Platform for web processing in pharmaceutical and medical industries
Need precise web processing for complex medical products? This fully configurable platform integrates seamlessly with cutting-edge manufacturing lines, ensuring precise cutting, sealing, and inspection for high-quality output.

The PMT platform from Harro Höfliger is a modular, freely configurable solution for web processing in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and diagnostics. With integrated sealing, cutting, and punching processes, it handles everything from transdermal patches to diagnostic test strips. Operating at speeds up to 120 cycles/minute, it supports web widths between 120-350 mm. This platform integrates seamlessly into high-speed production lines, offering PLC-controlled automation and comprehensive inspection systems using advanced camera technology for quality assurance. Constructed for GMP compliance, it provides options in stainless steel for durability and chemical resistance. The PMT supports customization for specific operational needs, backed by Harro Höfliger’s engineering expertise.
Benefits
- Enhances production flexibility with a modular, customizable setup.
- Ensures product quality and compliance with integrated inspection systems.
- Optimizes operational efficiency using PLC-controlled automation for precise control.
- Minimizes material waste and ensures accuracy through advanced web handling.
- Meets stringent GMP standards for pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
- Applications
- Oral dissolvable films,Medical devices,Catheters,Transdermal therapeutic systems,Medical dressings,Diagnostic test strips,Wound care products,Colostomy bags,Diagnostics,Incontinence bags,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Biosensors,Stoma pouches,Oral dissolvable strips,Blood glucose test strips,Transdermal patches,Hydrocolloid dressings,Hydrogels,Adult diapers,Urinary catheters,Adhesive bandages
- Steps before
- Material preparation,Web tension adjustment,Raw material inspection
- Steps after
- Sterilization,Packaging,Quality inspection
- Input ingredients
- web materials,raw materials,film,punching tools
- Output ingredients
- oral dissolvable films (ODF),transdermal therapeutic systems (TTS/TDS),matrix patch,reservoir patch,diagnostic test strips,biosensors,incontinence bags,colostomy bags,catheters,medical products for dressing wounds
- Output
- 1-5 webs,product-dependent
- Web speed
- up to 80 or 120 cycles/min
- Web width
- up to 120-350 mm
- Web train length
- up to 127 (240) mm
- Material handling
- Film handling,punching,sealing
- Inspection systems
- Position,Color,Damage,Leak tightness,Flow,Pressure,Force,Weight,Torque Measurements
- Sealing technology
- Platen,Roller (hot/cold),Pulse,Ultrasonic,Thermal
- Automation
- Modular setup
- Web tension
- Adjustable
- Welding processes
- Thermal,Laser,Ultrasonic
- Labeling and marking
- Integrated with inspection
- Web tension adjustment
- Slight and variably adjustable
- Automation level
- PLC-controlled
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Intermittent
- Integration level
- Modular setup with different stations
- Inspection capability
- Camera systems,leak tightness,flow inspections
- Sealing methods
- Thermal,laser,ultrasonic
- Punching precision
- High precision required
- Web speed
- Up to 80 or 120 cycles/min
- Web width capability
- Up to 120-350 mm
- Web handling
- Dancers,web edge controls
- Sealing process
- Platen,roller (hot and cold),pulse
- Production platform flexibility
- Freely configurable
- Labeling and marking
- Integrated with inspection system
- Product types
- ODF,TDS,TTS,diagnostic test strips
- Footprint
- Machine-specific
- Modular setup
- Different stations
- Web tension adjustment
- Slight and variable
- Sealing technology
- Platen,roller,pulse,ultrasonic,thermal
- Labeling and marking options
- Including inspection system
- Inspection processes
- Leak tightness,flow inspections,pressure,force,weight,torque measurements
- Market info
- Harro Hoefliger is known for its expertise in manufacturing custom, engineered-to-order packaging and production equipment, particularly for the pharmaceutical, healthcare, consumer goods, and chemical industries, with a reputation for precision, innovation, and quality engineering solutions.