KOCH machine brochure medplus

Safe and reliable 

packaging: 

KOCH medplus 

KOCH packaging expertise 

for Healthcare applications

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Expertise for Healthcare applications 

KOCH medplus: 

safety, quality … 

A strong brand for sensitive products 

… and sustainability 

PACKAGE THE 

SUSTAINABLE WAY 

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Everything it takes to satisfy your stringent demands 

when packaging medical devices, pharmaceutical and 

diagnostic products – and more: that is KOCH medplus. 

This brand stands for our comprehensive expertise 

and experience in this sensitive sector. It Is a quality 

mark denoting added reliability, technology, equipment 

features, and support 

Sterile packaging 

of an artificial knee 

joint in two blisters 

fitted into each other 

Package the sustainable way 

When it comes to sustainability, we focus on the 

whole picture: Protection of the environment through 

recycled or bio-based materials. Consistent reduction 

of materials used in the process and packaging. Brandoriented 

product presentation with multiple types 

of packaging made of sustainable materials. All our 

packaging is stringently tested and can be easily, safely 

and productively processed using KOCH packaging 

technology. 

Smart processes help save material 

We apply innovative methods to further reduce the use 

of material during the packaging process: Our patented 

Smart Heating process permits perfect regulation of the 

material thickness, while our software-based Smart 

Forming process controls pressure build-up in the mold 

cavity, resulting in optimized blister quality and a higher 

cycle rate. Further examples include temperature-controlled 

tools that ensure perfectly formed blisters from the first 

cycle, and special cutting processes that provide for significant 

material savings, especially for small products. 

Individual, sustainable packaging 

Whether cyclePac® and cycleBox® mono-material 

packag ing, folding boxes, cycleForm® made of formable 

paper, or blisters formed using sustainable film: Our 

experts customize every packaging design to match 

your product and your requirements, while meeting the 

three key objectives of the EU‘s plastic waste policy: 

Reduce – Reuse – Replace. 

Blister pack containing syringes 

The best type of packaging 

Whether transparent rigid blisters, soft blisters with reduced 

material usage, or sustainable packaging solutions; and 

whether small, medium or large batches sizes, individual 

products or sets: flexibility is the underlying principle of 

all KOCH packaging technology, achieved using a modular 

design concept for all our machinery and packaging lines. 

The best packaging process 

Building on a basic module and additional components, we 

craft a cost-efficient, reliable packaging process that meets 

your specifications and complies with statutory requirements. 

For semi-automated sealing of preformed blisters 

or a fully automated forming, filling, and sealing process. 

Your KOCH medplus machine solution is complemented 

by an automatic product feed system, perfectly matched 

end-of-line packaging machines, as well as marking and 

inspection systems in accordance with UDI or Track & Trace. 

2021 

Blisters for every need (from left): 

Solids, Diagnostics, Liquids and 

Medical devices

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Optimum packaging 

of sensitive products 

Special skills in machine construction 

and consultation 

medplus packaging technology, the perfect choice for … 

Medical devices 

Catheters and tubing, suture 

material, implants, infusion sets, 

surgical instruments, dental 

products, etc. 

Blister pack containing syringe 

Safety, flexibility, and traceability are the three key factors when it comes to 

the planning of a blister machine or line for the packaging of devices for the 

medical industry. This calls for extensive know-how: of the sensitive products, 

the exacting market needs, and your unique requirements. 

Liquids 

Syringes and injection solutions, 

ampoules, vials, bottles and 

pens, inhalers and sprays, 

paste-like products, etc. 

In our Healthcare business unit, a team of specialists is committed solely 

to translating your needs into the best packaging process for your specific 

application. We manage, coordinate and support your project at all stages, 

bringing our expertise to the table – from A for requirements analysis, to 

S for start-up support – and take over full Implementation from start to finish. 

After successful commissioning, we are at your side throughout the entire 

machine life cycle, providing our Support & Services to ensure the reliable 

operation and maximum availability of your medplus packaging solution. 

Packaging technology with added value 

Under the brand name KOCH medplus, we offer you a wide range of equipment 

features and associated services. Whether a standard machine, a special com plex 

machine, or a highly flexible KOCH packagingLine medplus: GMP-compliant 

machine design and construction are just as important as cleanroom compatibility. 

Detailed documentation confirms the implementation of all specifications, 

thus verifying full functionality. 

