Deep-drawing, cartoning, monitoring
When packing the devices, the deep-drawn trays are manufactured in Schubert’s thermoforming module. Unlike with comparable solutions, a master tray is formed along with a specific number of individual trays, which are then separated later on in the process. The grouping of the products to be packed takes place on the Transmoduls with the aid of F4 robots in the product infeed section. A vision scanner, which sends information regarding the position and number of products in the delivery trays to the F4 robots, is located above the product belt. The F4 robots pick up individual products and place them in the deep-drawn trays. Subsequently, the loaded deep-drawn trays are separated by punching and put into a top-load carton. The vials are passed over a turntable or a belt on the labeller, then transferred to the product belt. This belt is within the F4 robots’ working area, which means the vials are pre-grouped by the same robots that also handle the devices.
Line clearance takes place via Schubert’s own VMS packaging machine controller. Confirmations and cross-examinations ensure that no products from previous production runs are still on the line. A sensor automatically monitors whether all conveyors are empty and passes this information on to the machine operator.
- Auto-injectors in packs of 1, 3, 4, 6 and 12 at speeds of 80 to 240 injectors per minute, or 20 to 50 boxes per minute.
- Folding boxes with syringe blisters in packs of 4, 6, 10 and 12 at a consistent speed of 80 blisters per minute, or 7 to 14 boxes per minute.
- Vials in packs of 1, 2 and 10, either standing up or lying in dividers
- Vial formats from 2R to 250H
- Combination packages of two different vial sizes possible