Blister and carton packaging solutions for non-tablets products

When we mention blisters and cartoning equipment, many people in the industry will only think that they can be used in the packaging of products such as tablets and capsules. But you know that there are actually some blister and cartoning devices that can be used not only in the production of the above conventional formulations. As 15% of the equipment manufactured by German Ullmann, a leading manufacturer of tablet packaging lines, is not used to package tablets, Ullmann has provided individual products for various fields of the pharmaceutical packaging industry. Services and solutions.

Non-tablet product blister packaging solutions

In addition to tablets and capsules, pharmaceutical products that can be packaged using blister packaging equipment also include bottles, ampoule products, etc. For these products, blister packaging equipment needs to be improved in many ways, and the machine must also satisfy Many special needs, such as feeding, stamping and sealing.

On the blister machine, the feeder is a crucial component. If the feeding system is not suitable, even the most flexible and versatile blister packaging machine is useless. The performance of the feed system determines the performance and efficiency of the entire system. Ullmann has a variety of feeders for a wide range of needs and different product levels. For example, Ullmann's "Ampoules & Co." feeder series has both simple sliding base systems and up to 5-axis robot systems. These are freely programmable systems that can be permanently assembled on a packaging line. - This is a common feature of all Ullmann feeders.

In addition, seals suitable for the product must also be manufactured. Because drums, ampoules, and vials are packaged into blisters, only the drum seal technology is practical. In order to ensure that the product matches the blister, the blister must also be manufactured to a suitable stamping depth. In this regard, the large-format blister usually has a large advantage. In the Ullmann machine range, the B 1240, UPS 1030 ET and UPS 4 ET blister machines meet these requirements and are the perfect packaging solutions for bottles and ampoules.

Non-Tablet Packaging and Packaging Solutions

Cartoning machines are generally used to package blister products but can also pack bottles, vials and bags into the carton. These machines have been specially designed to be able to fill cartons or blister packs with accessories such as drinking straws, spoons or instruction manuals.

Whatever the packaging, the technical feasibility of Ullmann's equipment is virtually limitless. Ullmann's C-Series Cartoning Machines are available in a wide range of production lines. They have extremely high reliability, which enables them to efficiently perform a wide range of packaging tasks, and can also be adjusted as production increases. , further adapt to the new management form.

In short, Ullmann offers up to 14 options for bubble caps, including numerous feeders, 10 cartoning machines and 10 back-end packaging devices. You can combine any combination to integrate the ideal packaging line that meets your needs. With such a wide range of optional equipment, Ullmann's packaging lines can meet a variety of production and specification requirements. The company can provide tailor-made packaging for any customer anywhere in the world, whether now or in the future. Processing solutions.

Case Sharing One:

Recently, customers have looked for an effective solution for vials and ampules for medium production. Ullmann provided it with a packaging line with a UPS 1030 ET blistering device equipped with a robot feeder and a C 130 cartoner. The UPS 1030 ET blister can produce 350 blister per minute, and its stamping depth is only 25 mm, which is the ideal depth. The UPS 1030 ET is a veritable multifunction machine: The modular design allows this device to be combined according to the customer's needs for a certain function and is the integration of the latest automation technology. A robotic feeder mounted on the UPS 1030 ET can pick up the vials and ampoules from the storage tanks and then place them accurately and gently into the film container; here it is important to note that one of the robot arms can be installed. With a self-adjusting vacuum gripper, the gripper's gripping diameter can be expanded to fit the product's desired diameter. After the vials and ampoules are packed into the blister, the C 130 cartoner loads them into the carton, which is then weighed. For our customers, this packaging line is the ideal technology solution: safety and process compatibility, and top quality.

Case Sharing 2:

A Ullman customer uses a C 2205 cartoner to pack bottles, instructions and straws into the carton. A feed screw puts the bottles one by one in the groove of the tray. At the same time, the suction tube is fed by a screw feeder system. The vacuum sucker of the robot feeder sucks the suction tube and places it in the right position of the bottle. After the instructions were placed on the tray, all three things were pushed horizontally into the tray. The C 2205 cartoner has a speed of 250/minute and is known as the Formula 1 car in the bottle package. Each detail has been carefully designed, and every link in the workflow is closely linked to the previous one. This is reflected in all Ullmann machines including the C 2205 cartoning machine.

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As early as the 1880s, Ullmann began the process of product diversification. Ullmann not only packs tablets, but also uses blister packs or carton packs to pack ampoules, vials, needles, and needles. The company hopes to apply its experience and technology in tablet packaging to other products, thus opening up new business areas. In the following years, Ullmann's strategy has been successfully implemented, allowing Ullmann to provide a range of modern packaging solutions in today's unique form of management. The company can meet the various needs of the professional pharmaceutical packaging field and package a huge product system. And can provide cost-saving, hygienic, reliable and rapid packaging equipment, can easily adapt to large-scale or small-batch production lines.

Source: Packaging Machinery