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Transdermal Patch Full Packaging Line
Tekpak Automation Wexford

Tekpak’s Full Packaging Line for Transdermal Patches is a fully automated system designed to ensure precise handling, counting, vision inspection, and packaging of high volumes of small circular transdermal patches. This high-speed system includes vision inspection, counting, cartoning, and case packing to meet the exacting demands of pharmaceutical production lines.

The patches are presented to a camera-based vision inspection system to verify their position and alphanumeric data. The patches are automatically diverted to a reject bin if any data or positioning errors are detected. As the delta robots with multi-pick grippers handle the patches, a secondary vision inspection verifies the quality of the underside of each patch. Any defective patches are individually rejected, ensuring that only in-spec patches continue through the line.

Good patches are collated into groups via servo collators and transferred into carton board sleeves. The system then prints batch information on the cartons and seals them using hot-melt glue for secure and compliant packaging. The line operates at high speeds, driven by four delta robots designed for fast and precise product handling.

Constructed from stainless steel 304 and built to meet pharmaceutical standards, the line features GMP design, fail-safe sensors, and a safety control system to ensure both product integrity and operator safety. This comprehensive system, fully compliant with 21 CFR Part 11, can seamlessly integrate into existing pharmaceutical environments and is prepared for SCADA integration for complete traceability and control.

Tekpak’s Phasing and Dispensing System for Frozen Pizza Bases is designed to enhance production line efficiency by automatically refeeding pizza bases from stacks and phasing them to topping line conveyors. This system is engineered to eliminate empty pitches on the conveyor, thereby improving line throughput, minimizing operator intervention, and maximizing overall efficiency.

The system features an Accufeed Product Phasing Unit, which ensures that pizza bases are precisely phased and synchronized with the production line. A Twin Head Pick & Place Product Dispenser efficiently refills empty pitches, ensuring consistent flow and filling gaps on the line. The system also includes an Integrated Reject Device for quality control to remove non-conforming products. The Zoned Stack Transfer System further enhances productivity by managing stacks of pizza bases and feeding them seamlessly into the line.

Constructed from stainless steel and designed for full washdown, this system is built to handle the rigorous demands of multi-shift operations. Its robust design makes it ideal for food manufacturing environments where hygiene and durability are critical, while significantly reducing manual labour and ensuring smooth, continuous operation.

Tekpak Pick and Place Blister Sheet Nesting and Stacking Packaging Line

Tekpak’s Full Packaging Line for Nested Blister Sheets is a high-speed system designed to receive and handle two lanes of blister packs, efficiently preparing them for downstream packaging processes like flow wrapping. This solution is specifically engineered to collate and form stacks of 3 or 5 blisters, as well as nested formats of 6 or 10, ensuring smooth product flow and accurate delivery to the flow wrapper infeed conveyor.

The system includes Blister Receiving and Transport Conveyors, a Blister De-Curling Module, and a Blister Refeed System to maintain product quality. The Blister Orientation System allows for precise inversion or non-inversion of blisters based on packaging requirements. A 3-Axis Delta Robot with a multi-pick vacuum gripper ensures fast and accurate handling of blisters, while a Vision System verifies the correct stack or nest arrangement.

The system also features Blister Buffering for continuous operation, and a Servo Cross Transfer for seamless transfer to the flow wrapper. Built to pharmaceutical standards, the equipment includes a stainless steel 304 structure, GMP design features, fail-safe sensors, and a robust safety control system.

In addition to high-speed blister handling, the system is 21 CFR Part 11 compliant and prepared for SCADA integration, ensuring full traceability, audit readiness, and seamless integration into existing pharmaceutical production environments.

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Tekpak Automation Wexford

Tekpak’s Wrap Around Case Packer for Flexible Pouches provides a compact, high-efficiency solution for packaging flexible pouches across various industries such as food and personal care. The system handles the challenges of varying pouch sizes and materials, ensuring precise product positioning, space efficiency, and high-speed operation.

This all-in-one system integrates case erecting, loading, and closing, optimizing floor space and production efficiency. Using a 2-axis Delta Robot and servo-controlled pocket collator, the system places pouches precisely while applying controlled pressure to protect product integrity. It’s compatible with various packaging formats, including trays, two-piece trays with lids, and wrap around shelf-ready cases.

The hot-melt glue application ensures secure seals, while the HMI interface simplifies format selection. With fast and easy mechanical size changes, Tekpak’s system is designed for high throughput, reducing floor space usage, minimizing packaging materials, and boosting productivity. This solution is ideal for manufacturers seeking to improve efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining the integrity of flexible pouches.

Tekpak Tablet Counting, Tub Loading and Capping

Tekpak’s fully automated tub loading and tub capping line is designed to handle two streams of tablets directly from a tablet press machine, significantly increasing throughput by over 200% for the client. This comprehensive system efficiently manages the entire packaging process, ensuring smooth and precise handling of up to 2,000 tablets per minute.

