The Ry-270P-B is a high-speed roller-type blister packaging machine designed for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and confectionery manufacturers producing aluminum-plastic (Alu-PVC) blister packs at industrial scale. With a maximum production capacity of 180 blisters per minute and a cutting frequency of 20 to 50 cycles per minute, the machine forms, fills, seals, and cuts blister packs in a continuous rotary process. The standard blister format of 80 x 57 mm accommodates 10 capsules (size 0 or 1) or 12 capsules (size 1, 2, or 3) per blister, with reference formats available at 95 x 65, 103 x 43, and 120 x 43 mm.
The machine handles PVC sheet thicknesses from 0.15 to 0.5 mm, PTP aluminum foil from 0.02 to 0.035 mm, and dialysis paper from 50 to 100 g per square meter, all in 270 mm web width. This material flexibility supports Alu-PVC, Alu-Alu, and paper-plastic blister formats, making the system adaptable to products with varying barrier protection requirements.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Ry-270P-B
- Cutting Frequency: 20 to 50 times per minute
- Maximum Production Capacity: 180 blisters per minute (at 80 x 57 mm blister size, 4 blisters per cycle)
- Maximum Molding Area: 250 x 110 mm
- Traction Stroke: Standard 20 to 120 mm, maximum 160 mm
- Standard Blister Section: 80 x 57 mm
- Reference Specifications: 80 x 57, 95 x 65, 103 x 43, 120 x 43 mm
- Capsule Capacity per Blister: 10 capsules (size 0 or 1), 12 capsules (size 1, 2, or 3); special shapes available with custom design
- PVC/PETG Sheet: 0.15 to 0.5 mm thickness, 270 mm width
- PTP Aluminum Foil: 0.02 to 0.035 mm thickness, 270 mm width
- Dialysis Paper: 50 to 100 g per square meter, 270 mm width
- Reel Aperture: 70 to 76 mm
- Molding Heating Power: 1.5 KW
- Heat Sealing Heating Power: 1.5 KW
- Main Motor: Y90L-6, 2.2 KW
- Vacuum Pump Pressure: 0.4 to 0.6 MPa
- Mold Cooling: 60 liters per hour tap water or circulating water
- Table Length: 1600 mm
- Overall Dimensions (L x W x H): 4500 x 850 x 1800 mm
- Machine Weight: 2600 kg
Key Features
- 15-Minute Mold Change System: The mold assembly uses a T-slot guide with push-in installation and adjustable quick-lock handles. A complete mold change, including forming, heat sealing, batch numbering, indentation, and cutting dies, is completed in 15 minutes without wrenches or other tools. The system auto-aligns mold parallelism upon installation, eliminating manual adjustment of mold-to-mold alignment.
- Cantilever Structure for Easy Cleaning: The guide body adopts a cantilever design that suspends the lower section of the machine, creating open space beneath the long guide plate. The fully enclosed and partitioned structure separates the operating zone from the rotating mechanical zone, preventing product debris and dust from falling into the drive mechanism. This architecture reduces cleaning time between product changeovers and prevents cross-contamination between batches.
- Rear-Mounted Main Motor with Synchronous Belt Drive: The main motor and primary mechanical rotation mechanism are installed at the rear of the machine for simplified maintenance access. The drive system uses synchronous belts instead of chains, eliminating oil contamination and reducing operational noise. Cam action drives at each station maintain shaft-rotation synchronization to ensure coordinated multi-station operation.
- Active PVC Feeding with Constant Tension: The PVC material bearing device includes an active feeding motor that synchronizes with the machine traction rhythm. Regardless of production speed, the packaging material maintains constant tension, ensuring that the molding blister and heat sealing mold maintain precise positional alignment throughout the run. This tension control prevents material wrinkles, thinning, and registration errors.
- Split Frame Design for Transport Flexibility: The machine body and frame use a split design that can be separated into 2.2-meter and 1.4-meter sections. Frame connections use multiple locating pins and locking bolts, the rotating spindle connects via coupling, and electrical circuits connect through aviation plugs. This design enables the machine to pass through standard doorways and elevators and facilitates relocation within production facilities.
- L-Shaped Frame for High-Speed Stability: The longitudinal L-shaped frame structure increases the machine footprint width, extending the support distance between machine feet to 800 mm. This widened stance ensures mechanical stability during high-speed operation, preventing vibration that could compromise forming accuracy, seal quality, or cutting precision.
