End-of-Line Packaging: A Strategic Pillar for the Pharmaceutical Industry

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, the end-of-line is not just the final step—it is the critical junction where everything upstream must be validated, protected, and prepared for distribution. If this stage falters, the entire line suffers. That’s why end-of-line packaging is a strategic pillar: it ensures that speed, compliance, and flexibility are not only maintained but enhanced.

End-of-line systems are essential for keeping production lines efficient, secure and responsive. Thus for fast and repeatable changeovers.

Need high-speed output without sacrificing compliance and accuracy? Our systems deliver

High-speed production is only valuable if it is matched by accurate tracking. Our end-of-line systems can manage up to 500 single cartons per minute fully aggregated in cases and on pallet. Speed never undermines control.

How we keep performance and compliance in sync:

• Dedicated servo motors enable smooth, synchronized movements at high speed.
• Optimized product flow preserves packaging integrity during fast throughput.
• Liftable pushers and strategic camera placement ensure accurate code reading for serialization and aggregation.
• Toothed belt transport systems maintain case separation during labelling, preventing mismatches.

With our systems, speed becomes a competitive advantage—and compliance becomes effortless.

In our range of case packers, we can handle speeds of up to 50 cases per minute.

Need to handle multiple formats on one line? Our machines adapt instantly

Pharmaceutical production increasingly involves multi-format packaging—cartons, bottles, trays—often on the same line. End-of-line equipment must be flexible enough to handle several shapes and sizes without extensive retooling.

How we enable format flexibility:

• Multi-format infeed systems allow seamless transitions between product types.
• Smart automation adjusts to varying product characteristics.
• Modular design supports quick configuration changes, allowing simple transitions between different product formats.

This flexibility supports small and specialised batch production, personalized medicine, and rapid market response.

Want quick and easy size changeover? We maximize uptime

Size changeover is a common source of inefficiency. Manual adjustments can lead to errors, extended downtime, and inconsistent results. Our systems are designed to make changeovers fast, accurate, and operator-friendly.

How we simplify changeover and improve repeatibility:

• Digital indicators guide operators with real-time feedback, ensuring precise adjustments and preventing startup if misaligned.
• RFID-tagged format parts automatically confirm correct installation and prevent errors.
• Automatic servo driven adjustments reduce manual setup time and ensure repeatable format changes.

These innovations minimize human error, reduce downtime, and ensure consistent performance across different product formats.

IMA BFB End-of-line packaging is the guardian of process integrity. It ensures that everything done upstream—formulation, filling, inspection—is preserved, validated, and delivered with precision.