ampoule.inspect
- Inline Ampoule Inspection After Sealing

Optical inspection integrated into pharmaceutical filling and sealing machines

Automated inspection of pharmaceutical ampoules – OCTUM

ampoule.inspect checks ISO ampoules immediately after sealing and cooling. The system detects shape defects, open or incompletely sealed ampoules, pointed or broken tips, and visible blackening caused by the sealing process.

Designed for integration into pharmaceutical filling and sealing machines, the inspection system supports ISO ampoule formats from 1 to 20 ml and speeds of up to 600 ampoules per minute. Camera, lighting and inspection settings are adapted to the ampoule format and inspection requirements.

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At a glance

Quality assurance after the sealing of ISO ampoules

Inspection after sealing

Inspection of ISO ampoules immediately after sealing and cooling.

Recognizing common ampoule defects

Detection of swollen, collapsed, unsealed, pointed, or broken ampoules, as well as blackened ampoules.

ISO ampoules from 1 ml to 20 ml

Size range for ISO ampoules in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9187-1.

Defect sizes starting at 0.2 mm

Detection of defined defect sizes in central and edge regions.

Up to 600 ampoules per minute

Designed for high machine cycle rates in pharmaceutical production processes.

Flexible format adjustment

Format change via the inspection program, as well as height adjustment of the camera and lighting.

What does ampoule.inspect inspect?

Quality assurance after the sealing of ISO ampoules

ampoule.inspect inspects ISO ampoules for typical defects immediately after sealing, directly during the production process. Depending on the application, the camera, lighting, inspection program, and installation configuration are tailored to the ampoule format, machine cycle time, and inspection objectives.

Industrial camera inspection of pharmaceutical ampoules with pass and fail examples

Swollen ampoules

Detection of ampoules whose shape deviates from the acceptable standard after sealing.

Collapsed ampoules

Inspection for collapsed or deformed areas that may indicate process defects.

Unsealed ampoules

Verification that the ampoule has been properly sealed.

Pointed or broken ampoules

Detection of damaged areas on ampoules that may pose a risk in subsequent processes.

Blackened ampoules

Identification of visually conspicuous ampoules that have been compromised by the sealing process.

Integration into filling and sealing machines

ampoule.inspect is designed to fit the pharmaceutical production environment and is integrated into filling and sealing machines. In doing so, OCTUM takes into account the inspection position, machine cycle time, ampoule format, camera and lighting configuration, installation conditions, operation, and format adaptation.

As a system integrator, OCTUM considers not only the individual camera or inspection function, but the complete inspection system within the actual production process. This results in a solution that supports high cycle rates, delivers reproducible results, and can be adapted to different ISO ampoule formats.

Designed for High Machine Cycle Rates

Designed to handle up to 600 ampoules per minute.

Inspection directly during the process

Positioning immediately after sealing and cooling.

Coordinated Camera and Lighting Setup

Height adjustment of camera and lighting to match the ampoule format.

Format Change Supported

Efficient adjustment via inspection program and mechanical height adjustment.

Ampoule inspection for regulated production environments

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, inspection systems must be able to perform reliable checks while also being integrated into documented quality processes. Depending on the application, inspection results, user actions, changes, and relevant process data can be documented in a traceable manner and linked to higher-level systems.

OCTUM develops inspection solutions for production environments with high demands on quality, process reliability, and traceability. In doing so, software, user interface design, data connectivity, and validatability are already incorporated into the system design.

Documented inspection results

Inspection results can be linked to product, batch, or process data.

User management

Role-based and permission-based models support secure operation.

Audit trail

Relevant events and changes can be documented in a traceable manner.

Validatable system concepts

The system and software can be tailored to meet the requirements of regulated production environments.

Frequently asked questions about ampoule.inspect

What defects does ampoule.inspect detect?

ampoule.inspect detects, among other things, swollen, collapsed, unsealed, pointed, or broken ampoules, as well as blackened ampoules.

When is ampoule.inspect used in the process?

The system inspects ampoules immediately after they have been sealed and cooled in filling and sealing machines.

What ampoule sizes can be inspected?

The specified size range includes ISO ampoules ranging from 1 ml to 20 ml in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9187-1.

What defect sizes can be detected?

Depending on the inspection area, detectable defect sizes start at approximately 0.2 mm in central areas and 0.5 mm at the edges.

How quickly can ampoule.inspect perform an inspection?

ampoule.inspect is designed for machine cycles of up to 600 ampoules per minute.

Can different formats be inspected?

Yes. Format adjustment is carried out via the inspection program and the height adjustment of camera and lighting.

Request an inspection solution for ISO ampoules

Would you like to automatically inspect ISO ampoules after sealing? Contact OCTUM to discuss ampoule format, inspection criteria, machine cycle time, installation requirements, and documentation or data integration needs.

OCTUM GmbH

Renntalstraße 16
74360 Ilsfeld

+49 7062 91494-0
info@octum.de