Pharma
Pharma

Pharma

TechnicalPharma services provide innovation and flexibility

The Technical Engineering Group produces automated machines, precision tools and components for the pharmaceutical sector using a shortest-path workflow.

Our TechnicalPharma division offers a full end-to-end service, from creating layout drawings to designing, machining, assembling, installing and validating pharmaceutical tooling for feeding and packing tablets.

All orders are handled using modern CNC-controlled machining processes.  Each production phase is carefully monitored and recorded for quality, ensuring fast delivery and consistently high standards.

The automation specialists

TechnicalPharma has specialist expertise in automated machines, including:

  • Pharmaceutical blister pack tooling
  • Carton lines
  • Tube type tablet feeders
  • The patented automated brush washing machine

Our TechnicalPharma division also draws on the services, equipment and expertise previously offered by the leading UK supplier Electro-mec Ltd.

This has enabled us to move to higher speed continuous motion blister packaging lines.

We offer strong technical expertise and quality control processes, validated by international standards and accreditations including ISO 9001:2008.

Pharma Capabilities

  • Blister Packing machines
    • Uhlmann – UPS1, UPS2, UPS3, UPS4, UPS1030, UPS1040, UPS1060, UPS1070, B1240, UPS600
    • IMA – C60, C60+, C65, C70, C80, C90, C95, GIANT1, TR135
    • Bosch – TLT1400, TLT3060, PH2
    • CAM – M82, M92, NMX, B421, B440
    • IWKA – BP100, BP300, BPR
    • Marchesini – MB421, MB440
    • Noack – N623, N760, N920, N921
    • Mediseal – CP5, CP8, CP11, CP200
    • FAMAR – BCL 15
    • After receiving sample tooling, we are able to design a set of tooling for any type of Blister line
  • Cartoner machines
    • Uhlmann – C2205, C100
    • IMA – A81, A91, Giant 1 Cartoner
    • After receiving sample tooling, we are able to design a set of tooling for any type of Cartoner line
  • Capsule Filling machines
    • Bosch GKF 700, GKF701, GKF1500
    • After receiving sample tooling, we are able to design a set of tooling for any type of Capsule Filling line.
  • Product Packaging Experience
    • Cold form (Alu-Alu)
    • Thermoform (PVC, PVDC, PP, Aclar)
    • Tablets
    • Capsules (Hard and softgels)
  • Packaging and Cartoning Tooling
    • Forming
    • Feeder (NG and EMF, Waterfall, Drum, Feeder Change Part Tooling)
    • Guide rails
    • Rotary and orbital brushes
    • Sealing
    • Coding
    • Perforation
    • Cutting
    • Cartoning
  • Design
    • NX Unigraphics is the CAD package. The same system is also used by Airbus to design aircraft.
    • Design of blister format in 3-D available to client in a 3-D pdf file for review
    • Reverse engineering of clients existing Pharma tooling for subsequent design modification
    • Electronic transfer of 3-D model directly to CNC machining centres to reduce potential for errors.
    • Fabrications and assemblies can be designed in 3-D and any subsequent modifications implemented before production.
    • Rapid prototyping
    • Rapid tooling capabilities
    • Detailed 3-D concept presentations created
  • Operations
    • X-Ray scanning of incoming materials to ensure material matches design specification
    • Full material traceability and identification
    • 3-axis, 4,-axis & 5-axis CNC machining centres
    • Wire erosion
    • Spark erosion
    • Grinding
    • Fabrication – bending & forming
    • Welding
    • Heat treatment (air & vacuum)
    • Laser cutting
    • Water jetting
    • Laser etching
    • Turning
    • Sand blasting
    • Material coatings – anodizing, clear chem., nickel, PTFE
    • Precision mirror polishing
    • Electro-polishing
    • Passivation
  • Quality Assurance
    • Tablet feeding test facility
    • Pressure testing – water
    • CMM machine to compare actual results to design tolerances
    • Digitizer analysis
    • A complete set of validation documentation accompanies each order
  • Logistics
    • Accounts with DHL and TNT
    • Next day delivery to any part of Europe
  • Management Systems
    • Share Point management information system to track each individual project and assign responsibility

The alternative to OEM

At TechnicalPharma we understand our customers’ needs. Price is always a key factor, and timing is critical too – you need a company that can deliver quality tooling in time and on budget for product launch.

More and more companies are looking for alternatives to OEM suppliers.  Our TechnicalPharma division offers the same service as the OEM, but we are faster, more flexible and offer more competitive prices.

We apply the latest design, manufacturing and quality processes to provide an efficient, cost-effective solution in a timely manner.

But don’t just take our word for it – read what TechnicalPharma’s clients think

More information

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