Romaco focuses on productivity

Romaco's latest blister packer, the Noack 921, offers improved output, a wider web and extended foil indexing, and servo-driven and tool-free format changeover. This addition to the 900 range provides ultra-quick changeover by incorporating additional servo drives on the machine – forming, sealing, indexing and cutting stations are all now servo-driven – and fully automatic changeover via pre-stored product formats. The machine operates at up to 100 cycles/min, to give a maximum output in excess of 700 blisters/min. It will be shown as part of a N400C blister line. Close-coupled with a continuous motion cartoner, this compact line offers outputs of 400 blisters/min and 280 cartons/min.

The Polyphem wt40, a new colour blister controller from Laetus, is said to be the first colour vision system prepared for 21 CFR part 11 regulations and to GAMP validation standards for design qualification (DQ). Among its most significant features are megapixel resolution – approximately four times the definition of existing blister controllers – and 'panel system' design, with all components except camera and lighting contained in a compact touch-screen control panel.

Also on show will be the Hapa 350, which prints pre-cut carton blanks on demand as an integral part of the packaging operation; alternatively, it can be supplied as a stand-alone solution. The machine offers four-colour process printing plus lacquer. Maximum output is 360 cartons/min and carton blanks up to 420 x 500mm can be handled. The 350 can also handle stock up to 600gsm - an increase of 50% over earlier systems.

Romaco's IPM division will launch the ISOdule, a self-contained plug and play production unit for all types of production, including steriles, liquids and antibiotics. Suitable for turnkey installations and environments where space is limited, ISOdule is said to offer the advantages of rapid delivery and fixed project costs.

Hall 16 Stand E46