Cartoning for Pharmaceutical Technology

IMA offers a complete range of vertical and horizontal cartoning solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, suitable for vials, parenterals, syringes, pens, bottles and other medical devices. 
The wide variety of solutions available allows for the optimal handling of products with different shapes, sizes and specific positioning requirements within the carton. 
Products can be directly inserted into horizontal or vertical cartons. In vertical applications, advanced robotic feeding systems ensure precise and delicate handling of fragile, irregular products. For products requiring additional support, it is possible to load them onto a plastic or paper tray before insertion into the carton. 
This flexibility enables special carton configurations, including pre-spaced cartons, ensuring optimal protection and presentation of each item. 

IMA offers dedicated cartoning technologies for flowpack, sachet and stick packs, which require specific handling due to their flexible nature and format variability. Products can be stacked vertically or on edge, and inserted into cartons either horizontally or vertically, depending on layout and packaging needs. High-speed lines are available, ensuring maximum efficiency even at elevated production rates. These solutions are designed to guarantee precise manipulation and optimal protection throughout the packaging process. 

Wallets are patient-friendly and improve therapy compliance, one of today’s key issues. Our modular horizontal cartoners, with intermittent and continuous motion, are designed to operate from flat blanks, handling a wide array of package styles. From simple sleeves to multi-panel wallets for blisters, sachets and other customised packages, our machines meet the demands of the pharmaceutical industry.   
Depending on the specific application and customer needs, the machines can be engineered to achieve medium or high production speeds.  

IMA offers dedicated cartoning systems for tubes, designed to handle both standard and high-speed production requirements. Feeding technologies include robotised systems capable of recognising and orienting tubes presented in bulk, as well as mechanical systems that allow for precise and customisable tube placement inside the carton. Depending on the product and packaging needs, tubes can be inserted in various orientations, ensuring optimal presentation and protection. These solutions combine flexibility, speed and accuracy to meet the demands of modern pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging. 

IMA offers dedicated cartoning systems for special applications such as suppositories and ovules, which require tailored handling technologies. Specific modules ensure optimal manipulation and positioning of these delicate products. Thanks to the integration of Sarong technologies, a leader in machinery for suppository and ovule production, IMA can configure complete, all-in-one lines that combine forming, filling, sealing and cartoning in a compact and efficient layout. These solutions guarantee maximum integration, precision and reliability throughout the packaging process. 

IMA offers cartoning systems designed for all types of bottles—glass or plastic, with round, oval, square, rectangular or irregular shapes. These solutions ensure delicate handling and, when necessary, avoid glass-to-glass contact to preserve product integrity. Cartoning can be performed horizontally or vertically: vertical insertion is ideal for unstable, fragile or irregularly shaped bottles, or when the product content requires a constant upright orientation. Machines can be equipped with dedicated modules for inserting accessories such as leaflets, dosing devices or safety components. Mixed configurations are available to meet specific packaging needs, offering flexibility, precision and reliability across a wide range of bottle formats and production speeds.