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Maximised uptime for pharma

blister packaging machine

For pharmaceutical manufacturers and patients alike, ensuring uptime across the
production line is key for continued health. When a French pharmaceutical
manufacturer was looking to solve a chain reliability issue on one of its packing
machines, Tsubaki Lambda Lube Free roller chain cured days of downtime

fter manufacture, many pharmaceuticals harmful effects of contamination, humidity and
such as tablets, capsules, granules and light. Therefore, it is ideal for safeguarding product
other products are packed into blister quality.
Apackaging. Each dose is contained within The packaging process is carried out by
a ‘bubble’, usually formed from plastic, with a specialist machines. Inside, conveyor chains with
backing. This form of packaging, known as unit- attachments are used to form the carton and insert
dose, is effective at protecting medicines from the the blister into the packaging. With so many doses

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