China, December 25th, 2025 As winter settles in and Christmas draws near, the usual rhythm of factory visits begins to slow. For Rich Packing, however, this quieter season is not a pause, but a strategic window to strengthen foundations, deepen customer relationships, and prepare for the year ahead.   A Visit That Mattered: Hong Kong Client Gains Hands-On Tablet Press Expertise     Technical Instruction of Tablet pressing Machine   While the pace of visits may ease, Rich Packing’s commitment to technical exchange remains unwavering. Recently, Carl, a client from Hong Kong, visited Rich Packing to take part in an in-depth, hands-on training session focused on tablet press technology. The visit centered on the HGZP-26D tablet press, which Carl had previously purchased but had not yet fully mastered in operation. Mary, General Manager of International Sales, together with Chief Engineer Victor Yang and the technical team, provided comprehensive on-site guidance. The training covered the entire workflow, from pill press machine structure and wiring, to component installation, commissioning, disassembly, and routine maintenance, ensuring a complete and practical understanding. Throughout the session, Carl actively raised operational questions: Q1: What should be considered when adjusting tablet weight of the tablet machine? A: 1) If tablet weight is insufficient, increase the feed setting while reducing pre-compression; if tablets are overweight, reduce feeding while increasing pre-compression. 2) Observe tablet shape. If tablets fail to form properly, slightly increase main compression. 3) During sampling, monitor pressure changes on the screen, allow the automated tablet machine to run several rotations, and sample only after pressure stabilizes. Q2: What should be checked before switching to automatic mode? A: Tablet weight and thickness must be fully adjusted first. Afterward, observe pressure values, and modify parameters only once average punch pressure stabilizes. Q3: Is changing the middle die convenient? Are tools required? A: Yes, and no tools are needed. A single operator can complete the tablet press machine’s mold change within 15 minutes.     Vacuum Feeder   During the demonstration, Carl noticed engineers using a ladder to remove the rotary tablet press’s feeding hopper and expressed concern about ceiling height limitations in Hong Kong facilities. After clarifying the conditions, Victor reassured him with a smile: “If hopper height is a concern, the vacuum feeder can simply be omitted which significantly shortens the hopper length.” At the conclusion of the visit, Mary presented Carl with a Christmas gift on behalf of Rich Packing. Carl later shared his impression: “This was a truly memorable learning experience. The explanations were clear and practical—and the Christmas gift was a wonderful surprise.”   &...

On December 4, 2025, Rich Packing Machinery – a leading enterprise with 32 years of expertise in pharmaceutical and packaging machinery manufacturing – welcomed a client from a renowned Lebanese nutraceutical producer. The core objective of the client's visit was to source a blister packaging machine capable of resolving three critical production challenges: severely limited workspace, frequent sealing defects in alu-alu blisters, and burrs from die-cutting. Following in-depth discussions and on-site testing, Senior Sales Manager Owen tailored his recommendation to the DPP-90R compact automatic blister packaging machine, which fully addressed the client's needs and secured a clear intent to purchase.     Client's Core Pain Points: Space Constraints and Packaging Defects Specializing in high-end nutraceutical production, the Lebanese client utilizes alu-alu blister packaging for multiple product lines – a format celebrated for its exceptional moisture and oxygen barrier properties, crucial for preserving the stability of sensitive ingredients. However, three long-standing issues have plagued its operations:   First, the factory's available space is extremely limited, with only 4㎡ allocated for new equipment, making traditional large-scale blister machines entirely incompatible. Second, the quality of alu-alu blister sealing is problematic, with frequent defects such as air leakage and incomplete sealing leading to high product scrap rates. Third, die-cut blister edges suffer from severe burrs, compromising product aesthetics and posing potential safety risks to end consumers.   The client presented on-site videos of their current production process to Owen, who quickly identified the root causes: the existing equipment uses a brush feeder, whose reciprocating motion directly scratches the aluminum foil – the primary reason for uneven sealing surfaces and a high volume of defective blister sheets. Additionally, rust spots on the old machine's die-cutting station indicated poor-quality, wear-prone blades, which are the main culprit behind the burr issue.     Tailored Solution: DPP-90R Compact Blister Machine Addresses All Pain Points Leveraging Rich Packing's profound expertise in alu-alu blister packaging technology and its diverse product portfolio, Owen promptly identified the DPP-90R small blister packaging machine as the optimal solution. Designed specifically for small-batch production and space-constrained environments, the machine boasts dimensions of 200*60*125cm and occupies a mere 1.56㎡, yet integrates full automation – including alu-alu cold forming, automatic feeding, heat sealing, traction, and die-cutting – perfectly aligning with the client's spatial requirements.   To tackle the core issue of alu-alu blister sealing defects, Owen recommended Rich Packing's orbital feeder, developed exclusively for alu-alu packaging. Unlike the client's outdated bru...

