Intermittent motion cartoners Tailored solutions cycle after cycle

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1 Intermittent motion cartoners Tailored solutions cycle after cycle

2 Cartoners for a large number of product shapes and types Our intermittent motion cartoners combine all features that are essential to a productive cartoning process: flexibility, speed and precision. GMP-compliant design. Easy operation. Tailored accessories. All at an attractive price.

3 Classed among the intermittent motion cartoners are the C 2155 and the C 130. They stand for economic efficiency and top performance. The GMP conformity of these cartoners can be recognized at a glance. Attributes include pharmaceutically compliant design for stringent pharmaceutical sanitation, the use of stainless steel and anodized aluminum, and user-friendly ergonomics. Moreover, the central TouchControl operating system and extras such as the appropriate feeding system or inline inspection and monitoring systems ensure that our intermittent motion cartoners offer you the best basis for productive processes. The flexible Cartoner C 2155 forms the cartoner module of the Blister Express Center

4 Cartoner C 2155 In terms of products, this cartoner demonstrates flexibility. It is an all-round machine that packages both solid and liquid dose products. The focus is always on productivity. Servomotors drive the assemblies of the Cartoner C 2155 and it maintains a high standard of process reliability even under varying production conditions. Format changeovers are straightforward as the cartoner only has a small number of plug-in format parts. The GMP-compliant cantilever design and the self-checking system round off the profile and help minimize downtimes between different batches.

5 Customized feeding and product transport Rotary carton feeder Depending on the type of product to be packaged, transportation is horizontal or inclined. All the necessary items are automatically fed in turn: from blisters and booklets to spoons, pipettes and bottles. Various product feeding systems are geared to the respective output and configuration of the line. Carton magazine The C 2155 has a standard capacity for up to 1,200 cartons. A lifting function on the carton magazine allows optimum accessibility by raising it to a height of 1.6 m. Formerly, to ensure reliable processability, cartoning required relatively stiff, prefolded carton material, cleanly sized, accurately creased, and exactly cut and punched. The Cartoner C 2155, however, can even process carton blanks from old stocks that are poorly creased, sized by hand without prefolding, or made of recycling material. This is possible thanks to the rotary carton feeder, which picks up and erects the carton. It can handle practically every type of carton quality. Fast format changeover A format changeover only necessitates the exchange of a few format parts. As the operator does not require any tools to do this, the cartoner is adjusted to a new format in less than 20 minutes. Leaflet folder Carton feeder 04 05

6 Gentle carton transport Patented product loading Four floating fingers carefully transport the cartons through the C percent precision from supply of the cartons through to closure. Free programing, a servo-regulated product loader and leaflet pre-insertion, and two easily exchange able format parts: these are the main features of the self-contained product loading system that operates with utmost process reliability. Bottle packaging

7 Flexible carton closure The good product philosophy Airplane or reversed tuck-in flaps? Standard hot-melt closure or preferably tuck-in and hot-melt in one? No problem for the C The interchange able closing station makes it easy to switch from tuck-in to hot-melt closure. Touchscreen operation What happens when the product inspection system establishes that a stack of blisters deviates from the set number for each pack? The communication system immediately interrupts leaflet and carton feeding and the product loader removes the incorrect stack from the process. As a result, only good products move on for further processing. The operator has an eye on all stations and functions at the touchscreen operating panel and has complete control at his fingertips. A philosophy of integrity Only 100-percent correctly filled cartons complete the cartoning process. Incorrect packs are rejected thanks to Uhlmann s good product philosophy. Hot-melt closing station Tuck-in closing station 06 07

8 Integral product management Scope of application In conjunction with the appropriate blister machine, the Cartoner C 2155 is a key element in your production process. Various alternative machine configurations allow infeed capacities of up to 450 blisters per magazine. A link-up magazine, a redundant magazine, plug-and-play systems, and easy format changeovers complete the overall picture of the C Whether inkjet or laser marking, an integrated labeler, double blister stacks or a blister stack turning function, practically everything is feasible. The Cartoner C 2155 packages bottles, vials, wallets and sachets just as reliably as blisters. In addition, it competently handles ampoule and syringe blisters, inhalers, bags as well as blisters containing medical devices. Furthermore, different components are available for the product infeed as well as the customized feeding of additional inserts such as pipettes, measuring spoons or information leaflets. Blister feeder Redundant magazine Leafl et folder and feeder Carton feeder Carton magazine Operating panel Blister transport Leafl et transport Product inspection Product loading Carton transport Laser marking Embossing station Closing station Discharge conveyor Plattensiegelung mit leicht wechselbaren Siegelplatten

9 Cartoner C 2155 at a glance. Technical data: Bottle packaging function Output [1/min] Pitch max. 150 cartons 140 mm The bottles move from an accumulating conveyor into a feed screw, at the end of which they are turned 90 degrees, transferred into a format prism, and arrested. A sensor inspects the bottles at this stage. At the same time, a rotary vacuum cup feeder takes the cartons blanks from the magazine and feeds them to the erector bars for opening. After product loading, carton closure is carried out at a maximum output of 120 cartons/minute using either the tuck-in or hot-melt function. Carton size Width [A] mm Height [B] mm Length [H] mm No. of blisters max. 10 Blister stack height max. 85 mm As bottle cartoner Output [1/min] max. 120 cartons Product size min. 50 x ø 16 mm max. 145 x ø 60 mm Uhlmann Customer Service Maintenance Smooth production over many years is not a matter of chance, but the result of targeted maintenance. Consequently, Uhlmann offers tailored maintenance agreements suited to specifi c production processes and machinery. The objective is to recognize wear and tear in advance and to guarantee maximum effi ciency of the production lines. The packages combining preventive and proactive maintenance reduce downtimes and improve productivity. Operating mode Types of closure Space required Machine width Machine height Machine length Machine weight Height pack discharge intermittent tuck-in and hot-melt approx. 1,450 mm approx. 1,600 mm approx. 3,600 mm approx. 3,200 kg 850 mm 08 09

10 Cartoner C 130 Small but impressive. The C 130 is a compact cartoner at an affordable price that has long proved its worth in hundreds of applications. It boasts a high standard of process reliability as well as a long service life. It is optimally equipped for all packaging tasks. Experience gained over two decades is invested in this cartoner. And this insight pays off: the global cartoner operates all over the world with consistent perfection. Furthermore, Uhlmann s state-of-the-art TouchControl operating system is a standard fitting. Exclusiveness even in the smallest machine category.

