Blister Lab: A Semi-Automatic Blister Packing Machine

Ascend Packaging Systems’ Blister Lab, a semi-automatic blister packing machine, is ideal for everything, from tablets and capsules to sachets and pouches to medical devices or other products. It’s the perfect option for short-run clinical trials. This blister packaging machine gives your operation precise control for new studies on stability or marketing and offers multiple advantages for your packaging department. With this semi-automatic blister packing machine in place, you won’t have to tool up, set up, or clean large-scale equipment for the needs of your smaller batches.

Blister Lab Technical Specifications

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The Blister Lab’s Features and Benefits

Features and benefits of the Blister Lab include:

Three-Stage Operation

Forming, sealing, and perforating/cutting, combined into one compact system.

Material Flexibility

Compatible with thermoform and coldform materials, including PVC, PVDC, PP, Aclar, and Alu/Alu.

Repeatable Performance

Independently controlled temperature, dwell time, and air pressure deliver consistent, programmable results every cycle.

Time-Saving Format Changeover

Tool-less format changes minimize downtime and simplify product transitions.

User-Friendly Operation

Intuitive controls and quick training make the system easy to run—ideal for lab settings and small batch runs.

Built for Cleanroom Use

Constructed from Grade 304 stainless steel for fast, thorough cleaning and full cGMP compliance.

Customization and Options

Add-ons available: batch coding, mobile workstation, pressure boost unit, and Modified Atmosphere Pack (MAP) integration.

Expert Support

Includes free blister package drawing design service to streamline setup and optimize packaging outcomes.

Technical Specifications of the Blister Lab

Operation

Semi-automatic

Format Area

180 mm × 120 mm (7.1″ × 4.75″)

Maximum Draw Depth

Thermoform: 14 mm (0.55″)

Cold Form: 12 mm (0.47″)

Material Width Range

135 mm to 165 mm (5.3″ to 6.5″)

Control Parameters

Temperature Range: 0–200˚C

Press Force: 18.8 kN

Timer Settings: 0–99.9 seconds

Cycle Counter: 0–999 cycles

Electrical Requirements

115V, single phase

Air Requirements

Pressure: 6 bar

Consumption: 100 liters/min at maximum speed

Operating Speed

Approximately 200 cycles per hour (any single operation)

Tooling Changeover

2–3 minutes (tool-less)

Machine Dimensions (W × D × H)

655 mm × 715 mm × 555 mm

25.8″ × 28.2″ × 21.9″

Machine Weight

138 kg (304 lbs)

Shipping Weight

200 kg (440 lbs)

Compact Blister Packaging With Precision, Flexibility, and Speed

The Blister Lab combines high-performance functionality with a compact, semi-automatic footprint and to deliver lab-scale production, pilot runs, and small batches. It handles a wide range of thermoform and coldform materials while offering precise control over forming, sealing, and cutting parameters. With tool-less format changeovers, stainless steel construction, and easy-to-use controls, this system delivers repeatable, GMP-compliant results without the complexity of larger machines, making it an ideal solution for R&D environments and agile pharmaceutical operations.

Using the Blister Lab for Syringe Packaging

Using the Blister Lab for empty and pre-filled syringe packaging has a variety of advantages, including:

Improves product shelf life and protection
Shows dosing and serving size clearly
Diverse design options
Increased visibility and accessibility

The Blister Lab can form, seal, perforate, and cut your syringe packaging seamlessly and efficiently.

Cold-form material provides an impenetrable barrier that prevents moisture, light, oxygen, and other gases from passing through the syringe packaging, improving product shelf life and integrity. That’s why the Blister Lab semi-automatic blister packing machine is equipped to handle thermoform and cold-form materials like PVC, PVDC, PP, Aclar, and Alu/Alu to increase barrier protection, safety, and shelf life. With this syringe blister packaging machine, training and cleaning are quick and straightforward. It’s also available with an auto-feed option that holds your syringe packaging material in place and feeds a predetermined amount through the machine for forming or sealing, increasing your syringe packaging production rate to 300 to 500 cycles per hour.

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Optimize Your Individual Blister Packs

Delivering high-quality packaging solutions does not happen overnight. It takes time and experimentation with clinical trials, studies in stability and marketing, and package development. Ascend understands the details of these processes, and we are here to help you create the best packaging for your products. You can rely on our expertise and years of experience to recommend the equipment you need and build the custom, industry-compliant solutions you won’t find anywhere else. To learn more about our semi-automatic blister packing machines, contact Ascend today.

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