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Press Release 3/21/06
New Non-Destructive Blister Package Inspection System
Tuckahoe, New York (March 21, 2006) – Packaging Technologies & Inspection (PTI) introduces the new VeriPac 225/BLV inspection system for blister packaging at Interphex 2006. Tony Stauffer, president of PTI, stated “The new VeriPac 225/BLV is the latest addition to PTI’s line of non-destructive inspection technologies. This new system can be used on all types of multi-cavity blister packaging and provides test results that are both reliable and repeatable. All materials, paper, foil, plastic, laminates and all surfaces whether fl at, glossy, printed or non-printed can be inspected non-destructively with our technology. This system is an excellent process control tool because in addition to testing the integrity of the entire blister package, we are able to detect the exact location of the defective blister cavity.”
One of the advantages of the VeriPac 225/BLV is how fast and easy it is to test different types of blister packaging. Mike Kneller, R & D manager of PTI states, “The unique design of this system enables fast changeover from one blister format to another. The test tooling for each blister format features auto recognition of test parameters. Operators simply place the blister package in the test tooling, and the system recognizes the test parameters/test criteria immediately. This saves considerable time and decision making during operation.”
The core technology of the VeriPac 225/BLV is based on the ASTM approved vacuum decay leak test method F2338-05 that was developed using PTI’s VeriPac instruments. Special vision technology is combined with this vacuum decay test method to easily identify the location of defective blister cavities.
Stauffer adds, “This is a robust system, specially designed to overcome many of the challenges involved with testing blister packaging that haven’t been solved with many inspection methods used today. We’re very excited about demonstrating the VeriPac 225/BLV to the pharmaceutical industry as well as the rapidly growing nutriceutical market.” PTI will be showcasing the new VeriPac 225/BLV at Interphex 2006, March 21-23rd at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York, NY, Booth P2367.