11 Cartoner C 130 for blisters The C 130 is made for the packaging of blisters. The inclined product chain runs continuously instead of intermittently. Advantage of the inclined chain conveyor: the low position of the infeed ideally compensates the difference in height to the blister machine. Advantage of the continuous mode of operation: the high output of up to 150 cartons/ minute and remarkably quiet operation. Uhlmann Customer Service Training Uhlmann s TopmanTraining program offers individual instruction for employees involved in the pharmaceutical packaging process. Training courses are tailored to the machine types and confi gurations as well as the job specifi cation of the persons being trained. These may be operators, setters, administrators, technicians or managerial staff. Closing systems Different alternatives can be selected for reliable carton closure: Tuck-in closure, airplane or reversed Hot-melt closure Combination of tuck-in and hot-melt closure Continuous top performance Special feature of the Cartoner C 130 is the continuous motion product chain. It ensures high output and quiet operation. TouchControl allows the intuitive operation of all machine functions

12 Cartoner C 130 Cartoner C 130 at a glance. Technical data: Output [1/min] max. 150 cartons Operating mode intermittent Pitch 5" Carton size Types of closure Space required tuck-in and hot-melt Width [A] mm Machine width approx. 1,500 mm Height [B] mm Machine height approx. 1,750 mm Length [H] mm Machine length approx. 3,000 mm No. of blisters max. 10 Machine weight approx. 1,400 kg Blister stack height max. 80 mm Height pack discharge 850 mm Accelerator belt Redundant magazine Carton feeder Carton magazine Operating panel Leafl et folder and feeder Blister counting Product inspection Product transport Product loading Embossing station Closing station Discharge conveyor

13 Tailored solutions available for every application. C 2155 C 130 Accumulating tables to separate and buffer products between upstream and downstream machines. Bottle feeding systems for round, angular or oval shaped bottles. Feeders for inserts such as spoons, pipettes, bags and other pharmaceutical utensils. Leaflet folder and feeder with buffer to ease replenishment of leaflets. Rotary feeding system for the reliable processing of folded leaflets and booklets. Integrated laser or inkjet marking systems for inline marking of packages with variable data. Embossing equipment for visual marking of the carton tuck-in flap. Blind and ink embossing possible. Hot-melt equipment to close cartons with tamper-evident seal. Labeling systems to apply labels to cartons. Inspection and monitoring systems for quality assurance and quality management of the individual process steps

14 Types of closure Uhlmann cartoners competently handle practically every quality of carton to package blisters and bottles as well as a wide range of pack inserts. All common types of carton closure are possible. Manufacturers using Uhlmann cartoners can rely on a maximum of productivity and reliability. Innovative, patented components such as the rotary carton feeder guarantee top quality results. Furthermore, all marking systems can be directly integrated into the cartoning process. Cartons can be marked with fixed or variable data using laser or inkjet printing systems. Embossing of the tuck-in flap is also possible. Various options of carton closure are available: simple tuck-in, hot-melt or alternative solutions for added safety including a fourth flap or using a combination. Tuck-in closure with airplane fl aps A H B Combination tuck-in and hot-melt Double-sided hot-melt closure

15 Seamless traceability: Track & Trace Track & Trace by Uhlmann can be integrated into a machine from the start or implemented as an upgrade at a later stage. The system solution allows the seamless traceability of pharmaceutical products. Every packaging unit even each blister card can be marked with a unique, serialized code. The code refers to a data record in the Uhlmann tracking database where all relevant production parameters and the correlation of smaller to larger packaging units can be accessed. As well as providing protection against counterfeiting and ensuring product safety, Track & Trace also increases the reliability and efficiency of the packaging process itself. The codes prevent any mix up of unprinted blisters and bottles, allow the subsequent checking of production data, and ease the coordination of possible product recalls. Tuck-in closure with reversed fl aps Hot-melt closure with fourth flap reclosable (only with Cartoner C 2155) 14 15

16 Uhlmann Pac-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG Uhlmannstrasse Laupheim Germany Phone Fax visiotec GmbH Germany Phone Uhlmann Höfliger Schweiz GmbH Switzerland Phone info@uhlmann-hoefl iger.ch Uhlmann UK Ltd. Great Britain Phone info@uhlmann.co.uk Uhlmann Pac-Systems Ibérica S. L. Spain Phone info@uhlmann.es Uhlmann Nordiska AB Sweden Phone info@uhlmann-nordiska.se Ecopac S.A. France Phone ecopac@ecopac.fr OOO Pharma Union Russia Phone +7 (495) info@pharmaunion.ru Uhlmann Packaging Systems L.P. USA Phone info@uhlmann-usa.com Uhlmann Técnica Ltda. Brazil Phone info@uhlmann.com.br Uhlmann Singapore LLP Singapore Phone info@uhlmann-singapore.com Uhlmann Packaging Systems (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. China Phone info@uhlmann.cn Concept and design: Volker Laucher, Stuttgart 12/2013 e 1,000 We reserve the right to make alterations in line with technical development.