Harpak-ULMA Medical Packaging Solutions

Your packaging production demands speed, efficiency, and synchronized automation. But you must also adapt to the market’s changing ebbs and flows in terms of materials, and total cost of ownership (TCO). Harpak-ULMA’s thermoforming packaging solutions have the versatility to help you stay fast, flexible, and on-target when it matters most. Our thermoforming systems offer the capabilities to produce many different package styles, sizes, and applications all on the same equipment. Each of our TFS models utilizes a variety of materials, forming, and sealing technologies during operation, supporting many different needs with minimal downtime. Working with us, you choose the size and format that’s right for you and get the reliability and sustainability you need to scale your production right. Thermoformer machines are automatic horizontal packaging machines that form packs within the machine’s frame using a top and bottom reel of film. During operation, the bottom film is shaped, forming an open container or pack. Product is then placed in the pack utilizing the available loading area. The packs, now ladened with product, advance to a sealing station where vacuum is drawn to remove the air and, if necessary, add gas for modified atmosphere (MAP). The top film seals a lid over the packs and the individual packs are separated in the cutting station. Depending on the material used, packages can be flexible or rigid. Some key features: 2-column Servo Drive Lifting System – Interlocking lever mechanism of 2-columns that are supported on the frame of the machine and operated by a servo drive motor; Built with anodized aluminum and stainless steel, and utilizes wear-resistant, lubrication-free IGUS bushings Pre-heating Station – Both sides of the film heated prior to the forming process Forming with Plug Assist – For packages requiring high stretch for flexible and rigid films; A mechanical plug or series of plugs of the same shape as the cavity to be formed are incorporated into the top part of the forming system, ensuring a consistent film thickness on the package walls Longitudinal Cutting System – For longitudinal separation of flexible and rigid film packages; A circular knife presses the film against a rotating flat surface on a disc to cut the film. This generates no film dust, making it ideal for medical applications. Data Integrity – Validation of systems to ensure accuracy, reliability, consistent intended performance, and the ability to discern invalid or altered records; Includes a user management system where each individual accesses the HMI with personal credentials Sealing station pressure sensor Sealing plate location verification system Upper/lower film end detectors Sealing time control Machine inlet pressure sensor to verify actual air pressure Forming station pressure sensor to signal for automatic product loading Package jam detector in longitudinal cutting system UL-508A certified electrical panel Heating plate temperature control Busch Mink vacuum pump Centralized air exhaust Additional sealing cylinders for higher sealing pressure Electrical cabinet ventilator cooling system