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February 4-6, 2025 - Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
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TF3 High Output, Large Format Blister Machine
Request More Information ›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 TF3 accommodates all types of feeding systems and printers. The TF3 Thermoformer has a unique laser feedback system to ensure continuous blister registration.
The TF3 is Pharmaworks’ largest output blister machine within our portfolio.
Options include customizable feed area length, printing, product & printing vision systems, product handling/feeding systems, pinhole detection/foil pinhole detection, load cell monitoring of seal station, monitoring of cooling, detection of heater burnout, base & lidding low level monitoring, and more.
Highlights
- Usable Forming Area220 mm x 290 mm
- Thermoform depth(max)25 mm
- Cold form depth (max)17.5 mm
- All stations are independently driven
- Sealing overload detection and seal force monitoring
- Supports thermoforming and cold forming applications
- Contact heating available at preheat station prior to forming
- Servo driven plug assist and cold form system available
- Laser based seal registration system
- Die cut station with single row punch
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
- Sealing overload detection and seal force monitoring
- Supports thermoforming and cold forming applications
- Single blister reject for single blister formats
- Waste material shredder
Optional Features
- Selective forming (ability to control individual cavities forming)
- Product Vision Inspection
- Print Vision Inspection
- Pinhole detector/Foil pinhole detector
- 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 Pharmaworks TF3 Blister Machine
Tooling
- Tool-less change-over
- Tooling is completely tested at Pharmaworks prior to shipping *
- 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
- Scanware VIS15 Vibratory Vision Inspection System
- Pharmaworks QC Print Vision Inspection System
* Testing dependent upon the availability of equipment and materials.
Additional Products
The TF2 is a medium to high output thermoformer machine, ideal for thermoformed blister packaging including HUD packs, BINGO packs, medical devices, and tray packaging.
The TF1pro thermoformer machine delivers advanced cGMP features for thermoformed blister packaging, offering versatility and precision for medium and small batch sizes.
The TF1e thermoformer machine offers larger format thermoformed blister packaging with quick changeovers, ideal for low to moderate production, including clinical trial packaging.
The TF1 thermoformer machine is a cost-effective solution for low-volume thermoformed blister packaging, offering simplicity, minimal training, and easy maintenance.
The BlisterMate™ is a semi-automatic blister machine designed for versatility, capable of thermoforming, cold forming, sealing, and perforating for small batch production.
Pharmaworks brings over 20 years of expertise in rebuilding blister machines, offering field control upgrades or complete rebuilds for Uhlmann, Klockner, and other major brands.
Pharmaworks designs and manufactures high-quality blister machine tooling for its own models and a wide range of 3rd party OEM machines, ensuring quick and efficient operation.
