Thermoforming and blister manufacturing

Write-ups of machinery that uses dwell time, heat, pressure, tooling and molds to heat and form materials (primarily films) on a web into cavities for the production of blisters, trays, or other rigid containers; may also fill product into these containers.

Seven steps to blister sealing success

These seven tips can help ensure a successful forming, filling, and sealing experience....

Sealing | August 17, 2010

Blister pack tester

• Trace900 Blister and Package tester safely and quickly tests packages for leak tightness down to 7 micron channels • self-contained tester replaces methylene blue dunking method • uses Helium as a tracer gas; exposes samples to a slight vacuum...

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | July 1, 2010

Contract packager works with machine supplier to meet customer demands

To flexibly meet customer demand for shorter runs and multiple products, German contract packager KLOCKE works with its machinery supplier to train employees to quickly set up and changeover machinery....

Contract packaging | June 18, 2010

Video: Mobile blister-packaging machine

• tabletop machine for blister-packaging applications is developed for major pharmaceutical and clinical trials labs • permits flexibility for short runs at minimal costs • options include nitrogen purge, Teflon-coated forming plates, pressure boosters and batch coding to enable blister-pack...

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | May 24, 2010

Video: Pharmaceutical adherence packaging machines

• third-generation pharmaceutical Blister Card Folder/Wallet Card machines emphasize modular stations and devices for flexibility and product changeover • available at speeds up to 300 packs/min, producing pharmaceutical wallet cards or assembly and folding of heat-sealed cards with field- or...

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | May 20, 2010

Video: Semi-automatic deblistering machine

• Recoverx-SA recovers capsules, caplets, gel caps and tablets from aluminum blisters; separates products from waste packaging without contaminating product • operates on a variety of blister packs; is portable and may be bench- or floor-mounted using an optional stand,...

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | April 19, 2010

Manual deblistering machine

• Manual Recoverx recovers capsules, caplets, gel caps, and tablets from PVC/aluminum blisters • works on blister packs up to 6 in. wide with unlimited length; requires no change parts • helps reduce the costs of production waste and disposal;...

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | January 7, 2010

Specialist converting and packaging machines at MD&M West

Doyen Medipharm, a converting and packaging machine manufacturer focusing on the medical and pharmaceutical industry, will present its technology at MD&M West 2010, Booth 2355....

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | December 1, 2009

Blister card cutting system

• BCS™ allows the original format of blister cards to be cut into different sizes, reducing waste, tooling cost, and shortening delivery time • available as either a benchtop or inline unit with the blister machine • operates at a...

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | November 6, 2009

Contract packager’s blister machine delivers flexibility

New blister-packaging machine helps Contract Packaging Resources meet the demands of its pharmaceutical customers, reduce labor costs, and improve efficiency....

Contract packaging | October 19, 2009

Quick-changeover blister system

• Blister Express Center 300 integrated system produces up to 300 blisters and 150 cartons/min • permits 20-min changeover by one person; accommodates small batches and frequent format changeovers • format for a maximum blister size of 95x145mm and maximum...

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | September 24, 2009

Five tips for successful blister sealing

Blister sealing is one of the basic, yet critical fundamentals that pharmaceutical companies count on from their contract packagers....

Contract packaging | August 15, 2009

Carousel blister packaging machines

• Aergo® Carousel is ergonomically designed for ease of use • automatically feeds up to five companents and is suited for unit-dose blister cards, sustainable trapped-style packaging, and Natralock® security packaging •dual-position sealing platen increases dwell time at all speeds...

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | May 26, 2009

Blister documentation package

• comprehensive Quality Documentation Package comes at no charge with every set of the company’s blister tooling • includes everything necessary for tooling validation, including inspection documents, material data sheets, and material safety data sheets • a similar package...

Validation, compliance and documentation | May 6, 2009

Tabletop medical tray sealer

• Med Pack MB6X9 machine offers a sealing area of 6 x 9 in.; maximum card size of 7½ x 10½ in., and maximum blister/tray depth of 1½ in. • to use, load tray, package contents, and lidding into the...

Sealing | April 16, 2009

Rebuilt blister machines

• rebuilt, retooled, and customized machinery to exacting OEM specifications aim to save money, improve yields, and get the most out of capital equipment • available with Allen-Bradley or Elau programmable logic controller • rebuild and upgrade program provides...

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | April 2, 2009

Is a 'tipping point' near for unit-dose prescription packaging?

Walmart and other pharmacies could push the use of unit-dose packaging in the U.S., says Peter G. Mayberry, executive director of the Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council....

Unit-dose packaging | March 29, 2009

Video: New machines makes stand-up and fin-seal pouch-making quick and easy

Randy Uebler, general manager of KHS Bartelt explains how the company’s new Innopouch K series pouching machine provides features that speed the manufacture and filling of a range stand-up and fin seal-style pouches for food, personal care, pharmaceutical, and other...

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | March 28, 2009

Video: High-capacity line supports sweetener launch

A breakthrough all-natural, zero-calorie sweetener from Cargill, Truvia is packed in a unique, hooded carton on a custom line that produces nearly 300 million sachets/year....

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | March 28, 2009

Blister machine

• Blisterpac BP5 is designed for an output speed of 300 blisters/min • offers fast, tool-less changeovers • product feeding area's modular design allows for extenstions for multiphase products Oystar USA...

Thermoforming and blister manufacturing | February 15, 2009

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