Oystar IWK has launched a tube filling line for sterile production requirements. It includes a robotic system for loading empty tubes in a cleanroom environment, which enables tubes to be handled without inside contamination. The quality of sterilisation is increased by the ability to handle closed trays for empty tubes. An optional tray buffer system with airlock is available for cleanroom applications.
The subsequent TFS 80-2 tube filler and sealer can handle up to 200 tubes a minute. Other notable features include isolator technology with safety glass protection and glove parts, a ceramic dosing system, and in-line weight control system.
The line is completed by the SC5/SI5, a continuous and intermittent cartoning system for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications with an output of 200 or 100 units a minute. The system is equipped with the Feedcell robotic loader for 1-3 tubes per carton. This universal feeder collects, groups and transfers a range of products.
The SC5/SI5 features a rotary carton pick-up system with pre-folding of cut-to-size pieces to handle recycled materials. The cartoner enables easy, reproducible and nearly tool-free size changeovers. The servo-drive technology meets the requirements for the optimal adaptation of machine functions to the packaging processes.
Oystar IWK has also introduced the BP5 blister machine for outputs of up to 300 blisters per minute with the new SI5 intermittent cartoning system. Size changeovers can be handled tool-free. The BP5 uses all commercially available base web and lidding materials.
Designed according to GMP guidelines, the BP5 features easy-to-clean surfaces and allows for fast changeovers without relying on additional tools.