Solids 

Tablet blisters in user-friendly 

wallets, individual weekly blister 

packs, etc. 

Diagnostics 

Diagnostic devices, dosimeters, 

matching and calibrating 

material, reagent test strips, 

quick tests, etc. 

Multipart sterile filter housing with tube and cable set 

REQUIREMENTS 

ANALYSIS 

? … 

CONSULTING 

PACKAGING 

DESIGN 

MACHINE 

DESIGN 

CONSTRUCTION 

OF THE MACHINE 

INSTALLATION, 

COMMISSIONING & 

START-UP-SUPPORT 

SUPPORT & 

SERVICES

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The right solution for 

every type of packaging 

For a productive packaging process from the start 

In addition to attractive presentation, packaging should protect the product. Particularly in the 

case of sterile products, it should be completely tight to ensure hygienic conditions until opened. 

Another increasing demand is for eco-friendly packaging. The inclusion of patient information, 

as well as the easy opening or reclosing of the packaging are likewise demands we address. We 

design the packaging accordingly, attune it to the technical capabilities of your machine, and 

develop a productive packaging process. 

Productive with regard to primary and secondary packaging, and also in terms of the form and 

costs of production: simple and low-priced for mass products, more sophisticated for products of 

higher value. The key com ponent is an individually configured KOCH blister machine in medplus 

design. This comprises a basic module for forming, filling and sealing (FFS), or just for sealing (S), 

plus additional components. The ideal solution also addresses the selection of suitable materials, 

the economical use of materials, and, if required, the separate recycling of the packaging materials. 

Face seal blister Trapped blister 

Blister with lid material 

Blister to blister (double blister) Clamshell 

S sealing 

KDT KS-PL KDT KS-PL KDT KS-PL 

KDT 

FFS forming filling sealing 

KBS-PL KBS-KF KBS-PL KBS-C KBS-KF KBS-KF 

KB-KF plus KS-PL in line 

Soft blister with lid material from roll cyclePac® 

cycleForm® 

cycleBox® Folding box 

S sealing 

KDT KS-PL 

KDT KS-PL 

KS-PL 

FFS forming filling sealing 

KBS-C KBS-KF KBS-PL KBS-PL 

KBS-PL 

Cartoners

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Custom configured to 

meet your unique needs 

Modular packaging technology 

A prime example of KOCH packaging technology: 

the modular design of the KBS-KF medplus Blister Machine 

Package output 

Marking (inkjet, laser) 

Lid material feeder 

Labeler 

Forming material transport via chain conveyor 

Automatic product feeder 

Machine technology: individual and productive 

Regardless of whether it‘s a sealing or blister machine, semior 

fully automatic: In addition to the modular design that allows 

for consistent customization, every KOCH machine solution offers 

further compelling benefits: Significantly extended format range 

and large forming depth for superior processing of even largevolume 

products. Easily accessible machine structure allowing 

for fast format changes and simple maintenance. Ultra-modern 

control technology via IPC with user-friendly interface via touchscreen. 

Complementary components for product feed, inspection 

and labeling. Modules for space-saving grouping and end-of-line 

packaging suitable for transport – seamlessly integrated into the 

process and the central control system. 

Heating station 

Forming 

material buffer 

FORMING 

FILLING 

Leaflet placer 

SEALING 

Full or split cut punch 

Sealing station 

Punching station 

Forming 

material feeder 

Forming station 

Heating and forming station with smart heating 

for perfect regulation of the material thickness 

and smart forming for optimized blister forming 

Chain conveyor of 

the KBS-KF medplus 

with forming station


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Blister Machine KBS-C medplus 

Whether syringes, suture material, catheters, surgical instruments 

or diagnostic products: Both versions of the KBS-C medplus package 

small and medium-sized batches in quick succession, at a high 

cycle rate, and in excellent blister quality. This is achieved by 

innovative processes, in cluding force vectoring that allows for 

optimum control of the sealing quality, even for complex cavities. 

KBS-C pro medplus 

Highly flexible, individually configurable: 

our versatile allrounder for flexible and 

rigid film applications 

Technical data 

Forming area: 380 x 350 mm 

Forming depth: 50 mm 

Sealing format: 380 x 350 mm 

Designed to meet the highest demands, the next KOCH medplus 

generation is a further compelling extension of our expertise. The 

innovative machine concept – that won the German Innovation 

Award ’21 – combines a large forming area and ultra-compact 

machine dimensions. This small footprint, plus straightforward 

construction and set-up, makes the KBS-C the ideal machine for 

use in normal packaging areas and cleanrooms up to ISO class 7. 

