PHARMA BUSINESS UNIT

Sarong was established in 1972 with the aim to introduce the first fully automatic Vertical Thermoform, Fill & Seal machine, model SG-12 for the production of 22.000 suppositories per hour in plastic containers.

The Pharma Business Unit still represents one of the core-businesses of the Company, with almost 70% of the worldwide installed capacity for suppository machinery and up to 85% for suppository packaging films, thus confirming Sarong’s recognized leadership in the suppository packaging market, thanks also to its R&D expertise and its high quality After Sales services (technical assistance, spare parts and change parts).

Over the years Sarong has extended the range of its FFS packaging lines by adding models for small, medium and large production, from 6.000 up to 30.000 suppositories per hour, packed with plastic films (ThermoForming process) or aluminum foils (Cold Forming process).

In 1984 Sarong started to extend its range of FFS machinery by supplying the first Vertical Thermoform, Fill & Seal machine for unit-doses of pharmaceutical liquid or semi-liquid products.

PRODUCTS:

> Suppositories and vaginal ovules

> Thermoformed unit doses for vitamines, nutraceuticals, probiotics, syrup, ointments and creams

> Thermoformed unit doses for veterinary and PET care products

> Thermoformed unit doses for ultra-clean e sterile products

Machinery

Vertical Form, Fill & Seal for suppositories and ovules
The technological/technical principles used for our Form, Fill & Seal machines for suppository/ovule are based on a continuous band formed by two films.
For plastic films, the containers are thermoformed, for aluminum foil the containers are cold-formed. The suppositorial mass is then liquid filled into the containers by a volumetric pump. The containers pass through a cooling tunnel to solidify the product. The process ends with the sealing of the packages and the cutting of the continuous band into strips of set number.

Vertical Form Fill & Seal for liquids
The technological/technical principles used for our Form, Fill & Seal machines for liquids/semi-liquids are based on a continuous band made from two reels of plastic film, each strip thermoformed inside the forming mould using compressed air, heat sealed together, vertically filled through a volumetric pump, then individually sealed in the heated sealing mould and cut in strips of the pre-set number of containers.

Vertical form, Fill & Seal Machines for Pharmaceutical liquid products

  • State-of-the-art design and manufacturing process complying with the latest regulations in terms of product quality and safety (CE, eGMP, GAMP, CFR, etc);
  • High Performances, Efficiency, Durability, Quality; 
  • Sustainability (Energy and packaging material optimization);
  • Integration with upstream and downstream machinery (cartoning, end-of-line); 
  • Operator Interface through PC;
  • CFR21 Part11 compliant SW;
  • Integration with MES and remote supervision systems (SCADA).

Vertical form, Fill & Seal Machines for Suppository/Ovule packed in plastic

  • State-of-the-art design and manufacturing process complying with the latest regulations in terms of product quality and safety (CE, eGMP, GAMP, CFR, etc);
  • High Performances, Efficiency, Durability, Quality;
  • Sustainability (Energy and packaging material optimization);
  • Integration with upstream and downstream machinery (process equipment, , cartoning, end-of-line);
  • Operator Interface through PC;
  • CFR21 Part11 compliant SW;
  • Integration with MES and remote supervision systems (SCADA).

Materials

Suppository film and foils are the core business of Sarong Packaging Materials Division, along with rigid thermoforming films for liquid and semi-liquid pharmaceutical applications. The plant, the production equipment, the know-how and the skills are related to the manufacturing of suppositories film and foils.

For this special product Sarong is market leader in the world, thanks to his very long experience on this product and its packaging machinery division, dedicated to the production of automatic lines for suppository/ovule. Sarong strength and leadership are based on this synergy: as manufacturer of automatic FFS packaging lines and also converter of packaging materials and supplier of empty suppository containers, we can reach an unparalleled level of quality and a knowledge on this specific product which, therefore can give our partners total confidence in the success of their projects.

SARONG’s CONVERTING FACTORY

A modern converting factory for packaging materials complete with state-of-the-art machinery: lamination equipment, rotogravure printing lines and slitting machines working in a ISO 8 classified environment designed to supply the highest quality and service to more than 400 customers worldwide.
Furthermore, the rigorous control of all materials from receipt to supply, the high production standards, the possibility to customize materials together with flexibility in production and delivery are the features that make Sarong the ideal partner for companies looking for the highest levels of quality and reliability.

LIST OF AVAILABLE PACKAGING MATERIALS:

Pharma Packaging Materials for suppositories/ovules printed up to 3 colors:

  PVC/PE films

  PVC/PVDC/PE (high barrier ) film

  ALU/PE foil

Pharma Packaging Materials for liquid/semi-liquid Blisters/unit-doses: Oral liquids, creams, ointments, gels:

  Recyclable mono-materials based on Polyethylene
(Poliex®) or Polyesther

Functional barrier laminates based on PET, PVDC,
Evoh, PP, COC

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Containers for Suppository/Ovule

SARONG’s PRODUCTION FACTORY FOR EMPTY SUPPOSITORY/OVULE CONTAINERS (CAVITIES)

Sarong has an internal department specialized in the production of empty containers for suppository/ovule in rolls on a contract manufacturing basis, to be used in suppository filling/sealing machines.

This facility includes the thermoforming production unit, the Quality Assurance laboratory, warehouses and logistic areas.

Sarong’s greatest advantage with respect to competition lies in its expertise and experience in the design and manufacturing of Thermoforming, Fill & Seal machinery and in the converting of packaging materials specific for suppository/ovule.
Therefore, Sarong is in best condition to help its customers in selecting the right packaging material for each specific use, in performing compatibility tests and in the definition of the artwork (graphics, colors).

A unique value proposition that represents a guarantee of quality and reliability for the most demanding pharmaceutical companies.

This is the reason why all Big Pharma companies rely on Sarong for the production of high quality suppositories and ovules.

PREFORMED SHELLS

SUPPOSITORY CONTAINERS IN ROLLS

Available in capacities in ml

OVULA CONTAINERS IN ROLLS

Available in capacities in ml

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