Application and development of blister packaging machines in the pharmaceutical industry
Blister packaging machine is a device that places the product between the blister and the base plate, and completes the packaging through heating, forming, filling, heat sealing and other processes. It is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry. The following introduces its specific applications and development:
Application
• Drug protection: The blister independently separates each tablet or capsule to avoid mutual friction and collision. It can also block moisture, oxygen, light, etc., and extend the shelf life of the drug. For example, nitroglycerin tablets are easily decomposed when exposed to light, and blister packaging can effectively avoid light.
• Easy to carry and use: It is convenient for patients to take it, and the one-time independent packaging is easy to carry. The shape of the drug can also be clearly seen, which is conducive to confirming whether the drug is complete.
• Improve production efficiency: The blister packaging machine has a high degree of automation, can quickly complete the packaging process, reduce manual operations and errors, and improve production efficiency and product quality stability.
Development
• Technical level
High speed: The increase in production capacity demand of pharmaceutical companies has prompted the blister packaging machine to develop towards high speed. At present, some advanced equipment can run at a speed of thousands of plates per minute, greatly improving production efficiency.
Intelligence: With the help of sensors, control systems and data analysis technology, the equipment can automatically adjust parameters, fault warnings and remote monitoring. For example, according to the characteristics of the drug and packaging requirements, the heat sealing temperature, pressure and time can be automatically adjusted.
Multifunctionality: In addition to basic packaging functions, it also integrates coding, detection, sorting and other functions. The production date, batch number and other information can be printed online, and the visual inspection system can be used to check the missing, damaged and packaging quality of the drug.
• Material level: New blister materials and base materials are constantly emerging, with better barrier properties, transparency and environmental protection performance. For example, PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride) blister materials have excellent barrier properties and can better protect drugs; degradable plastic bases meet environmental protection requirements.
• Market level: With the growth of the global pharmaceutical market, the market demand for blister packaging machines continues to expand. At the same time, the pharmaceutical industry has higher requirements for packaging quality and safety, which has prompted companies to increase R&D investment and improve product quality and technical level. Intensified market competition has prompted companies to improve their competitiveness through innovation and services.
