Bosch Packaging Technology is expanding its overseal capping product portfolio with the new VRK series. These machines are particularly suitable for applications in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology markets

The VRK overseal capping machines are designed for continuous operation. They feature filling volumes ranging from 2 to 500 milliliters and an output of up to 600 units per minute. A combination of laminar flow (LF) design and the gentle capping principle together with an extraction device close to the capping area meets the requirements of the latest EU guidelines of Annex 1 to produce sterile medical products. The separate sealing of substructure and capping unit facilitates isolator integration.

The modular machine concept allows for customized configuration of container entry and discharge. An optical stopper recognition unit identifies misplaced or missing stoppers and sorts the containers prior to entering the capping assembly. The feeding wheel ensures the precise orientation of containers within the capping unit. In order to achieve consistent capping, containers are placed in a bracket by applying a preset pressure, and are continuously rotated. The overseal capping is applied to the rotating containers using spring-loaded rollers. All recorded process parameters are retained and are retrievable for validation purposes. Individual process settings can be reproduced at any time.

A change of stopper format is possible simply by changing plunger and overseal capping rollers and does not require any tools. This simplified process reduces downtime for batch or product changeover operations.

"The VRK series consists of flexible and efficient overseal capping machines, which incorporate all essential features for pharmaceutical and biotechnological applications: flexibility and precise capping of injection and infusion bottles, isolator-ready design, and repeatable process parameters", says Dieter Bandtel, Product Manager at Bosch Packaging Technology, Crailsheim.

About Bosch Packaging Technology

Bosch Packaging Technology, headquartered in Waiblingen (Germany), is one of the leading suppliers for holistic systems for packaging and process technology. In 14 countries worldwide the company develops, produces and distributes modules and systems for the pharmaceutical, confectionery, and cosmetics industries, as well as other food and non-food industries. In 2007, 4,460 associates achieved a turnover of approximately 650 million euros. Learn more at www.boschpackaging.com.