COMBINED SOLUTION: PACKAGING & MACHINERY
PHARMACEUTICAL & HEALTHCARE
PACKAGING
Context & Challenges
A pharmaceutical laboratory sought to secure the internal storage of aerosol canisters containing sensitive liquids. These products, packed in thermoformed trays, were exposed to risks of degradation caused by ambient humidity, as well as friction between canisters, which could compromise their integrity or regulatory compliance.
The main challenge was to implement a packaging solution that would ensure both physical protection of the canisters and preservation of product quality, while fitting seamlessly into the laboratory’s existing industrial constraints.
Objectives
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Protect aerosol canisters against humidity throughout the entire storage phase
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Limit friction and impacts between canisters to prevent any damage
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Comply with a major process constraint: bags had to be sealed horizontally to prevent any liquid leakage during the packaging operation
Technical Solutions
MACHINE SOLUTION
Study and implementation of a horizontal sealing machine, perfectly suited to flat packaging constraints.
The generated vacuum allows:
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Effective compression of the canisters against one another
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Removal of air from the bag, improving packaging stability and protection
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PACKAGING SOLUTION
Development of an aluminium barrier bag, providing:
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Excellent protection against humidity
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Strong mechanical resistance under vacuum
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Custom-made dimensions, perfectly adapted to the format of the thermoformed trays used by the customer, ensuring smooth integration into their logistics organisation.
Initial product : Aerosols
Product to be packaged : Thermoformed tray
Packaging material : Aluminium
Key Features
- Complete system approach, combining machinery and packaging
- Consideration of the customer’s process constraints from the study phase
- Tailor-made solution, adapted to existing formats and pharmaceutical require
The solution developed by Bernhardt enabled the laboratory to:
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Secure long-term internal storage of its aerosol canisters
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Reduce the risks of degradation related to humidity and friction
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Optimise the packaging process while fully complying with the product’s technical constraints
This project illustrates Bernhardt’s ability to design technical and customised packaging solutions that meet the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical industry.
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