The system includes an empty tub buffer conveyor with a storage capacity of 15-20 tubs, allowing manual loading and automatic handling from that point onward. The Automatic Lane Divert System directs empty tubs to the correct stream, while the Tablet Receiving System manages a maximum rate of 1,000 tablets per discharge from two exit points. The line integrates Tekpak De-Dusting units for each tablet stream, High-Speed Servo Controlled Counting units, and a Tub Loading System for efficient and accurate tablet handling.

Once filled, the tubs move through a Tub Elevation and Lidding System for secure sealing, followed by Tablet and Tub Transfer Conveyors that ensure continuous product flow. The system is completed with a manual or automatic Case Packing Station for final packaging. This solution is ideal for pharmaceutical manufacturers looking to boost productivity and streamline their operations with a high-speed, fully automated tub loading and capping line.

Blister Orientation System

Tekpak’s Blister Orientation System with Product Inverting Belt is designed specifically for the pharmaceutical industry, providing precise control over stacked blister packages with the ability to invert or maintain orientation as required. Positioned after a high-speed blister receiving system with two lines, it efficiently creates nested formats of 6 or 10 blister sheets, ready for downstream flow wrappers or cartoners.

The system features a 180° inverting belt, ensuring consistent and accurate blister orientation while maintaining product integrity. Built for high-speed environments, it supports smooth product flow and reliable positioning, reducing downtime and ensuring efficient production. Its modular design allows easy integration into existing lines, providing flexibility and scalability.

With a focus on precision, speed, and compliance, Tekpak’s system enhances productivity in pharmaceutical packaging, ensuring seamless blister handling and reliable preparation for secondary packaging processes.

Full Packaging Line for loading Tubes into Cartons

Tekpak’s automated packaging line for loading tubes into cartons is designed to boost throughput, reduce production costs, and eliminate bottlenecks in manufacturing operations. This system is ideal for high-speed environments requiring efficient and precise product handling. It includes a crash lock carton erector, a high-speed robotic pick & place cell, and a hot-melt glue carton closer, providing a comprehensive solution for automated packaging.

The crash lock carton erector prepares the cartons, while the robotic pick & place cell handles the precise placement of products into the cartons. Once filled, the boxes are transported to the hot-melt glue carton closer for secure sealing. The system also features integrated IP cameras and remote connectivity, offering real-time monitoring and a complete after-sales service and support package.

This modular design allows for seamless integration with existing production lines, ensuring flexibility and ease of operation. By automating the carton loading process, manufacturers can achieve increased efficiency, cost savings, and reduced downtime, while maintaining high product quality and safety.

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Tekpak’s Packaged MDI Canister Tray Loading with Linear Buffer Accumulation system is designed to provide efficient and precise loading of MDI (Metered Dose Inhaler) canisters into trays. The Linear Buffer Accumulation Table ensures continuous product flow by buffering canisters, minimizing downtime, and maintaining high throughput during the tray loading process. This system is ideal for pharmaceutical packaging lines where accurate product handling and smooth transitions are critical.

The system’s modular design allows for seamless integration into existing production lines, ensuring flexibility and adaptability. Tekpak’s solution is engineered with industry compliance in mind, adhering to GAMP 5 methodology and supporting 21 CFR Part 11 compliance for audit logs, time synchronization, and secure user access. With over twenty years of experience in developing custom packaging solutions, Tekpak’s MDI Canister Tray Loading system ensures reliability, accuracy, and operational efficiency in high-demand environments.

Safe Product Handling of Pharma Vials with Dynamic Divert

Tekpak’s Safe Product Handling of Pharma Vials with Dynamic Divert is designed for precise and reliable vial handling in pharmaceutical packaging lines. This specialized system ensures smooth product flow and secure handling of pharmaceutical vials, addressing the complex needs of the industry.

Our solutions are developed using GAMP 5 methodology, ensuring thorough documentation throughout the project lifecycle. We comply with 21 CFR Part 11 standards, offering features like audit logs, time synchronization, and user group permissions, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.

With over twenty years of experience in packaging automation, Tekpak’s expertise in handling special applications ensures that even the most challenging pharmaceutical packaging requirements are met efficiently.

Full Packaging Line for loading Pouches into Tubes

Tekpak offers a full packaging line specifically designed for loading pouches into tubes, providing a comprehensive turn-key solution for efficient and precise product handling. This system includes a tray depalletizer, an optional manual or automatic tube loader, a batch data print station, and a metal detector with an integrated reject device to ensure product safety and compliance with quality standards.

The packaging line also features a tamper-evident labeller, ensuring product security and traceability. A spiral rotation system with lid and base inversion and air flush capabilities is integrated to optimize the packaging process, ensuring that the tubes are perfectly sealed and meet strict hygiene requirements.

With its modular design, the system supports quick format changeovers, enhancing flexibility and minimizing downtime. Tekpak’s solution is constructed from durable, hygienic materials, making it easy to clean and maintain, ensuring long-lasting operation in high-throughput environments. Additionally, the line can be integrated with OEM equipment such as labellers and printers for complete traceability and control.

This turn-key packaging line is ideal for manufacturers seeking an efficient, high-speed solution to load pouches into tubes, ensuring product safety, reliability, and flexibility throughout the process.