SPOTLIGHT
Fillers & Dispensers
Vial filler
An automated vial filler and sealer can produce filled containers of liquid at a rate of 80 units per minute. Liquid fill volumes vary from 1 to 100 µl and can be adjusted. Different styles of containers, closures, seals, and pumps may be outfitted for total flexibility. Closed-loop sensing of product and component status ensures a reliable output. An operator interface displays settings, error messages, and the requisite counters to ensure efficient operation.
SPOTLIGHT
Packaging
Pouch opener
A pouch-opening unit acts as a third hand for the operator, automatically presenting an open package. The QuickPouch handles packages measuring 2–8 in. wide and 4–12 in. tall. With an adjustable rate of up to 15 pouches per minute, the product accommodates materials such as foil, Tyvek, paper, and other laminates. Adaptive Manufacturing Technologies Inc., Holbrook, NY; www.amtautomation.com
Pouch-Opening Machine
The QuickPouchMicro from Adaptive Manufacturing Technologies holds a pouch open while it is being filled.
A pouch-handling machine can speed up pouch opening by a factor of two or more, according to Adaptive Manufacturing Technologies Inc. The QuickPouchMicro is designed to reduce handling of the pouch by holding the pouch open while it is filled, enabling the operator to have both hands free. This can decrease operator fatigue, which can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive-stress injuries.
The pouch opener features intuitive adjustments for different-sized pouches, a foot pedal for operator triggering, an auto mode that will cycle the machine at a set speed, and built-in resettable counters. The unit's footprint is less than 12 in. wide by 18 in. long, and it weighs less than 25 lb. The base model opens pouches from 2.5 to 6 in. wide, and 4 to 8 in. tall.
