Model Integra -Automated Laboratory Vial Crimper

The Integra uses a proven three spinning roller sealing head design to crimp seals on your vial. A servo driven actuator will bring the sealing head to the vial and utilize a load cell to accurately provide proper sealing pressure. This functionality provides a quality seal despite variations in vial height.

A stoppered vial is a prevalent parenteral drug container closure system. The system however should not be considered integral until the rubber stopper is crimped firmly in place with sufficient compression against the vial, assuring all potential leakage is cut off at the seal interface. It is well understood that seal quality is critically important to maintaining sterility and stability of the drug product.

Seal integrity is achieved by adequately compressing the elastomeric closure against the sealing surface of the vial and maintaining that compression with a crimped aluminum ferrule. The amount of elastomeric compression is determined by the force applied during the crimping process. The Integra Westcapper® controls the force being applied to the elastomeric closure during this process which in turn, reduces variability of stopper compression, producing more consistent seals.

The process starts by placing the vial in the holder and closing the safety guard. Pressing the cycle start button engages the actuator to bring the sealing head assembly in contact with the cap until the proper sealing force is achieved. The spinning rollers will engage the skirt of the cap and the rotating sealing head performs the crimping action. The sealing head assembly then disengages the vial and raises to the home position. The Operator Interface will notify the operator that it is safe to open the guard and remove the vial.

Single Vial Unit
The Base Model - One vial package loaded at a time by the operator.

Compact Starwheel Unit
A 10 pocket constant indexing starwheel unit designed specifically for tight spaces.

Standard Starwheel Unit
A larger 12 pocket constant indexing starwheel unit for faster throughput.

Dual Turntable Unit
A dual turntable unit allowing for up to 200 vials to be processed at a time.

The base modal Integra is available as a single vial unit in which the operator places a single assembled vial package onto the Integra one at a time for crimping.

• Vial Finish Diameter: 8mm to 20mm
• Vial Diameter: Up to 50mm
• Vial Height: Up to 101mm
• Power: 110V AC
• Size: 20" W x 19" D x 25" H
• Weight: 160 lbs

Features include an all stainless steel construction with plastic feet and acrylic safety enclosure. The Operator Interface is a 10.1 inch touchscreen panel.

All manuals for the Integra Laboratory Crimper are provided digitally as a PDF file.

The Integra is also available with an automated indexing 10 pocket starwheel in a compact size making it ideal for use in smaller spaces such as in an isolator. An operator would hand place and remove assembled vials as the starwheel automatically advances. The compact Integra can seal 10 vials per minute. An optional foot pedal is available for on/off operation.

Existing Single Vial Integra units can be retrofitted with this compact starwheel assembly. Please get in touch with us for more information.