Precise conveying technology for nest & tube systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing

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In automated pharmaceutical production processes, nest-and-tube systems must be handled reliably, precisely, and reproducibly. The goal is to securely feed the sensitive products into the processing system, continue processing stably, and minimize mechanical stresses. At the same time, compact machine layouts require conveying technology that can be flexibly integrated into existing plant concepts. For a machinery manufacturer in the pharmaceutical industry, Montech developed a conveying solution based on the TB30 conveyor belt.

The Swiss technology company has been specialized for over 60 years in the industrialization and standardization of advanced conveyor belts, transfer systems, and aluminum profile systems.

Process-safe conveying for sensitive products

For the implementation of this application, Montech relied on the semi-standardized TB30 conveyor belts. The conveying solution combines brushless drives with low-friction belts, enabling smooth movement of nest-and-tube systems even with sensitive products and high process requirements. For precise product guidance, Montech integrated side guides specifically developed for applications in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. These can be flexibly adjusted to different formats and ensure stable guidance of the products throughout the entire conveying process. At the same time, the components used meet high standards for cleanability and ease of maintenance.

Flexible solution for demanding applications

The modular design of the conveyor belts allows easy integration into existing machine and plant concepts. This enables space-saving and efficient realization of both infeeding and outfeeding processes. Especially for machinery manufacturers, the combination of standardized components and customer-specific customization offers advantages; project planning times can be reduced, and individual requirements can still be implemented flexibly. At the same time, the short delivery times and high configurability of Montech's solutions ensure cost-effective realization of demanding applications in pharmaceutical and medical technology.