Netstal takes advantage of booming medical parts sector

N?FELS–At Fakuma, Netstal is showcasing its equipment for the production of ultra light petri dishes in an 8+8 cavity mould at its booth (Hall A7, Stand 7304).  The Swiss machine manufacturer has taking advantage of the current trend demanding highly efficient production line for manufacturing medical parts.

In tandem with experienced system partners, the Netstal turnkey solutions are able to meet the stiff requirements for speed, cleanliness and cost effectiveness in petri dish systems ranging from 2+2 to 16+16 cavities, according to Dr. Patrick Blessing, Head of Business Unit MED at Netstal. The company currently provides solutions from the granulate to packaging, regardless of whether a corona treatment must be integrated, the stacking height must vary or a tubular bag must be labeled.  

At Fakuma 2014, Netstal will show off highly efficient solutions with example of an 8+8 cavity production system. With a cycle time of less than 3.7 seconds, petri dishes with a diameter of 90 mm will be manufactured on an ELION 3200-1000 with a mould supplied by the Swiss firm Sch?ttli. The material is a polystyrene with a mould flow rate of less than 3.5 g/10 min that has been approved by the American regulatory agency FDA. The process is automated using a handling device supplied by the German company Geku. German firm Motan is responsible for material preparation, while the cooling device is supplied by Single (Germany).