Whatever your production requirements, we have the packaging solution to match.
One product category. Different packaging and production strategies.
Macrogol formulations can vary in dose, powder volume, composition and final pack configuration. Choosing between stick packs, sachets and complete cartoned solutions means balancing product behaviour, format requirements, production volumes and downstream automation.
Flexible production across stick packs and sachets
More output without losing control of the powder
From primary packaging to automated cartoning
What to expect
Our process for your success
Your Requirements
We analyze your product, pack format, production targets and specific requirements to identify the most suitable packaging solution.
Technical Evaluation
Our Area Manager and Project Manager assess dosing, materials, performance and line configuration to define a reliable and efficient solution.
Project Definition
Technical specifications, machine configuration and project requirements are clearly defined before development begins.
Engineering & Testing
Mechanical, electrical and software engineering are combined with product and material testing to validate real production performance.
FAT
Factory Acceptance Testing verifies machine performance, pack quality and compliance with the agreed technical specifications.
Installation & Training
Our technicians manage installation, SAT, start-up and operator training to ensure a smooth transition into production.
Lifecycle Support
Remote assistance, spare parts and technical expertise help maintain machine reliability, efficiency and uptime over time.
Consulting
We support production optimization, new products, materials and formats to keep your packaging solution ready for evolving requirements.
Why Universal Pack
Powder Dosing Engineered Around the Actual Formula
Macrogol products can differ significantly in bulk density, flowability, particle behaviour and the presence of electrolytes, flavours or other ingredients.
Rather than treating every powder in the same way, Universal Pack configures the feeding and dosing process around the complete formulation, the required dose and the available volume inside the stick pack or sachet.
The Pack Format Is Part of the Process
Stick packs and sachets create different conditions for filling, powder settling and sealing. Width, length, dose volume and free space inside the pack all influence how smoothly the product moves through the machine.
This relationship between powder and pack geometry is considered from the beginning, helping define a format that works both technically and commercially.
Flexible Primary Packaging for Different Pharma SKUs
Different dosages, formulations, markets and printed materials may need to run on the same equipment. That makes changeover strategy, cleaning access and recipe management central to machine design.
Universal Pack can develop flexible primary packaging platforms for multiple stick pack or sachet formats without losing sight of production efficiency.
Complete Lines Built Around the Final Carton
For many pharmaceutical applications, primary packaging is only the first half of the process.
Stick packs or sachets can be inspected, counted, grouped and transferred directly to an automatic cartoner, allowing the complete line to be engineered around the final carton configuration and required number of units per pack.
Looking for the Right Macrogol Packaging Solution?
Tell us about your formulation, target dose, preferred stick pack or sachet format, laminate, required output and final carton configuration.
Universal Pack can assess the complete application and engineer the most suitable primary packaging machine or integrated Macrogol packaging line for your production requirements.
Examples of Macrogol (PEG) packages produced with Universal Pack machines.
Technical Project Assessment
Macrogol packaging performance depends on the relationship between powder behaviour, dose volume, primary pack geometry and downstream carton requirements. These factors need to be assessed together before the final machine and line architecture is defined.