Output: 

12–18 cycles/min., 

depending on 

packaging material/ 

shape and sealing 

duration 

Based on a standardized platform, the blister machine is available 

in two consistently market-oriented variants: the KBS-C base 

medplus for packaging soft film blisters, that comes with an 

attractive entry-level price tag and a small footprint. And the 

KBS-C pro medplus, designed to allow individual configuration 

and flexible handling of soft and rigid forming materials. 

KBS-C base medplus 

Blister types 

Compact, pre-configured, and favorably 

priced: the KBS-C base medplus for 

flexible film applications 


from roll 

Soft blister with lid material 

from roll


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Turntable Machine KDT medplus 

Sealing Machine KS-PL and 

Blister Machine KBS-PL 

Blister machine KBS-PL – highly efficient packaging using 

proven technology – for blisters made of PVC and PET or 

sustainable films such as RPET, Bio-PET or PLA 

Turntable Machine KDT – here the basic 

version in GMP-compliant medplus design 


Blister depth: up to 70 mm 


Sealing force: 30 kN 

Output: 12 cycles/min., 

depending on 

packaging material/ 

shape, and 

sealing duration 

The cost-effective packaging of small to medium-sized batches 

is where the KDT comes into its own with its low purchase price, 

reasonably priced format parts, economical energy consumption, 

and well-devised machine concept with state-of-the-art technology. 

The basic machine version incorporates a turntable with 

four sealing tools and a unit for thermal sealing. 

Extension options 

An additional card placer system allows the automated feeding of 

different packaging elements such as blisters, lid material from the 

roll, or as blanks or front cards for trapped blisters. The KDT medplus 

can be automated with a product feeder and other components. 

The Sealing Machine KS-PL and the Blister Machine KBS-PL productively 

package large batches of the same or similar products. In 

addition to all standard or sustainable films, both reliably process 

cyclePac® quality cardboard. Characteristics of both machines 

are the large format and sealing area – suitable, for example, for 

large-format, stand-up blisters or hanging blisters with a standard 

hanger hole – as well as the pallet section. This can be served 

manually or by a robot. The user-friendly, clear-cut design allows 

full control of the process at all times. 

Both machines are suitable for a wide variety of medical devices in 

various packaging forms. They can both also be used for secondary 

packaging under cleanroom conditions. 


Forming area: 250 x 500 mm 




depending on 

forming material, 

packaging shape/size, 

and sealing duration 

Blister types 

Blister types 

Face seal blister Trapped blister Blister with lid material 

from roll 

Blister to blister 

(double blister) 

cyclePac® cycleForm® Face seal blister Trapped blister Blister with lid material cyclePac® cycleForm® cycleBox® 

from roll


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Blister Machine KBS-KF medplus 

Exemplary version of 

Blister Machine KBS-KF medplus 

with lid material from roll 

Longitudinal cutting 

station, ceramic knife 

for eye surgery in blister 

sealed with Tyvek 

Whether rigid or soft blisters, whether using standard or sustainable 

forming materials, whether sealed or a blister with lid material 

from the roll, Blister Machine KBS-KF medplus ensures high out - 

put for a wide variety of products. The large forming and sealing 

format as well as a maximum forming depth of 70 mm permit the 

processing of individual, bulky products or multipart sets. 

The optimum sealing technology is selected to suit the lid material. 

The robust, smooth-running chain conveyor allows accurate product 

transfer from station to station, as well as maximum machine 

uptime. For one hundred percent quality control and traceability 

in accordance with UDI or tracking and tracing specifications, the 

machine can be fitted with appropriate inspection and printing 

systems – as is the case with all machines and lines in the medplus 

version. 


Forming area: from 150 x 300 mm 

t0 500 x 500 mm 


Sealing format: from 150 x 300 mm 

to 500 x 500 mm 


depending on packaging 

material/shape, and 

sealing duration 

Blister types 

Face seal blister 


from roll 

Blister to blister 

(double blister) 

Soft blister with lid material 

from roll

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Packaging competence 

every step of the way 

Integrated, safe, highly flexible: KOCH packagingLine medplus 

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Your requirements for a productive and flexible packaging 

process, our expertise in customized packaging solutions 

and our experience in turnkey projects. We combine 

all these factors to design a seamless, highly automated 

packaging concept, incorporating all individual 

processes to form a perfectly matched system – your 

KOCH packagingLine medplus. 

