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TF1pro Medium Output, World-Class cGMP Blister Machine
The “pro” machine incorporates many new and exciting innovations in blister packaging. With speeds up to 100 indexes per minute and a usable forming range of 120mm x 165mm, the TF1pro blister machine is 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
Highlights
- Usable forming area120 mm x 165mm
- Forming depth (max)25 mm
- Cold form depth (max)15 mm
- All stations are independently driven
- Sealing overload detection and seal force monitoring
- Supports blister thermoforming and cold forming applications
- Contact heating available at preheat station prior to forming
- Small footprint machine with multiple feed area lengths available
- Multiple outfeed options provides customers with ability to transfer blisters out the front, rear or inline with the machine
- cGMP state-of-the-art design
Standard Features
- Servo driven stations, there is no line shaft
- Servo indexing with print registration adjustment and functionality
- Ability to adjust station stroke and pressure while running machine (Dynamic seal pressure adjustment)
- Modular feed area to accommodate feeders, accessories, and floor plans
- Single blister reject for multi-blister formats
- Enclosed base material
- Contact heating
- Retracting seal heater
- Seal station load cell & overload sensor
- Servo lowerator
- PC Based HMI
Optional Features
- Selective forming (ability to control individual cavities forming)
- Base and Lidding low roll level detection
- Pinhole detection
- Lid material splice table
- Slitter
- Product Vision Inspection
- Print Vision Inspection
- Feeders (manual feed trays, flood feeders, dedicated feeders)
- Servo plug assist/cold forming
- Various printer systems can be easily integrated
- Inert gas injection (helium/nitrogen)
Tooling
- Tool-less change-over
- Tooling is completely tested at Pharmaworks prior to shipping *
- 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 *
Feeding Equipment
Inspection Equipment
- Scanware Product Vision Inspection System
- Scanware Print Vision Inspection System
- Pharmaworks QC Product Vision Inspection System
- Pharmaworks QC Print Vision Inspection System
* Testing dependent upon the availability of equipment and materials.
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 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 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.
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 18 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.