| What we evaluate | Key project considerations |
|---|---|
| How does the complete Macrogol formulation behave? | Flowability, particle characteristics, bulk density, compaction behaviour and the presence of electrolytes, flavours or other ingredients influence feeding, dosing and pack filling. |
| What dose and powder volume must each pack contain? | Target weight and bulk density determine the actual product volume. This affects dosing time, available free space and the dimensions required for the stick pack or sachet. |
| Is a stick pack or sachet more suitable for the application? | Dose volume, required pack width, consumer use, branding area, filling space and machine configuration are considered when selecting the most appropriate primary pack format. |
| What dosing accuracy is required throughout the batch? | Target tolerance, powder consistency and campaign duration influence the dosing principle and the control required to maintain repeatability over extended production runs. |
| How much dust is generated during feeding and filling? | Dust can affect machine cleanliness, product containment and seal quality. Its behaviour influences product transfer, dosing, extraction and machine accessibility. |
| How can powder be kept away from the sealing area? | Filling height, discharge timing, pack geometry and sealing conditions work together to reduce powder migration towards the sealing surfaces. |
| Which packaging material will be processed? | Barrier properties, sealability, sealing window, mechanical behaviour and compatibility with the selected stick pack or sachet dimensions all influence laminate suitability. |
| How many formulations and primary pack formats will run on the machine? | Different doses, formulations, pack widths, lengths and printed materials affect recipe management, format changes and cleaning requirements. |
| What cleaning and cross-contamination controls are required? | Product sequence, campaign length, powder residues, accessibility of product-contact parts and site procedures determine the cleaning strategy. |
| Which inspection and traceability functions are required? | Coding, print verification, vision inspection, weight control, reject management and production data can be integrated according to pharmaceutical quality requirements. |
| What sustained production capacity must be achieved? | Target packs per minute, shift pattern, campaign duration and required efficiency determine the appropriate number of lanes and machine architecture. |
| How must the primary packs be presented to the cartoner? | Stick pack or sachet count, orientation, grouping pattern and transfer method are defined according to the final carton configuration. |
| What carton formats and pack counts must the line handle? | Carton dimensions, number of primary packs per carton and expected format range influence grouping, handling and cartoning technology. |
Faq
Which packaging machines are suitable for Macrogol powder?
Macrogol can be packaged on stick pack or sachet machines equipped with powder dosing systems selected according to formulation behaviour, dose volume, pack dimensions and required output. When secondary packaging is required, the primary machine can be integrated into a complete cartoning line.
Should Macrogol be packed in a stick pack or a sachet?
The choice depends on dose volume, product bulk density, required pack dimensions, consumer use and branding requirements. Larger powder volumes may favour a wider sachet, while some formulations and dose sizes can also be suitable for stick pack formats.
Why does bulk density matter when selecting a Macrogol pack format?
Bulk density determines how much physical space a given dose occupies. A relatively light powder may need more internal pack volume than a denser formulation with the same target weight, directly affecting stick pack or sachet dimensions.
Can a multilane machine produce Macrogol stick packs and sachets at high output?
Yes, depending on the formulation, dose, pack dimensions and dosing requirements. The number of lanes and operating speed must be balanced with filling time, powder volume and downstream handling capacity.
How is powder prevented from contaminating the stick pack or sachet seals?
Controlled product discharge, appropriate filling height, pack geometry and machine timing help keep powder away from the sealing surfaces. These parameters are developed as part of the complete filling and sealing process.
Can one Macrogol packaging machine handle different formulations and pack formats?
A machine can be engineered for multiple products, doses and formats within a defined operating range. The expected SKU portfolio should be established early so that dosing flexibility, format changes and cleaning procedures can be incorporated into the design.
Which packaging materials can be used for Macrogol stick packs and sachets?
Material selection depends on pharmaceutical barrier requirements, product protection, sealability, mechanical performance and the selected pack format. The laminate should also be validated for reliable machinability at the required production speed.
Which quality controls can be integrated into a Macrogol packaging line?
Depending on project requirements, the line can include coding, print verification, vision inspection, weight control, reject systems, traceability and production data management for both primary and secondary packaging.
How are Macrogol stick packs or sachets automatically loaded into cartons?
After primary packaging, packs can be inspected, counted and grouped according to the required configuration before being transferred to the cartoner. The handling system is developed around pack orientation, quantity and carton dimensions.
Can one cartoning line handle different Macrogol pack counts and carton sizes?
Yes, within the range defined during project engineering. Different counts of stick packs or sachets and multiple carton formats can be considered when selecting the grouping, transfer and cartoning configuration.
Can Universal Pack supply the complete Macrogol packaging line?
Yes. The project can include powder dosing, stick pack or sachet formation, inspection, counting, grouping, transfer and automatic cartoning as one integrated production system.
Can Macrogol powder, laminate and carton formats be tested before the final line is defined?
Product and material trials can help assess powder flow, dosing, pack formation and sealing, while downstream testing can support the definition of grouping and cartoning requirements before the final line configuration is confirmed.
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