VCV Coding Glass Vial Caps

Compact, Precise Vial Coding

The increased need for product identification and traceability, especially prior to labeling, has forced the pharmaceutical industry to implement coding and code verification on existing or new packaging lines. The Vial Coding & Verification (VCV) Platform & Verification Platform is specifically designed for accurate coding of unlabeled vials. With its own PLC and separately validated controls, the VCV can be integrated within an existing packaging line or run as a stand-alone machine. It handles vials at speeds up to 300ppm and is compatible with ink jets (visible/UV inks) or laser printers for alphanumeric or 2D Data Matrix codes. The digital vision systems verify each code for readability and accuracy, ensuring improperly coded vials are automatically tracked and sent to a reject lane. The system's cGMP compliant construction includes a stainless steel clad base and zero-access Cat 3 or better guarding. It features a servomotor-driven vacuum starwheel for optimum vial control and reject management, along with tool-less quick changeover and a user-friendly, password-protected HMI. In this video, filled and capped vials are coded on the plastic cap area with a CIJ ink jet printer. The code is UV ink 2D but can also be alpha-numeric.