Push-strips

Innovative Strip Packaging from Romaco Siebler

Push Packs combine the barrier properties of strip packaging with the opening mechanism of blisters.

Simply press the tablets out of the strip.

Your challenges

  • More material and cost savings

  • Sustainable production

  • Alternative to Al/Al blisters

  • Flexible Design

  • High barrier requirements


Our solution

  • Material savings with Push Packs
  • Lower consumption of packaging material compared to PVC and Al/Al blisters
  • Cost savings of up to 60%
  • Push Pack foil is thinner than blister foil
  • Push Pack foil weighs less than blister foil
  • Push Pack foil is PVC free
  • Improved sustainability

  • Air-, light- and moisture-tight unit dose packaging
  • Extended shelf life
  • Push-through foil can be combined with either a multilayer laminated or a transparent barrier foil
  • Choice of aluminium foil thickness from 9 µm to 25 µm

  • Regarded as child resistant: material does not tear
  • Senior friendly: easy to open
  • Simpley press the tablet out of the pocket with your thumb

  • Push Packs are available in standard rectangular formats or as customized strip designs
  • Unique die-cutting technology from Romaco Siebler enables indivually shaped Push Packs
  • Heat-sealing machines in the Siebler HM 1 series pack anything from 800 to 7.000 tablets per minute

  • Larger foil print area compared Al/Al blisters
  • Extra space for marketing messages
  • High product recognition value
  • Double-sided print mark control possible

What you can expect

  • Sustainable strip packaging

  • Convenience - the product itself can be pushed out smoothly

  • Unique look, touch and feel

  • Safe packaging

  • Use of our PacTech laboratory to test your application


Application Note

Foil Tests

Product development and process optimisation

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Safe and simple packaging?

Are you looking for a push strip packaging solution? Our PacTech laboratory can help you to find the right customized Siebler Solution. Moreover, our PacTech supports you e.g. with existing push-strip packaging analyses.

FAQ

What industries can benefit from Romaco's push-strip packaging solutions?

Romaco push-strip packaging solutions are primarily designed for the pharmaceutical industry but are also suitable for nutraceuticals, functional foods and veterinary medicine.

Is the push-strip packaging customizable for different tablet shapes and sizes?

Yes, Romaco's push-strip packaging solutions can be customized for different tablet and capsule shapes by adjusting cavity design, material choice and strip configuration. Features like perforations, branding and various sealing options ensure optimal protection and user convenience.

What are the minimum order quantities for Romaco's push-strip packaging solutions?

Romaco itself provides the machinery for push-strip packaging, not the packaged products, so there are no fixed minimum order quantities. However, MOQs depend on the material suppliers and contract manufacturers using Romaco's equipment.

How is the product protected from external factors like moisture and air?

Romaco's push-strip packaging solutions use high-barrier materials like aluminum-aluminum or paper-aluminum foils, combined with precise sealing technology to protect against moisture, air and light.

What testing protocols are available for packaging durability in extreme conditions?

Romaco supports stability testing under ICH guidelines, including temperature, humidity and light exposure tests, as well as burst, peel and seal integrity tests.

Can the push-strip packaging solution be used for non-tablet products, such as capsules or powders?

Yes, Romaco's push-strip packaging solutions can be used for capsules by adjusting the cavity design. They are not ideal for powders since the format is designed for solid dosage forms rather than free-flowing materials.

Can Romaco's packaging be printed with specific branding elements, including logos or product information, batch numbers and instructions directly on the foil?

Yes, Romaco's push-strip packaging supports custom printing for logos, product information, batch numbers and instructions directly on the foil.