packaging


All packaging lines are equipped with barcode scanners for folded boxes and leaflets for a faultless packaging process.
 
Blistering

Blistering

Our high performance blister lines are equipped with colour camera inspection system, barcode scanners and dynamic wighing systems for an on-line control. We process:

_PVC/PVdC blister
_triplex blister
_aluminium-aluminium blister

A large range of blister formats is offered for most tablet and capsule sizes.

The aluminium is printed on-line and each pocket can be individually identified. Our three fully equipped lines have capacities of up to 200 blisters/min or 120 boxes/min each. Ink-jet printing of folded boxes (incl. data matrix) is also available.


Liquid filling

Liquid filling

Filling of solutions - suspensions - emulsions is covered by four complete filling lines, including labelling, cartoning with addition of patient information. Full controll by barcode scanners, on-line weighing and optical control ensures a high degree of quality.

Filling quantities:

_10 to 50 ml for drops, pumps or nasal sprays (glass or plastic)
_50 to 400 ml in glass bottles or plastic enema

In addition, childproof closure and automatic addition of a dosage cup are possible.

NEW: FIlling of preservative-free solution can be performed, besides proper containment, a CIP/SIP system ensures a proper disinfection of the filling line.


Pot filling

Port filling

Capsules, tablets and soft gel capsules are filled into plastic pots on two automatic packaging lines in Wigan (UK).

Up to 55 pots/min with 60 to 180 units each can be:

_filled
_labelled and marked by ink-jet
_packaged in boxes with addition of patient insert

Shelf-ready packaging or shrink-wrapped cases can delivered and labelled according to customer requirements.


Sachet filling

Sachet filling

Vifor Pharma is able to fill sachets sealed on four sides, with a content of 0.5 to 10 grams.

90 to 130 sachets/min can be filled and automatically transferred into carton boxes with package insert.

NEW: A complete stick-filling and packaging line for liquids and semi-solids will be available soon.