Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Blister inspection software

When used with Color CVIM inspection tools, Blister-Pak(TM) software from Allen-Bradley (Mil-waukee, WI) can provide high-speed inspection of packaged tablets and capsules in most combinations.

May 31, 1995

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Slide blister machine

The S Bli 50 slide blister machine from Adolph Illig (Heilbronn, Germany) uses third edge folding to ensure that product in a blister pack does not fall out.

May 31, 1995

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Deblistering machine

A literature sheet describing the Mr. Deblister(TM) product recovery system is now available from Gemel Precision Tool (Ivyland, PA). The deblistering machine can remove a variety of products, including liquid gels, caplets and tablets from blister cards at speeds to 3길/hr.

May 31, 1995

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Packaging an Rx for noncompliance?

According to the Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council, more than 125ꯠ people die each year in the U.S. from not taking their heart medicine as prescribed.

May 31, 1995

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Recycled paperboard

James River's (Milford, OH) Pacesetter® line of coated paperboard is made from 100% recycled content and comes in a caliper range from .016 to .026, either newsback or whiteback.

April 30, 1995

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Skin packaging systems

Vacumaster skin packaging systems from Allied Automation (Dallas, TX) are available in platen sizes from 12" x 18" to 30" x 48" and feature Simpulse(TM) heater technology for heat on demand.

March 31, 1995

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Thermal transfer printer

Dalemark's (Lakewood, NJ) Coditherm direct thermal transfer printer uses a thermal ribbon to print directly on corrugated, chipboard, blister cards, or wood, without the use of self-adhesive labels, inks or solvents.

March 31, 1995

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

In-line blister f/f/s

The BM-A f/f/s machine from CSD Intl. (Shelburne Falls, MA) is designed for blister packaging of small- and medium-sized products. With production speeds to 25 cycles/min, it is suitable for hand loading or integration with a production mach-ine.

February 28, 1995

Flexible packaging

Flexibles mark technical achievements

FPA '94 competition winners created specialized packs: a child-resistant, easy-open bag and a recloseable handle bag for insecticides; a flexible wrapper for a rare crystal block; and a special bag containing a tarnish preventer for shipping jewelry.

February 28, 1995

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Medical heat sealers

Alloyd (DeKalb, IL) has introduced a two-station medical packaging machine and all board blister machine. The two-station machine runs up to eight cycles/min for single- or multi-sided operation.

December 31, 1994

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Trapped coupons free Maybelline sales

Maybelline's special promotion of blister-packed cosmetics entices consumers with redeemable fanfolded coupons that are trapped between two SBS cards.

December 31, 1994

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Blister card with booklet

Engraph Folding Carton Div. (Charlotte, NC) has introduced the DataCard, a paperboard blister card with multi-page booklets or coupons inserted into the center of the structure.

December 31, 1994

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

New windows in cosmetic packaging

What better way to promote visibility for a new product than to make its package see-through?

December 31, 1994