Schubert's TLM-T800 thermoforming machine can process all types of thermoformable packaging and offers a maximum output of 20 cycles a minute at a drawing depth of up to 80mm.
The machine features including two separate thermoforming areas, automatic roll change for the pair of 400mm film webs, a quality mark imprinting system and an ultrasound sealing and punching device.
The T800 can be integrated with a series of Schubert's TLM-F44 robotic packing stations with each unit capable of packing up to 220 items every 60sec. It has a maximum filling output of around 3,300 products a minute with the highest upgrade configuration of 15 packing stations.
The versatile system not only handles sealing and punching in a single operation, but also requires only one tool to be changed to accommodate different tray sizes and materials. After punching out the finished packs, the skeleton web is drawn upwards and wound onto a reel or sent to a shredder.
In addition, the continuous operation of the film transport device means the packs are able to run in a protected environment from placement of the upper film right through to the sealing process.
Quality control is monitored by a downstream image processing system fitted to the final TLM-F44 packaging station, which ensures that only packs conforming to the correct standard are passed.
Schubert has installed a thermoforming line at GlaxoSmithKline's plant in Dungarvan, Ireland, for the production of ultrasonically sealed cardboard blister packs used for packaging nicotine replacement products.
The system, which incorporates Schubert's VMS controller for providing analysis data on forming pressure, vacuum and process times, produces the moulded blisters and also packs and seals the products onto backing cards.
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