IMA Sarong S.r.l.

The technical principles used for our suppository/ovule machines 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 numbers.

The technical principles used for our Form, Fill & Seal machines for unit dose 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 into strips of the pre-set number of containers.

Suppository films and foils are the core business of IMA Sarong’s Packaging Materials Division, alongside rigid thermoforming films for liquid and semi-liquid pharmaceutical applications. The plant, production equipment, expertise and skills are all dedicated to manufacturing high-quality suppository films and foils.
IMA Sarong is a global market leader in this specialised product, thanks to its extensive experience and its packaging machinery division dedicated to producing automatic lines for suppositories and ovules. IMA Sarong ‘s strength and leadership are based on this synergy: as both a manufacturer of automatic FFS packaging lines and a converter of packaging materials and supplier of empty suppository containers, we achieve an unparalleled level of quality and knowledge in this specific product area. This comprehensive expertise gives our partners total confidence in the success of their projects.

PHARMA PACKAGING MATERIALS FOR SUPPOSITORIES/OVULES PRINTED UP TO 3 COLOURS:

• PVC/PE film
• 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®), Polypropilene or Polyesther
• Functional barrier laminates based on PET, PVDC, Evoh, PP, COC.

IMA Sarong’s modern converting factory for packaging materials is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, including lamination equipment, rotogravure printing lines and slitting machines, all operating in an ISO 8 classified environment. This setup ensures the highest quality and service for over 400 customers worldwide. Rigorous control of all materials from reception to supply, high production standards, the ability to customise materials, and flexibility in production and delivery are the features that make IMA Sarong the ideal partner for companies seeking the highest levels of quality and reliability.

IMA Sarong has an internal department specialised in producing empty containers for suppositories and ovules in rolls on a contract manufacturing basis, designed for use in suppository filling and sealing machines.
This facility includes a thermoforming production unit, a Quality Assurance laboratory, warehouses and logistic areas.
IMA Sarong ‘s greatest advantage over 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 suppositories and ovules. Therefore, IMA Sarong is ideally positioned to assist its customers in selecting the right packaging material for each specific use, performing compatibility tests and defining the artwork (graphics, colours).
This unique value proposition guarantees quality and reliability for the most demanding pharmaceutical companies.
This is why all major pharmaceutical companies rely on IMA Sarong for the production of high-quality suppositories and ovules.