h2>Ensures high-quality blister packaging</h2>
The BP 105MF by ACG World is a high-performance, cost-effective blister packaging solution with robust rotary-forming and sealing technology. It features a unique single-drum technology for forming and sealing, which enhances the quality of the blisters and reduces the number of format parts required. With the capability to pack multiple products in a single blister, this system offers full operational flexibility. Available in single and twin-station configurations, the BP 105MF is ideal for blister packaging solid dosage products such as tablets, hard capsules, and soft gelatine capsules. The easy-fit punch-tool assembly allows for faster and more straightforward changeovers, while its multi-feeding capabilities ensure it can handle a variety of product types. The system is designed to form materials like PVC, PVC/PVdC, and Triplex (PVC/PE/PVdC) with a forming depth of up to 12 mm and can handle lidding materials such as push-through foils, child-resistant foils, and peelable paper.

Rotary blister packaging for tablets and capsules

In the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, there is a constant need for efficient blister packaging systems to handle large-scale production batches while maintaining strict quality standards. Challenges include minimizing film shrinkage, ensuring precise temperature control, and achieving high throughput rates.
<h2>Ensures consistent high-quality blister packs</h2>
The BLISTER X from ACG World is a next-generation flat-forming, rotary-sealing, continuous-motion high-output blister packaging system. Designed with large forming areas, it supports faster forming cycles and is completely servo-controlled for enhanced reliability and flexibility. Key features include three-stage heating with strict temperature control to reduce film shrinkage and ensure well-defined blister cavities. The servo-controlled forming allows for precise control, even for cold-form blisters. High-speed punching and servo-controlled blister dropping enhance output and integration with cartoning machinery. The system is capable of forming thermoformed and cold-form foil blisters with a maximum blister size of 276 mm x 220 mm and a forming depth of less than 12 mm.

High-output blister packaging system

<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

Punching

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, especially when dealing with highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients (HPAPIs), maintaining a safe working environment is crucial. Ensuring containment during blister packaging is essential to protect operators from exposure and prevent cross-contamination of products.
<h2>Ensure safe blister packaging of Hpapis.</h2>
The SECUREBLIS MINI from ACG World is a containment solution designed specifically for blister packaging solid dosage forms, such as tablets, hard capsules, and soft gelatine capsules, that contain highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients (HPAPIs). It operates under negative pressure to contain HPAPIs, aiding compliance with Operational Exposure Band (OEB) 3 standards. The system includes glove ports at various locations for safe manual interventions without breaching containment. HEPA filters assure a safe working environment by eliminating cross-contamination risks. An automated wet-in-place (WIP) system with strategically placed nozzles ensures that drug particles are settled during the blister packaging process, making cleaning and changeover quicker and safer. Additional safety interlocks ensure the system operates under contained conditions at all times, while easy integration with product loading systems enhances operator safety during tablet or capsule loading.

Containment blister packaging for highly potent Apis

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

Clinical trials and feasibility studies demand precise and dependable blister packaging solutions. These operate in environments where compact and lightweight packaging is crucial, alongside maintaining ease of transportation.
<h2>Facilitates blister packaging for clinical trials</h2>
The QUEST NANOBLIS by ACG World is a cGMP-compliant, tabletop blister packaging system designed for clinical trials, feasibility, and stability studies. It handles both thermoform and cold-form materials, making it versatile for various solid dosage forms such as tablets, hard capsules, and soft gelatine capsules. Its ergonomic balcony design and single-tool changeover feature simplify operation and maintenance. The machine requires only a single-phase electrical connection, making it ideal for R&D facilities. With capabilities for perforation and embossing, it aids in assessing feasibility for production scale-up. It supports up to 30 forming cycles per minute and accommodates materials like PVC, PVC/PVdC, Aclar, and cold-form foil.

Tabletop blister packaging for clinical trials

In the pharmaceutical packaging industry, ensuring product integrity while maintaining high production efficiency is critical. Challenges include handling different packaging materials and achieving precise sealing to prevent contamination and ensure product quality.
<h2>Ensures precise sealing with high efficiency</h2>
The BQS from ACG World is a flat-sealing, continuous-motion packaging system designed for blister packaging of solid dosage products such as tablets, hard capsules, and soft gelatine capsules. It integrates advanced servo technology for high accuracy and reliability, thereby enhancing productivity. The BQS accommodates a wide range of thermoform films and cold-form packaging foils, giving it high flexibility. It features ACG SMART CONNECTED technology for remote asset visibility and real-time monitoring of machine health and performance. With CE/EAC/UL certifications, the BQS assures compliance with international safety and quality standards.

Flat-sealing continuous-motion blister packaging solution

In numerous packaging operations, there’s a need for speed and precision in applying full body sleeves to products, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and tamper evidence. Inefficiencies in this process can lead to increased downtime and inconsistent results.
<h2>Achieve up to 150 containers per minute</h2>
The SL1-150 is a precision-engineered full body sleeving system from Accutek Packaging. It is designed to deliver speed, accuracy, and efficiency at a cost-effective price. The system can achieve speeds of up to 150 containers per minute and handle film sizes ranging from 16mm to 150mm in lay flat size and 16mm to 200mm in cut length. The compact design fits into limited production spaces, making it ideal for medium-range production lines. Key features include an easy-to-use touch screen display, sanitary stainless steel control parts, and a simple setup with memory features. Optional additions like heat tunnels, registration controls, and thermal printers enhance functionality and versatility.

Full body sleeving systems for packaging applications

In high-volume packaging environments like food processing facilities, managing the flow of packaged products can be labor-intensive. Reducing manual handling not only increases throughput but also minimizes the risk of damage during the packing process.
<h2>Conveys bags to the packing area</h2>
The Packoff Conveyor from AC Horn Manufacturing is designed to streamline your packaging process. This solution carefully accepts bags from the packaging machine and transports them to a Rotary Table for packing. With fully adjustable features tailored for operator comfort, it reduces the labor typically required for case packing. The system minimizes manual handling, thus reducing the likelihood of product damage and increasing overall efficiency. It finds applications in industries handling popcorn, roasted nuts, coated nuts, blanched peanuts, Japanese peanuts, nut butter, corn tortillas, chips, and pellets. Additionally, optional features like a packer stand and rotary table further enhance its versatility and ease of use.