Sustainable all the way through

Blister line Unity 300 from Romaco Noack for the lower to medium power range (© Romaco)

The compact blister line Unity 300 from Romaco Noack offers all the prerequisites for sustainable pharmaceutical production. Numerous design measures ensure energy-efficient packaging processes and thus improve the carbon footprint of users of this innovative technology.

At this year's Taropak, Romaco Noack presents its latest climate-neutral blister line for use in the pharmaceutical industry. The Unity 300 has been specifically designed for the lower to medium performance range and developed consistently according to the principle "Avoid before Reduce before Compensate." With this technology, Romaco aims to enable its customers to produce more sustainably. For the first time, the single-track blister line is equipped with an intelligent sustainability monitor that continuously monitors the machine's energy and air consumption. Through intelligent standby functions, the baseline load of the line can be significantly reduced during downtimes without negatively affecting the OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).

Energy-efficient machine design

With a length of less than eight meters, the Unity 300 has been constructed to be extremely space-saving, significantly reducing its ecological footprint. This is especially true for the primary packaging cleanroom, where CO2 emissions can be specifically reduced through space savings. The compact design of the blister line is achieved, for example, by the fold-out IPC magazine, which provides good access to the die-cutting station behind it. Optionally, the form foil roll can also be placed inside the machine. The monoblock achieves a maximum output of up to 300 blisters and, depending on the carton sealer, 200 or 300 folding cartons per minute. Due to its large format range, the Unity 300 is suitable for a very wide range of applications and thus fulfills an important requirement of the contract packaging sector.

The integrated transfer of blisters from the roll-sealing machine to the continuously operating cartoner is carried out via an energy-efficient conveyor belt that picks up the die-cut blisters from above and directly transfers them to the cartoner. The vacuum suckers of the carousel-shaped shuttle are only activated when they are transporting a blister. Furthermore, the use of protective shields made from 100 percent recycled Plexiglas positively impacts the CO2 balance of the blister line. Upon request, the Unity 300 is also available in a climate-neutral version. A total of 68 tons of CO2 equivalents are emitted during the production of the line, which can be offset by purchasing a Gold Standard climate certificate.

With a three-year warranty on all spare parts, Romaco emphasizes its high standards for the quality of the Unity 300 blister line. Additionally, the manufacturer commits to taking back the machine free of charge at the end of its lifecycle in accordance with the circular economy principles.