Nord Systems, SIA

ALpharma – self-adhesive labelling systems

ALpharma – self-adhesive labelling systems

Pharmaceutical labelling systems ALpharma self-adhesive labelling system is designed by the ALTech specifically for labelling pharmaceutical products. Based on the broad experience gained in designing innovative labelling systems over the last 30 years, which are exceptionally successfully proven in all market sectors, ALTECH have specially developed the ALpharma labelling system range, whose highly advanced features fully comply with the strict provisions and requirements of the pharmaceutical industry.

This range is designed according to the standards of good engineering practices (GEP), with particular attention to a range of specific needs, for instance:

• Easy cleaning of the machine thanks to its smooth surfaces, with a minimal number of partitions and a high position of the electrical parts and/or their protection against liquid spills.
• Ergonomic mechanical parts, easy format change, repeatable settings.
• High-quality materials, including stainless steel (AISI 304 or 316).
• The integration of label printing devices for the print of essential data (batch codes, due dates), by means of hot foil or thermal transfer printing units.
• The integration of sensors for correct application, overprinting and labelling check
• Integration of an built-in control systems, equipped with Siemens S7-300 PLC, and a touch screen interface which manages all functions of the machine and its checking devices.
• The possibility of certifying the machine as per GAMP (IQ/OQ/PQ) validation process, with the provision of the related documents and the performance of tests (FAT, SAT) according to these procedures.

 ALpharma models:

• ALpharma A, for labelling vials and small bottles. The labelling is performed from tray to tray, in a star-wheel. Up to 150 products/min.
• ALpharma B, for labelling cartons, with both barcode labels (tags, vignettes) and tamper-evident (generally transparent) tamper tabs folded along the flaps (up to 200 products/min).
• ALpharma C, for in-line wrap-around labelling of small cylindrical bottles. Up to 250 products/min.

 Options:

• Hot or thermal transfer overprinting
• Checking device for near end of reel and rewinder full
• Checking device for near products
• Checking device for bar codes
• Checking device for performed and/or correct overprinting by means of mark readers or a video-camera
• Checking device for performed labelling by means of luminescence sensors or a video-camera
• Ejection of non-compliant products with checking device for performed ejection and rejects box full
• Management of formats and management of alarms and rejects log.