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In this line we bundle all our know-how, our comprehensive 

mechanical engineering, automation and software 

expertise. For a seamlessly integrated packaging 

solution. With the perfect machines for your needs, 

selection and integration of the right modules for product 

feeding, grouping and final packaging. If required, 

we also add additional labeling, inspection and handling 

systems. Easy and safe operation is ensured by 

incorporating all components, including those from 

other manufacturers, in a seamless, end-to-end IPC 

control system. 

In each KOCH packagingLine medplus, fast, straightforward 

format changes ensure maximum machine 

uptime, while the concept allows for processing of 

small – as well as large-format products. It is also 

possible to incorporate various types of packaging in a 

universal package – for optimized storage and logistics 

as well as easier retail handling. 

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Forming 

Filling 

(product handling) 

Sealing Punching Grouping 

End-of-line 

packaging

18 KOCH Support + Services 

Uhlmann Group 19 

KOCH Support + Services 

For highly productive packaging over the entire life cycle 

KOCH Support + Services is our comprehensive, modular portfolio with which we create an individual service 

package and support you throughout the entire life cycle of your packaging solution. What sets us apart: the personal 

support from specialists with in-depth technical training and years of experience – from our headquarters in 

Pfalzgrafenweiler to our locations and sales & services partners across the globe. In addition to traditional services, 

we offer you our K 4.0 digital services that simplify and speed up your operating and maintenance processes. 

And, with our K 4.0 smartpacks, you can benefit from digital service packages that translate into higher productivity, 

increased availability, and optimized overall equipment effectiveness. 

Building on its core expertise in pharmaceutical packaging solutions the Uhlmann Group today offers a broad range 

of high tech packaging machines, services and digital solutions for the pharmaceutical, health care, consumer goods, 

food and agricultural market. We are represented in 19 locations and 14 countries around the globe. 

Uhlmann Pac-Systeme GmbH & Co. KG 

Comprehensive flexible packaging systems, services and 

digital solutions for pharmaceutical products 

Founded 1948 

Employees approx. 1,500 

Headquarter Laupheim (Germany) 

Subsidiaries Brazil, China, France, India, Russia, 

Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, 

United Kingdom, USA 

KOCH Pac-Systeme GmbH 

Custom made packaging solutions and services for 

medical products, contact lenses and consumer products 

Founded 1969 

Employees approx. 400 

Headquarter Pfalzgrafenweiler (Germany) 

Subsidiaries Brazil, China, France, India, Russia, Singapore, 

Sweden, USA 

Customized service packages including traditional 

services and our digital K 4.0 smartpacks 

Technical support via hotline and e-mail, 

online support via remote access or on site 

Installation and commissioning 

Training 

Services that ensure high machine availability, 

from temporary production support to output 

optimization 

Original format and spare parts 

Automation and integration 

Repair and maintenance on site or at KOCH 

Cremer Speciaalmachines B.V. 

Counting and packaging solutions and services for 

pharmaceutical, consumer and agricultural goods 

Founded 1949 


Headquarter Lisse (The Netherlands) 

Axito 

Production expert of the Uhlmann Group, manufacturing 

of mechanical parts and components 

Founded 2019 


Headquarter Laupheim (Germany) 

Subsidiaries Wrocław (Poland) 

Jinzhou Wonder Packing Machinery Co., Ltd. 

Economic packaging machines and services for 

pharmaceutical applications 

Founded 1998 


Headquarter Jinzhou, Liaoning Province (China)

KOCH Pac-Systeme GmbH 

Dieselstrasse 13 

72285 Pfalzgrafenweiler 

Germany 

Phone +49 7445 181-0 

Fax +49 7445 181-50 

info@koch-pac-systeme.com 

www.koch-pac-systeme.com 

Concept and design: Volker Laucher, Grafik Design, Stuttgart, Germany 08/2022 e 500 We reserve the right to make alterations in line with technical development. Copyright © 2022 KOCH Pac-Systeme GmbH, all rights reserved

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