BLISTER PACK MACHINE

1. PURPOSE

It is established to provide a procedure for proper blistering if tablet to make them leak proof and air tight.

2. SCOPE

It is applicable in Dry Product (Tablet) Packaging section.

3. RESPONSIBILITY

Maintenance officer (Mechanical / Electrical)
Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical / Electrical)

4.0 PROCEDURE

The Blister Pack Machine with instrument Code No. BPM-159, 355 is handled in the following way.

5.0 MAINTENANCE

MONITORING OF MACHINE MAINTENANCE:

Time to time check each and every part of Blister Pack machine according to the maintenance schedule.
Check the following parts carefully.
 Electric motor
 Solenoid Valves
 Forming and Sealing Heater
 Cutters
 Rollers, Bearing etc
 Timer
 Temperature Controller
 Dies
 Chain and Gears
 Electric Control Panel
This activity is then documented in the form Machinery & Equipment Maintenance Log
Check the Blister Pack machine condition time to time to find any kind of problem during operation.
All the monitoring record is filed and kept by the Maintenance Supervisor.
EMERGENCY / BREAKDOWN MONITORING:

Maintenance Manager receives Maintenance Work Order duly signed by the section incharge of the concerned machinery or equipment.
Maintenance Work Order is assigned a number according to the receiving in the Maintenance Reference Register.
Maintenance Manager assigns the maintenance work to the concerned personal
After the completion of work the section incharge signs the completion of Work Order.
All the record is filed and kept by the Maintenance Supervisor.
PRECAUTION:

Never use metal roads while adjusting blistered strips in the cutter or sealing roller as this can cause serious damage to the equipment
Ensure that sufficient cold water is fed to the forming die for coding blisters.
Clean the sealing roller during production with wire brush whenever required.