Thermoforming and Blister - Medical

Versatile Thermoforming Machinery for Every Level of Production in the Medical Industry

Your packaging production demands speed, efficiency, and synchronized automation. But you must also adapt to the medical market’s changing ebbs and flows in terms of sustainability, materials, and total cost of ownership (TCO).  Harpak-ULMA’s medical thermoforming packaging solutions have the versatility to help you stay fast, flexible, and on-target when it matters most.
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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.

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What Are Thermoformers?

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 and the top film seals a lid over the top. The individual packs are then separated in the cutting station. Depending on the material used, packages can be flexible or rigid. 

What Are Thermoformers?

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 and the top film seals a lid over the top. The individual packs are then separated in the cutting station. Depending on the material used, packages can be flexible or rigid.

Why Incorporate Thermoformers into Your Production Process? 

Thermoforming gives you more versatility than many other types of packaging.

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In addition to versatility, thermoformers also provide you with other benefits to help you improve production, lower costs, and get a higher Return on Investment (ROI) over time:

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Thermoformed Swabs and Tubes
Thermoformed IV Bag

Some Key Features of our Medical Thermoforming Equipment

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

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Pre-heating Station – Both sides of the film heated prior to the forming process

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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

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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.

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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

Some other features of our TFS machines include:.

Additional Capabilities

Automation – Product to pallet offering; Automated loading of components; Automated secondary packaging (cartoning, palletizing, etc.)

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IOV Document – Verification protocol for ULMA equipment; Design and functionality are checked vs. the built machine according to predefined specifications

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FMEA – Failure mode effects analysis risk assessment

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Visual Inspection – Use of cameras to inspect print, product presence, seal criteria

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Product Contact Materials – Certificates for product contact materials

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Calibration – Certificates for calibrated equipment i.e. Temp Controllers, Pressure Sensors, Timers

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Allen-Bradley Controls – Standard on many TFS models; Available on the rest

Thermoform and Thermoform Skin Equipment

THERMOFORMER TFS 200 MSV

MAP, Skin and Vacuum on ONE machine!

Ulma Packaging’s new TFS 200 MSV thermoformer offers modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), skin pack and vacuum pack options, and can be used to package foods and non-food products.

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TFS SKIN

Hygienic thermoform range which creates a vacuum pack that protects the product and fits around it like a second skin. Specially designed films are used as top films to enhance product’s appearance.

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TFS 216

Innovative thermoforming solution with zero base scrap, using LeafSkin™ packaging

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TFS 200

Hygienic thermoforming machine for flexible or rigid film with modified atmosphere (MAP) and vacuum options. The most suitable solution for upgrading manual packaging systems to automatic systems.

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TFS 300

Hygienic thermoforming machine for flexible or rigid film with modified atmosphere (MAP) and vacuum options. The most economic solution with the same advantages as the rest of the thermoformers.

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TFS 400

Hygienic thermoforming machine for flexible or rigid film with modified atmosphere (MAP) and vacuum options. Medium-high performance level.

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TFS 500

Hygienic thermoforming machine for flexible or rigid film with modified atmosphere (MAP) and vacuum options. Medium-high performance level.

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TFS 600

Full sanitization specification thermoforming machine for flexible or rigid film with modified atmosphere (MAP) and vacuum options. The highest performance level thermoformer.

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TFS 700

Full sanitization specification thermoforming machine for flexible or rigid film with modified atmosphere (MAP) and vacuum options. The highest performance level thermoformer.

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TFS 80

The TFS-80 offers an ideal solution to advance from manual to automatic packaging. The machine provides cost savings with the same advantages of the larger thermoform machines.

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ULMA Vision

Vision Inspection System for Thermoformed Packages

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Rigid

Creates a rigid support bottom tray and a forming top film to create a vacuum pack. Both films are sealed over the whole surface except the area occupied by the product. Specially targeted for fresh meat, processed meat, fish, poultry, ready meals, cheese and pates. Exclusively offering Cryovac® Darfresh® rollstock capabilities.

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THERMOFORMER TFS 200 MSV

MAP, Skin and Vacuum on ONE machine!

Ulma Packaging’s new TFS 200 MSV thermoformer offers modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), skin pack and vacuum pack options, and can be used to package foods and non-food products.

Request a Quote

TFS SKIN

Hygienic thermoform range which creates a vacuum pack that protects the product and fits around it like a second skin. Specially designed films are used as top films to enhance product’s appearance.

Request a Quote

TFS 216

Innovative thermoforming solution with zero base scrap, using LeafSkin™ packaging

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TFS 200

Hygienic thermoforming machine for flexible or rigid film with modified atmosphere (MAP) and vacuum options. The most suitable solution for upgrading manual packaging systems to automatic systems.

Request a Quote

TFS 300

Hygienic thermoforming machine for flexible or rigid film with modified atmosphere (MAP) and vacuum options. The most economic solution with the same advantages as the rest of the thermoformers.

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TFS 400

Hygienic thermoforming machine for flexible or rigid film with modified atmosphere (MAP) and vacuum options. Medium-high performance level.

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TFS 500

Hygienic thermoforming machine for flexible or rigid film with modified atmosphere (MAP) and vacuum options. Medium-high performance level.

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TFS 600

Full sanitization specification thermoforming machine for flexible or rigid film with modified atmosphere (MAP) and vacuum options. The highest performance level thermoformer.

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TFS 700

Full sanitization specification thermoforming machine for flexible or rigid film with modified atmosphere (MAP) and vacuum options. The highest performance level thermoformer.

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TFS 80

The TFS-80 offers an ideal solution to advance from manual to automatic packaging. The machine provides cost savings with the same advantages of the larger thermoform machines.

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ULMA Vision

Vision Inspection System for Thermoformed Packages

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Rigid

Creates a rigid support bottom tray and a forming top film to create a vacuum pack. Both films are sealed over the whole surface except the area occupied by the product. Specially targeted for fresh meat, processed meat, fish, poultry, ready meals, cheese and pates. Exclusively offering Cryovac® Darfresh® rollstock capabilities.

Request a Quote