Working Principle: Multi-Station Blister Packaging Process
The Ry-270P-B completes the blister packaging cycle through a series of coordinated stations:
- PVC Blister Forming: The PVC film is heated by the molding heating element (1.5 KW) and formed into blister cavities using positive pressure forming or vacuum forming, depending on the cavity geometry and material specifications. The mold cooling system (60 liters per hour) stabilizes the formed cavities before they advance to the filling station.
- Automatic Product Feeding: Tablets, capsules, or other products are fed into the formed blister cavities through an automated feeding system. The feeding mechanism is configured based on product shape and size, with options for vibratory feeders, brush feeders, or reciprocating feeders.
- PTP Aluminum Foil Heat Sealing: The PTP aluminum foil is positioned over the filled blisters and sealed using the heat sealing station (1.5 KW heating). Flat-press heat sealing applies uniform pressure and temperature across the full web width, creating a hermetic seal between the foil and the PVC base material.
- Printing Register Control: A print registration system monitors foil alignment throughout the production run, ensuring that printed text and graphics on the aluminum foil maintain correct positioning relative to the blister cavities and cutting lines.
- Batch Number Embossing: Batch numbers, manufacturing dates, and expiration dates are embossed onto the aluminum foil through a mechanical stamping station, providing permanent traceability information that cannot be removed without visible evidence of tampering.
- Easy-Cut Line and Embossing: Perforation or indentation lines are applied between individual blisters to facilitate clean separation by the end user. Additional embossing can be applied for branding or regulatory text.
- Blister Cutting: The sealed blister web is cut into individual cards or strips by the cutting die. The cutting frequency of 20 to 50 cycles per minute, combined with the multi-blister-per-cycle design, achieves the maximum throughput of 180 blisters per minute.
- Waste Recycling: Trim material and edge scrap are collected by a waste recycling system, maintaining a clean production area and facilitating material recovery.
Applications and Compatible Products
The Ry-270P-B handles a broad spectrum of products packaged in blister format:
- Pharmaceutical tablets: Round, oval, capsule-shaped, and irregular tablets within the forming area dimensions
- Hard gelatin capsules: Sizes 0 through 5, with cavity configurations of 10 or 12 per blister depending on capsule size
- Softgel capsules: Various shapes including oval, round, and tubular, with custom cavity design available
- Confectionery: Hard candies, gummies, and pressed candy products
- Medical devices: Small medical devices and components packaged in sterile barrier blister formats
- Health products: Vitamin tablets, supplement capsules, and effervescent tablets
Blister Format Flexibility
The machine supports multiple blister card configurations through interchangeable molds:
- Standard 80 x 57 mm format for 10 to 12 capsule blisters
- 95 x 65 mm format for larger capsules or higher quantity per blister
- 103 x 43 mm format for narrow tablet strips
- 120 x 43 mm format for extended tablet strips
- Custom-designed cavities for special-shaped products, available on request
The 15-minute tool-free mold change system enables manufacturers to switch between blister formats within a single shift, supporting production environments that handle multiple products or SKU variations.
Quality Assurance and Compliance
The Ry-270P-B is manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 certification and carries CE marking. The machine's fully enclosed, partitioned structure complies with GMP requirements for pharmaceutical production, preventing cross-contamination between the product contact zone and the mechanical drive zone. The cantilever guide body design facilitates the thorough cleaning required between product changeovers in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Hangzhou Ruiyi Machinery Technology Co., Ltd has supplied blister packaging equipment to pharmaceutical manufacturers across 50-plus countries, with installations operating under regulatory oversight from the United States FDA, the European Medicines Agency, and national pharmaceutical authorities worldwide. The 10-person research and development team holds numerous patents in blister forming and sealing technology.
Delivery, Installation, and After-Sales Support
Standard delivery for a single Ry-270P-B unit is 7 to 15 working days. The split frame design facilitates transportation to facilities with limited access. Each machine ships with operation manuals, installation video guides, and remote technical support access. On-site installation by a qualified service engineer, including mold setup, product trial runs, and operator training, can be arranged based on customer location and requirements. Lifetime technical assistance is provided with every machine.
Contact Us
For blister format consultation, mold design specifications, or to discuss your specific product and packaging requirements, our pharmaceutical equipment team is available:
tel:+86-13868159610
email:[email protected]
Authored by Thomas Wright, Pharmaceutical Equipment Consultant at Hangzhou Ruiyi Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. Thomas has 19 years of experience in blister packaging system design and deployment, with installations validated in GMP-certified facilities across 32 countries.
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