A maker of automatic dosing and packaging machines has introduced a novel machine that inserts plunger rods into syringe barrels. ball screw The design of the Hasta system from MG2 srl (Pian di Macina di Pianoro, screw workshop Italy; www.mg2.it) is based on the manufacturer’s capsule filler machine line. Featuring a compact footprint, the machine can perform either 200 or 400 rod insertions per minute, depending on user preference. It is equipped with a compact unit that transfers assembled syringes to a downstream machine. The machine also incorporates a P&A labeller and vision system that checks alignment of the machine lathe label as well as printed data.
Designed for modularity, the machine can be configured in a variety of ways. For instance, it is engineered to accept a backstop inserting unit. The system also can be upgraded with an additional module to insert a safety device onto the syringe. A second P&A labeller can be added to avoid machine stops owing to the reel replacement time.
