A blister machine produces foil blisters from a thermoformable foil web of PVC, PS or PE using temperature, pressure/vacuum. These are then filled with tablets from above with the appropriate feeding and dosing units. The machine then seals the filled blisters with aluminum or plastic foil and cuts filled blister groups to create individual packages.

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Sample solution for blister packs

Modular machine design enables significant mechanical engineering advantages including: simpler construction, easier standardization, better handling, quicker production, among other advantages.

Critical to practical implementation of a modern blister machine is the availability of suitable intelligent drive systems. When working with motion control units, these can also perform logic and data processing and communication tasks. Furthermore, the engineering design must fully support the modular software development in the sense of libraries and reusability. Siemens’ SIMOTION D automation system fully meets all these blister machine requirements.