Cuando se evalúa una línea de alimentación y manipulación de botellas, especialmente un posicionador de alta velocidad o un sistema de orientación, es habitual oír hablar de una línea con pucks (también llamada sistema de manipulación con pucks). Una línea con pucks puede ser una elección muy acertada para determinadas aplicaciones: aporta una excelente estabilidad y permite trabajar con botellas difíciles de manejar. Pero también implica inversión y complejidad.
The manufacturing of sterile pharmaceutical products is subject to some of the strictest regulations in the industry: Annex 1 of the EU Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). This guideline sets out the requirements to ensure microbiological quality and safety for products administered via parenteral, ophthalmic, otic, or other sensitive routes.
In many rapidly developing regions such as the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia, manufacturers are experiencing a surge in demand for higher production capacity, efficiency, and international hygiene standards. Yet, some factories still rely on manual labor for empty bottle handling—a method that is increasingly seen as outdated, labor-intensive, and less hygienic.
When budgeting for a new bottle unscrambler or any packaging automation equipment, most companies focus heavily on the upfront CAPEX. But an often-ignored cost factor that will directly affect your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is:
Spare parts consumption over the next 5 years, 10 and 15 years.
When production stops, every second counts. And while many buyers focus on the mechanical design and automation features of their bottle unscrambler or other packaging technology, one critical factor is often ignored until it’s too late: the quality of the operation manual and troubleshooting documentation.
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