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Pharmaceutical Hand-Load Vial Line

Serpa recently shipped out a two-machine pharmaceutical line for cartons with inserts. Take a look at this system in action:

First, the Serpa P120 erects cartons and presents them to the operators for hand-loading. The cartons are closed using a straight tuck and discharged.

Next, the closed cartons are fed to the Serpa ModPack, a semi-automatic case packer. An operator hand-erects the case and feeds it to the machine, where the vial cartons are picked and placed.

After product loading, the case is taped shut and discharged.

For more information on small-footprint pharmaceutical lines, contact us.

Case Study: Nutraceutical Supplement Bottles

Case Packing

Project Overview

Nutraceutical supplement manufacturer needed multiple case packing solutions for various loose bottles of different sizes at a wide range of speeds. Because of varied infeed speeds and product dimensions, three unique collation solutions were provided to fulfill their objectives based on specific line rates and product sizes.

Flood Feed Top Load Case Packer
Laner Top Load Case Packer
Side Push Top Load Case Packer
Customer ObjectivesSerpa Solutions
#1: Run a Wide Range of Product Sizes
 
A large selection of products from 75cc to 2-gallon bottles needed case packing.		Serpa provided multiple versions of the P250 Top Load Case Packer. Collation systems were modified for each based upon line need. Large, slow product ran on a side push collator. Smaller, faster bottles ran with a flood feed or servo-driven laner system. Identical base models allowed for reduced training and ease of operation.
#2: 10-15 Minute Changeover
 
Small batch size meant changeovers needed to be quick & easy for machine operators.		Serpa’s standard tool-less changeover package delivered the fast changeover times needed. Operators can complete changeovers quickly and this flexibility means that the machine can be operated nearly continuously without the need for hand-packing.

Sequence of Operation

Product arrives to the Serpa Model P250 Top Load Case Packer in a single file lane. Product is: 1) flood fed into 1 to 3 lanes, depending on pack pattern; 2) divided into 1 to 3 lanes, depending on pack pattern; or 3) side pushed by a servo to a dynamic backstop. A case is erected with dual sided vacuum and presented for loading. The product is gently picked and placed into the case until the proper pack pattern is created. The case is sealed with pressure sensitive tape and discharged from the machine.

Product & Case Details

Bottle Range: MIN 1.775” d x 3.725” h, MAX 8” d x 10.875” h
Case Range: MIN 7”x5.5”x3.5”, MAX 18”x16.5”x12”
Case Speed: Up to 20 cpm

Floorplan and Collation Styles

Flood Feed Machine Floorplan, Images of 1 to 3 Laner Case Packer and Side Push Case Packer in action

Watch

To see videos of more top load case packer applications by Serpa, visit our YouTube channel.

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Serpa at Pack Expo International – See What You Missed

Couldn’t make it to the show in Chicago this year? We’ve got you covered: read on for a recap of the Serpa booths and equipment at Pack Expo this year.

Booth Tour

Equipment

P150 Beverage Cartoner

Our P150 Intermittent Beverage Cartoner has been specifically tailored to accurately and efficiently load and seal cartons of canned or bottled beverages for your next application.

The P150 takes Serpa’s proven intermittent motion technology and applies it to loading and sealing cartons of canned or bottled beverages, expanding its reach to the growing beverage industry.

This machine features nine configuration options at up to 300 cans per minute. Maintenance-friendly changeover between these settings takes less than 10 minutes and does not require tools.

P200 Side Load Case Packer

Our most versatile case packer features a proven case erector accurately picks and erects cases at speeds up to 20 cases per minute. Our unique walking beam with dual-sided opposing vacuum ensures square cases all the way through the closing station without the need for flight lugs.

Tray Former

This tray former from our FG series has multiple configuration options for higher production needs.

High Speed Insert Feeding System
Serpa High Speed Insert Feeding System

This industry-leading high speed insert feeding system features a patent pending design that solves all of the major insert feeding issues in the industry. The high speed insert feeding systems is capable of feeding inserts at speeds over 400 pieces per minute with very little operator intervention. Even at high speeds this system does not require the full time of an operator to maintain materials.

Complete Aseptic Line Integration

Over in the Healthcare Packaging Pavilion, Serpa and the ProMach Pharma Solutions group showcased a turnkey packaging line for syringes and vials.

The Serpa P100 cartoner and P200 case packer rounded out the solution.

Thank You

A sincere thank you to all who stopped by our booths this year. The Serpa team enjoyed seeing familiar and new faces and learning about your packaging projects. We look forward to diving in to our solutions for you in the coming months.

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Serpa Pack Expo International Preview

The Serpa team is excited to present a robust lineup of machines at Pack Expo International. Find us at Booth 5548 at the ProMach Metroplex in the North Building and Booth 17002 with ProMach Pharma Solutions in the Healthcare Packaging Pavillion.

Read on to preview what you’ll be seeing at our booths this year:

P150 Beverage Cartoner

Our P150 Intermittent Beverage Cartoner has been specifically tailored to accurately and efficiently load and seal cartons of canned or bottled beverages for your next application.

Turnkey Vial/Syringe Packaging Line

ProMach Pharma Solutions will showcase their integration capabilities by exhibiting a turnkey packaging line, which includes all equipment from vial and syringe filling to case packing and features a Serpa cartoner and case packer.

What else?

Booth 5548 will also feature a Tray Former, a P200 Case Packer, and our Patented High Speed Insert Feeding System, plus the opportunity to receive a free massage from the Serpa massage therapists onsite. We’ll also be demonstrating our new Augmented Reality service package and updated HMI preventative maintenance features for the Five Star Service you expect from Serpa.

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