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ProMach offers more than a century of experience in designing, manufacturing, integrating, and supporting the most sophisticated and advanced pharmaceutical and medical packaging solutions in the marketplace. ProMach’s technologies can meet the most challenging requirements with minimal downtime, higher productivity, and true pharmaceutical packaging performance, with compliance built right in.
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Vial Labeling, Coding & Handling Systems
WLS designs and builds high-speed, continuous-motion pressure-sensitive labeling systems engineered specifically for pharmaceutical vials, ampoules, and small cylindrical containers. Capable of handling glass and plastic containers at speeds up to 900+ cpm, WLS labelers deliver precise label placement, integrated print-and-check vision serialization, and positive container control.
Built on heavy-duty cGMP frames, our equipment seamlessly accommodates delicate packaging types while guaranteeing total process validation and zero product damage.
Facing challenges with vial breakage, label skew, or serialization on your vial packaging line?
With decades of dedicated application expertise in high-speed pharmaceutical and diagnostic vial handling, WLS engineers tailor machinery to your exact container profile and production rates. Consult with a WLS application specialist today.
Which WLS system fits your vial application needs?
| Machine | Application Type | Best Container Fit | Core Technology | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VR-72 | Inline Wrap-Around Vial Labeling | Round plastic or glass pharmaceutical vials & vaccine bottles | Vertical roller track, vacuum drum applicator & Reconciler reject spool | Up to 900 ppm |
| VCV | Vial Coding & Verification | Unlabeled vials (cap, crimp area, or body coding) | Inkjet / Laser coding, digital vision verification & track/reject controls | Up to 300 ppm |
F.A.Q: Frequently Asked Questions On Our Vial Labeling & Coding Solutions
How do WLS inline labelers prevent glass vial breakage and label skew during high-speed wrap-around runs?
WLS inline labelers utilize a continuous-motion vertical roller track design that references the container sidewall to maintain positive, individual vial control throughout application. By eliminating glass-to-glass contact and abrupt indexing stops, fragile vials transfer smoothly through the labeling zone. Precise servo web tensioning combined with vacuum-drum label control applies labels evenly without skew, air bubbles, or edge lifting, even on small-diameter glass vials running up to 900 PPM.
How does WLS inspect and reconcile non-compliant variable codes before a label is applied to a vial?
WLS incorporates print-and-check technology that inspects variable data and 2D codes on the label applicator drum prior to label application. If a code fails vision verification, WLS’s patented Reconciler system removes, counts, and rewinds the rejected label onto a separate take-up reel before it can touch the container. This prevents unverified serialized labels from contacting vials and maintains strict label reconciliation audit trails for regulated pharmaceutical lines.
How do WLS vial coding platforms verify codes on unlabeled vials prior to the labeling station?
WLS VCV platforms handle unlabeled vials using servo-driven container handling to position glass caps, aluminum overseals, or container walls under laser or inkjet coders. Integrated digital vision systems re-acquire and verify each printed code for legibility and 2D DataMatrix accuracy. Any vial with an unreadable or non-compliant code is automatically tracked by the system’s dedicated PLC and diverted to a fail-safe reject station without interrupting production speeds up to 300 PPM.
HIGH-SPEED CONTINUOUS MOTION
Engineered with servo-driven continuous-motion rotary carousels, WLS vial labelers maintain positive container handling at speeds exceeding 900 cpm. Smooth starwheel transfers and vacuum-assisted label application eliminate vial tipping, glass-to-glass contact, and costly product breakage.
cGMP & STERILE SUITE VALIDATION
WLS seamlessly integrates inline laser, thermal inkjet, or digital print heads to apply 2D DataMatrix barcodes, serial numbers, and expiry data. Integrated vision systems inspect 100% of printed labels on the applicator head before application, rejecting unreadable labels prior to container contact.
VALIDATION & cGMP COMPLIANCE
Built with balcony-style 304/316L stainless steel construction and sloped surfaces, WLS machines isolate mechanical drives below the tabletop to maintain cleanroom integrity. Complete 21 CFR Part 11 software controls, audit trail logging, and IQ/OQ protocols streamline rapid validation.
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Ready to improve your vial labeling output and line efficiency? Contact a WLS packaging specialist today to learn how our high-speed rotary labeling, serialization, and container handling solutions will optimize your pharmaceutical packaging line performance.
