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TF1 Cost-Effective, Entry Level Blister Machine
The TF1 is a cost-effective blister machine that is perfect for low-volume production. Built with simplicity in mind, this entry-level machine requires minimal training and minimal maintenance. Although compact in size, it can produce up to a 90mm x 165mm blister with a maximum draw depth of 25mm. It can thermoform many types of materials and can optionally be set up to cold form. This machine can integrate the same feed systems and printers that are used across the TF1 family of machines.
The TF1 is a great machine for our entry-level customers and customers with low volumes who want a Pharmaworks blister machine. The TF1 delivers the same quality that our customers expect from Pharmaworks, but in a simple package that is very affordable.
The TF1 requires little operator training. By scaling the complexity of the control system down, Pharmaworks has created a practical machine that allows the user to very clearly see the process, set up the machine and make changes – with changeovers routinely taking less than 10 minutes.
Features of the TF1 include contact heating, motor driven stations and servo indexing with print registration – all normally found only on larger and more complex blister machines. Another characteristic of the TF1 that has prospective customers excited is the simple HMI system that is very intuitive to use.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Usable Forming Area90 mm x 165 mm
- Forming Depth (Max)25 mm
- Simple to operate
- 500 mm base roll diameter
- 300 mm lid roll diameter
- 1200 mm feed area
- All stations are independently driven
- Supports blister thermoforming and cold forming applications
Standard Features
- Beckhoff control system
- 15” PC HMI
- Contact heating
- Servo indexing
- Modular feed area to accommodate feeders, accessories, and floor plans
- Format reject
- CE compliant
- PL-D safety rating
- Ability to store and recall recipes
Optional Features
- Plug assist/ Cold form
- Load cell for seal station
- Print registration
- Slitter
- Product Vision Inspection
- Print Vision Inspection
- Feeders (manual feed trays, flood feeders, dedicated feeders)
- Base and Lidding low roll level detection
- Various printer systems can be easily integrated
- UL panel build
- CFR21-11 compliance package
Tooling
- Tool-less change-over
- Tooling is completely tested at Pharmaworks prior to shipping (Pharmaworks is committed to keeping a running TF1e in-house for tool testing)
- A setup and testing sheet is provided with each toolset, reflecting factory-recommended parameters. This is essential for quick and efficient start-up of new tooling
- Tooling can be adapted for use on a TF1e blister machine.
Feeding Equipment
Inspection Equipment
Additional Products
The TF3 is a high output blister machine with speeds exceeding 400 blisters per minute, making it the perfect machine for high volume production. The format range of the TF3 is 222mm x 300mm and up to 40mm draw depth.
The TF2 is medium to high output blister machine designed to be versatile and is perfect for a wide range of applications including standard HUD blister packs, BINGO style blister packs, medical devices, and tray packaging applications.
The “pro” machine incorporates many new and exciting innovations in blister packaging making it a versatile platform. It is not only designed with the latest cGMP features, but it can also be configured to transfer blisters out the front, rear, or inline with the machine.
The TF1e is the perfect machine for customers that require larger blister cards but still need the ability to change quickly between products or batches. Building on the success of the TF1, the TF1e is a larger format version of the TF1.
The BlisterMate™ is a semi-automatic thermoformer that executes multiple production processes without add-ons. Thermoform or cold form, seal, and perforate with power and versatility.
Pharmaworks has more than 20 years of experience rebuilding many types and brands of blister machines. Whether the customer needs a field controls upgrade or a complete rebuild done at our facility, Pharmaworks can handle the project.
Designed and manufactured by the leading North American manufacturer of pharmaceutical blister machines, Pharmaworks tooling solutions will get you up and running quickly. Not only does Pharmaworks design and manufacture tooling for our own model line-up but we have excelled in providing blister machine tooling solutions for a wide range of 3rd party OEM machines.