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Glass Converting

Glass Vial Forming Machines

Discover our fully customizable vial manufacturing solutions

Stevanato Group's vial forming lines have been designed with modularity and flexibility to meet our customers’ unique production requirements. As market leaders, we collaborate with our customers throughout every step of the process, designing and building fully tailored, purpose-built glass converting equipment capable of producing vials to meet customers’ dimensional and shape specifications.

Overview

To help you identify the best technology for your facility, the following table provides a detailed comparison of our core platforms, categorized by production volume, speed, and technical capacity.

3BS30 BS30 EV BZ 16 BZ HS DOUBLE BZ HS
Best application High-speed forming machine, ideal for the production of large batches State-of-the-art vial forming machine equipped with servo motors Ideal for small-medium batches of standard and nonstandard vials BZ HS is the high-speed version of BZ16, equipped with servomotors 2 single-exit forming machines combined in a single line, producing large amounts of vials at high speed
Tube Size STD Ø from 11 to 31mm (available up to Ø 40mm) STD Ø from 13 to 34mm (available up to Ø 40mm) STD Ø from 13 to 34mm, (available up to Ø 50mm) STD Ø from 13 to 34mm (available up to Ø 50mm) STD Ø from 13 to 34mm (available up to Ø 50mm)
Vials per cycle 2 2 1 1 1 x 2 machines
Max mechanical Speed 45 index movements/ minute (90pcs/min) 54 index movements/ minute (108pcs/min – theoretical speed) 40 index movements 60 index movements 60 index movements
No. of chucks 30 upper chucks for neck forming and 20 lower chucks for bottom forming (10 on each side) 30 upper - 24 lower chucks (12 on each side) 16 upper chucks for neck forming and 10 lower chucks for bottom forming 16 upper chucks for neck forming and 10 lower chucks for bottom forming 16 upper chucks for neck forming and 10 lower chucks for bottom forming

Why choose Stevanato Group vial forming lines

Our equipment is designed to meet the demands of modern pharmaceutical manufacturing by focusing on four key performance attributes:

 

  • 307_Mechanical

    Exceptional mechanical durability
    Robust design and attention to high-precision forming ensure exceptional durability and long-lasting performance.

  • 309_Infinite

    Real-time process control
    Continuous monitoring of critical glass forming and machine operational parameters to ensure consistent and flawless output.

  • 13_Quality

    Seamless high-speed production
    By combining high mechanical precision with automated feedback controls and an intuitive HMI, our manufacturing lines maximize output and ensure superior glass properties.

  • 105_Cartridge Impoved Mechanical Resistance

    Strict pharma compliance
    Engineered to exceed the most demanding pharmaceutical standards for dimensional accuracy, mechanical resistance, cosmetic appearance, and regulatory compliance.

Watch our lines in action

Experience the precision and speed of Stevanato Group’s technology firsthand. Watch how our high-performance BZ-HS systems handle complex glass forming processes with absolute accuracy.

Complete vial lines for pharmaceutical production

Vials converting infographic
Glass Tubing

1. Tube loading

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2. Dimensional controls

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3. After-forming line

Compact Footprint

4. Annealing oven

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5. Cosmetic controls

Packaging

6. Packing machine

Stevanato Group’s glass converting lines are available as comprehensive turnkey packages, including the forming system and all auxiliary process equipment. To ensure the highest primary container quality, we also offer fully automatic washing equipment.

Our lines feature modules equipped with the highest technology and are all CE compliant, ensuring high precision glass vial manufacturing and operator safety:

Module Description
1. TUBE LOADERS continuous-feeding systems that ensure high operational efficiency with minimal human intervention.
2. DIMENSIONAL AND COSMETIC CONTROLS 100% inline inspection modules to guarantee that every vial meets the most stringent quality standards.
3. AFTER FORMING HANDLING SYSTEM engineered for gentle handling from the forming system to the annealing oven, preserving unaltered cosmetic quality and mechanical integrity.
4. ANNEALING OVENS designed to achieve an optimal thermal profile, ensuring high performance while maintaining total operator safety.
5. AUTOMATIC PACKING MACHINES high-precision systems that automatically pick and place containers into trays or blisters, readying the product for downstream processing.
Siliconization of vials

Enhancing performance: precision siliconization

Once the vial is formed, the internal surface treatment becomes essential for drug delivery. We offer integrated siliconization lines designed to optimize container performance and ensure the highest drug stability.

Silicone, applied as an emulsion or oil, acts as a high-performance lubricant. Its hydrophobic properties are critical for ensuring a high restitution rate, allowing the administration of the drug down to the last drop. Furthermore, this protective layer minimizes interactions between the drug product and the glass, preventing product adhesion and maintaining perfect container transparency.

Key benefits of our automated siliconization:

  • Superior gliding: increases performance between the glass and internal components, such as rubber stoppers
  • Reduced dead volume: improves the flow of liquid solutions, ensuring accurate dosing and reducing pharmaceutical waste
  • Enhanced stability: significantly limits the chemical interaction between the pharmaceutical product and the glass surface
  • Process versatility: engineered to handle the most common materials, including both silicone emulsions and silicone oils

Vial siliconization key features

  • 53A_Vial External Treatment

    High-efficiency electrical pre-heating ensures thermal consistency.

  • 112_Internal Siliconization Vial

    Independent delivery systems for each spray nozzle ensure maximum process stability.

  • 115_Cosmetic Quality

    High-accuracy volumetric pumps deliver exact and waste-free silicone dosing.

  • 338_silicone layer

    Optimized nozzles and airflows ensure uniform silicone distribution across all internal surfaces.

  • 74_Tools-Technology

    Flexible annealing lehrs offer electrical or gas heating as an inline or stand-alone unit

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