ESS Technologies, Inc. Vertical Cartoners Meet cGMP Requirements for Compact Size and Ease of Maintenance

August 2007, Blacksburg, VA — ESS Technologies, Inc., U.S. distributor of Bergami packaging machinery, offers Bergami’s ASV Series Automatic Vertical Cartoners as part of a complete packaging line. These vertical cartoners offer choices in speed, footprint, and product handling to meet most any application for cartoning ampoules, vials, and syringes , including integrated partitions either pre-formed or formed from flat blanks. Designed to handle the small to medium size cartons used by the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and medical device industries, the vertical cartoners meet cGMP requirements. All models offer quick changeover and a variety of options for leaflet or booklet insertion, carton closure, embossing or ink coding, and infeed configurations.

Cartoning is achieved using either continuous or intermittent motion, depending on speed and application. Model ASV fills 90 cartons per minute using continuous motion or 50 cartons per minute using intermittent motion. Model ASV 50 offers a rate of 50 cartons per minute, and Model ASV 60 can fill up to 70 cartons per minute. Changeover times are 15-20 minutes typical when all dimensions change. Digital indicators on the front of the machines allow for reproducible, settable adjustments, and in most cases, no tools are required. The carton transport system uses patented technology that gently handles fragile and high glossy cartons without scratching or damaging the package. Accurate mechanical controlled motions and reliable product feeding mechanisms increase the vertical cartoner’s speed and quality of performance.

Carton closure options include hot-melt glue or fold and tuck. All models can handle pre-glued cartons and can accommodate reverse or straight tuck closures. As an experienced Bergami representative, ESS Technologies, Inc. has expertise in integrating all models in the ASV Series into existing and new packaging systems to meet any application. Used with one of Bergami’s Automatic Package Wrappers and the C 97 Case Packer, the superior design of the ASV cartoners and turnkey systems integration from ESS Technologies, Inc. create a complete packaging solution for pharmaceutical, medical device, and cosmetics industries.

About ESS Technologies, Inc.
ESS Technologies, Inc., founded in 1993, specializes in complete packaging line design, manufacture, and integration. Our product expertise includes monoblock fillers/cappers, robotic palletizing systems, horizontal/vertical cartoners, horizontal/vertical case packers, tube fillers, overwrappers, custom designed solutions, and integrated robotics. Engineered for reliability and efficiency, ESS Technologies’ products offer you tomorrow’s packaging technology today.