The challenge
A machine manufacturer for the pharmaceutical industry needed a solution to transport pre-filled syringes (PFS) in nest & tub systems within a processing plant. These systems consist of a nest carrier for precise syringe positioning and a protective tub for transport and storage. As a rule, they are used pre-sterilized in cleanroom processes. The challenge was to insert the nest & tub systems safely and precisely into the processing machine and ensure their stable further transport. At the same time, these sensitive products had to be handled gently, and the processes had to be extremely stable. In addition, compact, flexible integration of conveyor technology into the existing machine layout was required.
The solution
Montech designed a flexible conveyor system for the machine manufacturer based on semi-standardized TB30 belt conveyors. Equipped with brushless drives and low-friction belts, this solution enables even, low-vibration conveying of the sensitive nest & tub systems, making it particularly gentle. Adjustable side guides, specifically developed for medical and pharmaceutical use, precisely guide products. These ensure stable, accurate guidance of the nest & tub systems throughout the entire process and can be flexibly adapted to different formats. At the same time, they meet high design and hygiene requirements. Thanks to its great configuration flexibility and compact design, this conveyor system can be optimally integrated into existing machine and system layouts and enables safe, reliable infeed and outfeed.
The customer benefits
- Gentle handling of sensitive pharmaceutical products
- Great process reliability in the cleanroom environment
- Flexible adaptation to different nest & tub formats
- Medical-grade adjustable side guides with high-quality design
- Easy integration into existing machine concepts
- Low-maintenance and long-lasting operation
- Space-saving design for compact systems
