Ampoule packaging

  • Careful handling of delicate glass ampoules
  • Accurate product feeding possible through an innovative transport system
  • Flexible processing of various inner partitions with universal tooling
  • Ensuring all product and packaging tolerances
  • High process reliability through vision inspection

Special features
of ampoules

Ampoules require special care during packaging. Schubert machines ensure break-proof handling through precise robotic technology and sensor-assisted singulation. This technology is ideal for small batches and varying formats.

1. Erecting the carton
2. Erecting the insert
3. Infeed Ampoules
4. Load Ampoules
5. Infeed, Folding and Load the Leaflets
6. Sealing and labeling the carton
7. Discharge carton

Machine Workflow

1. Form: Cartons

The flat blanks are stored in a magazine. A TLM-F3 robot picks up the blanks from the magazine and hands them over to the TLM-F2 robot. After successful code verification, the blank passes through the glue nozzles and is pressed through a forming die, erecting the carton.

2. Form: Partitions

The flat partitions are also stored in a magazine. A TLM-F3 robot picks up a flat partition and hands it over to the TLM-F2 robot. The TLM-F2 robot then folds it at the appropriate position and glues it into the erected carton.

3. Infeed: Ampoules

The ampoules are automatically fed into the machine. They enter the system in a vertical position and are tilted 90° by a TLM-F2 robot. They are then placed horizontally in groups of ten on a rotary table. OPTIONAL: A second product can be fed in via an additional conveyor.

4. Load: Ampoules

The rotary table first rotates 45°. A TLM-F2 robot then picks up five ampoules and places them into the erected carton. The rotary table subsequently rotates 180°, allowing the TLM-F2 robot to place the second group into the same carton. The products are then positioned head-to-tail in the partition. OPTIONAL: A TLM-T5 robot can place a second product into the carton.

5. Infeed / Fold / Load: Package Inserts

A TLM-F3 robot also picks up the package leaflet from a magazine and presents them to the TLM-F2 robot. After successful code verification, the leaflet are placed on the ampoules in the carton. OPTIONAL: The leaflet can also be processed unfolded. A GUK folding device then folds them, and the TLM-F2 robot places the carton onto a closing station.

6. Close: Cartons

A further TLM-F2 robot folds in the side flaps and closes the carton.

7. Label: Cartons

Finally, a label is applied to the bottom of the cartons.

8. Discharge: Cartons

The closed carton leaves the machine via a discharge conveyor.

Format change

Quick format change

Quick format changes are crucial for efficient production processes, especially with frequently changing packaging formats. In Schubert pharmaceutical packaging machines, format changes take approximately 30 minutes – entirely tool-free and supported by our plug-and-play philosophy. Coded format parts and RFID detection ensure error-free format changes.

Adjustable or custom-designed tools also provide maximum flexibility for frequently changing formats. The result: reliable processes, minimal downtime, and consistently high packaging quality.

Facts about the
Ampoule Cartoner

From a customer project:

  • Up to 450 ampoules per minute
  • Minimal work-in-progress thanks to an intelligent transport system
  • 17 different formats on a single machine
  • Folding of package inserts as well as processing of pre-folded booklets

Questions about
Ampoule packaging?
Contact

Nurdan Aktas
Sales Assistant Pharma
Phone +49 7951 494-20
info@schubert-pharma.com

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