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Tablets & Capsules March/April 2021 29 Blister packaging machines C40 line of medium-speed blister packaging machines is flexible, modular, and easy to use. Design ensures complete visibility of the whole packaging process and operator accessibility. Easy cleaning and fast, simple changeover reduce downtime. Product line includes models C40-A83, which packages 350 blisters and 160 cartons per minute, C40-A86, which packages of 350 blisters and 350 cartons per minute, and the C40 stand-alone unit. Stand-alone model produces 350 blisters per minute and can be easily connected to any downstream cartoner, wallet packer, flow packer, or end-of-line packaging machine. IMA North America, Leominster, MA 978 537 8534 www.ima.it Blister feeder Combo Feeder blister line feeder integrates many feeder types into one com- pact, standardized platform, allowing manufacturers to choose the best format for each product and facilitating the rapid exchange of format parts, reducing setup time and limiting the risk of cross contamination. Feeder formats include vibratory chute, box brush, rotary, tube, and roller feeders. Universal frame fits most existing blister packaging machines, which allows for the packaging of a variety of solid dose products. Elizabeth, McKeesport, PA 412 751 3000 www.eliz.com Band sealers CBS-D band sealers are constructed of hygienic stainless-steel frames, making them suitable for hygiene-critical production environments. Model CBS-D 750 features a 7.5-inch heat bar, while the CBS-D 1500 features two 7.5-inch heat bars, providing 15 inches in total. Units come equipped with polycarbonate guards that allow light into the working cell and grant operators easy access to the sealing unit for machine operation and maintenance. Both models are height adjustable to simplify bag infeed, and feature an HMI interface that can be configured for horizontal or vertical use. Continuous band sealers also come in medical versions designed to meet the medical packaging validation require- ments for products to be sterilized. Syntegon, Minneapolis, MN 763 424 4700 www.syntegon.com Electronic counter Pharmafill TC3 electronic counter automatically counts square, triangular, pentagonal, and other oddly shaped tablets and capsules. Airguide system auto- matically sets the solid dosage forms into a single layer and directs the flow of each individual product from the hopper to the counting mechanism. System also prevents tablets and capsules from interlocking and directs each product unit to the center of the counting sensor, ensuring high accuracy while minimizing jams or miscounts. Electronic counter reaches counting speeds of up to 2,500 tablets per minute or 60 bottles per minute depending on the product size and shape. Unit's height adjusts to accept bottles up to 10 inches tall. Other features include variable speed control, vibratory feeder, and touch-screen HMI for quick flow rate adjustments. Counter comes with a standard two-year warranty. Deitz, Wall, NJ 732 681 0200 www.deitzco.com