Packaging Blow-Fill-Seal Products with R.WEISS
A pharmaceutical company is seeking a customized solution for efficiently packaging sensitive Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) products, such as eye drops. R.WEISS Packaging is the ideal partner for this task. The challenge involves precisely destacking TUBs, filling them, sealing them with aluminum foil to prevent drying, closing them with a plastic lid, as well as marking and labeling them. The focus is on speed, precision, and strict compliance with regulatory requirements.
R.WEISS Packaging developed a state-of-the-art UNIROB turnkey line that combines innovative technologies with seamless process integration. The packaging line impresses with its outstanding performance of up to 130 TUBs or over 700 individual products per minute. A multi-magazine system allows up to six TUBs to be processed simultaneously in the transport system, significantly boosting efficiency. The sensitive BFS products are gently placed into the TUBs using a pick-and-place system equipped with specialized gripper tools that incorporate servo technology directly into the grippers. Simultaneously, a 6-axis robot accurately inserts leaflets or other product information.
The TUBs are transported via a modular, multi-grip conveyor system, ensuring maximum process reliability. Vision systems enable comprehensive product monitoring, while integrated features such as serialization, UL certification, and validation meet the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical industry.
The system presented in the video highlights the synergy between innovative technologies and optimized processes, ensuring a reliable and high-performance packaging solution. Every step—from inserting the BFS products to the final labeling—is executed efficiently and precisely.
In summary, the R.WEISS Packaging turnkey solution offers:
- TUB destacking for two formats (30 ct. and 60 ct.).
- Packaging of up to 130 TUBs per minute.
- Inspection and commissioning of 0.4-ml vials, including Data Matrix code verification.
- Sealing of TUBs with aluminum foil.
- Weight control of sealed cups.
- Printing, print inspection, and labeling of TUB lids.
- Integration of a leaflet feeder with pharmacode control.
- Closing of TUBs and packaging in shipping cartons.
- Comprehensive product inspection, serialization, and validation.
With this innovative packaging line, R.WEISS Packaging sets new standards in handling sensitive BFS products. The solution not only meets all pharmaceutical industry requirements but also significantly enhances efficiency and profitability.