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TF1e Medium Output, Medium Format Blister Machine
Request More Information ›The TF1e is a superior choice for low to moderate blister production including clinical trial packaging. With speeds exceeding 90 indexes per minute and a format range of 90 mm x 165 mm, the TF1e delivers world-class standards in cGMP and standard features typically found on larger blister machines. Blisters up to 25mm in depth can be formed on the TF1e making it an excellent choice for medical device packaging.
Key features include servo driven indexing and stations, optional cold form and plug assist blister forming, product vision inspection, print vision inspection, lot and date code printing and reading, printer integration, product feeding equipment, and multiple blister outfeed configurations.
Target blister product applications include capsules, tablets, caplets, gelcaps, geltabs, softgels, hard gels, lozenges, troches, sublingual, chewables, medical devices, syringes, consumer products, and vape products.
Highlights
- Usable forming area90 mm x 165 mm
- Thermoforming depth (max)25 mm
- Cold form depth (max)15 mm
- All stations are independently driven
- Sealing overload detection and seal force monitoring
- Supports blister thermoforming and cold forming applications
- Contact heating available at preheat station prior to forming
- Servo driven plug assist and cold form system available
- Small footprint machine with multiple feed area lengths available
Standard Features
- Servo driven stations, there is no line shaft
- Servo indexing with print registration adjustment and functionality
- Ability to adjust station stroke and pressure while running machine (Dynamic seal pressure adjustment)
- Modular feed area to accommodate feeders, accessories, and floor plans
- Auto-lift seal station
- Single blister reject for single blister formats
- Waste material shredder
Optional Features
- Selective forming (ability to control individual cavities forming)
- Slitter
- Product Vision Inspection
- Print Vision Inspection
- Feeders (manual feed trays, flood feeders, dedicated feeders)
- Base and Lidding low roll level detection
- Servo plug assist / cold forming
- Various printer systems can be easily integrated with the TF1e
Tooling
- Tool-less change-over
- Tooling is completely tested at Pharmaworks prior to shipping (Pharmaworks is committed to keeping a running TF1e in-house for tool testing) *
- A setup and testing sheet is provided with each toolset, reflecting factory-recommended parameters. This is essential for quick and efficient start-up of new tooling *
Feeding Equipment
Inspection Equipment
- Scanware Product Vision Inspection System
- Scanware Print Vision Inspection System
- Pharmaworks QC Product Vision Inspection System
- Pharmaworks QC Print Vision Inspection System
* Testing dependent upon the availability of equipment and materials.
Additional Products
The TF3 is a high output blister machine with speeds exceeding 400 blisters per minute, making it the perfect machine for high volume production. The format range of the TF3 is 222mm x 300mm and up to 40mm draw depth.
The TF2 is medium to high output blister machine designed to be versatile and is perfect for a wide range of applications including standard HUD blister packs, BINGO style blister packs, medical devices, and tray packaging applications.
The “pro” machine incorporates many new and exciting innovations in blister packaging making it a versatile platform. It is not only designed with the latest cGMP features, but it can also be configured to transfer blisters out the front, rear, or inline with the machine.
The TF1 is a cost-effective blister machine that is perfect for low-volume production. Built with simplicity in mind, this entry-level machine requires minimal training and minimal maintenance.
The BlisterMate™ is a semi-automatic thermoformer that executes multiple production processes without add-ons. Thermoform or cold form, seal, and perforate with power and versatility.
Pharmaworks has more than 20 years of experience rebuilding many types and brands of blister machines. Whether the customer needs a field controls upgrade or a complete rebuild done at our facility, Pharmaworks can handle the project.
Designed and manufactured by the leading North American manufacturer of pharmaceutical blister machines, Pharmaworks tooling solutions will get you up and running quickly. Not only does Pharmaworks design and manufacture tooling for our own model line-up but we have excelled in providing blister machine tooling solutions for a wide range of 3rd party OEM machines.
