Product Feeding Solutions for Blister Packaging
Choosing the Right Feeding Solution
Selecting the correct feeding system depends on several factors related to the product and packaging operation. HPT Pharma evaluates multiple variables when developing a feeding solution to ensure optimal performance on blister packaging equipment.
Key considerations include:
• Product type (tablets, capsules, caplets, or softgels)
• Product shape (round, oblong, or elliptical)
• Product characteristics such as friability, dustiness, or coating
• Packaging line speed requirements
• Staffing and automation requirements
• Production volume
• Multi-fill blister packaging applications
By evaluating these factors, HPT Pharma can recommend a feeding solution that integrates smoothly with the packaging line while maintaining reliable product orientation and placement in each blister cavity.
Types of Product Feeding Solutions
HPT Pharma offers several feeding solutions designed to support different product types and packaging environments.
Manual Feed Trays – Manual feed trays allow operators to place pharmaceutical products into blister cavities during lower-speed packaging operations or specialty packaging runs.
Bulk Vibratory Feeders – Vibratory feeders automatically orient and deliver tablets or capsules to the blister packaging machine, improving speed and reducing manual handling.
Brush Box Feeders – Universal brush box systems use rotating brushes to guide products into blister cavities, making them effective for a wide range of pharmaceutical products.
Dedicated Feeder Cassettes – Dedicated feeder cassettes are engineered for specific products and packaging machines, allowing precise product orientation and high-speed feeding performance.
Multi-Fill Feeding Applications – Some blister packages require multiple products in a single blister cavity. HPT Pharma can design feeding systems capable of handling these multi-fill packaging configurations.
These feeding solutions help pharmaceutical manufacturers maintain consistent product placement and reduce feeding errors during high-speed blister packaging production.
Engineering, Testing, and Machine Compatibility
HPT Pharma engineers and tests dedicated feeder systems using in-house testing equipment to ensure reliable operation before installation on the customer’s packaging line. Each feeder cassette undergoes Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to verify performance under simulated operating conditions.
Our proprietary feeder test stand uses a laser-controlled indexing system that simulates real blister packaging machine operation. This allows our engineers to evaluate product flow, feeding accuracy, and performance before shipment.
If formed blister web material is available, HPT Pharma can conduct complete feeding tests to confirm the system performs correctly with the actual packaging configuration.
HPT Pharma designs feeding solutions compatible with many major blister packaging machines, including:
• CAM
• Hoonga
• IMA
• Klöckner / Mediseal
• MAC
• MHI
• Noack
• Pentapack
• PharmaWorks
• Rohrer
• Tommy Nielsen
• Uhlmann
This experience across multiple packaging platforms allows HPT Pharma to deliver feeding solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing blister packaging equipment
With years of experience, HPT designs blister package tooling for various equipment manufacturers including:
- – Blipack
- – CAM
- – Hoonga
- – IMA
- – Klöckner/Mediseal
- – MAC
- – MHI
- – Noack
- – Pentapack
- – PharmaWorks
- – Rohrer
- – Tommy Nielsen
- – Uhlmann
- and more.
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