From September 1st to 3rd, 2025, Rich Packing, a leading enterprise in China's pharmaceutical packaging machinery industry, made a grand appearance at Booth 8A57 of CPhI South China (Shenzhen International Pharmaceutical Industry Expo) held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian).   The company focused on showcasing three innovative sets of equipment tailored for scenarios such as sticky gummy counting, high-precision blister packaging, and intelligent tablet pressing. During the expo, leveraging its outstanding technical performance, in-depth customized solutions, and 12 years of overseas localized service experience, Rich Packing attracted over 100 clients to stop and negotiate, and secured 22 intentional orders on-site, gaining success and morale before its global journey at Pharmtech 2025 in Moscow this November.     DSL-16R Gummy Counting and Bottling Machine   Based on filling 60 candies per bottle, the DSL-16R gummy counting machine can package gummies into 80 bottles per minute. It is suitable for various gummies with a diameter of less than 40mm, such as pectin, oiled, sanded, and sugar-coated gummies.   DSL 16R automatic gummy counter innovatively adopts an anti-stacking system with PTFE rollers, ensuring that the candies entering the counting vibration trough channel are clearly separated without multiple gummies sticking together. This solves the problem of frequent counting errors caused by the sticky nature of candy materials.     The raindrop-shaped counting channels in this gummy packaging machine is treated with a Teflon coating, which reduces the contact area between soft candies and the counting plate by 53% and the sliding friction by 34%. This enables gummies to slide more smoothly and enter the counting port at a more uniform speed.   All core components of the candy counting and bottling machine adopt a modular design. Due to the stickiness of gummies, the gummy filling counting machine requires regular periodic cleaning, and the duration of this cleaning process has a significant impact on candy packaging production. With this modular design, the entire cleaning process of the 16R model only takes 14 minutes, saving time, effort, and worry.     DPP Blister Packaging Machine Equipped with Visual Inspection The DPP 270Max Tablet and Capsule Blister Machine can package various tablets, capsules, soft capsules, etc., with a production capacity of up to 11,200 packs per minute.   Equipped with a German BASLER ace 2 series camera, DPP blister machine high speed realizes 100% online defect detection, accurately identifying defects in blister packaging such as missing pills, broken blisters, and poor aluminum foil sealing. The rejection accuracy rate is ≥99.99%.     The visual inspection system supports the iteration of the AI learning library and can adapt to different pharmaceutic...

Following the successful conclusion of the CPhI Shanghai Exhibition, Rich Packing, a leading enterprise in China's pharmaceutical and packaging machinery industry, will make a appearance at the CPhI Shenzhen Exhibition (8A57, Hall 8) from September 1st to 3rd.     At this exhibition, Rich Packing will launch two star products: the DSL-16R gummy counting and bottling machine specially developed for counting sticky gummies, and the HZP-15/20D intelligent rotary tablet press machine equipped with real-time pressure detection and an intelligent waste rejection system.     DSL-16R Counting and Bottling Machine Developed Specifically for Counting Sticky Gummies   Due to their special texture, sticky gummies are prone to problems such as adhesion and inaccurate counting during the counting process. Ordinary counting machines often fail to meet the requirements of efficient and precise production. The DSL-16R candy counting and bottling machine adopts a number of innovative designs to make gummy counting no longer a problem.   ♦ Equipped with a Z-type lifting feeder, which realizes preliminary separation and quantitative feeding of gummies at the feeding end. ♦ The gummy candy feeding hopper has a built-in stirring agitator to break up piles of gummies. ♦ According to the size of different gummies, a custom-designed PTFE anti-stacking rollers can be made to ensure that each passing gummy is separated. ♦ The Teflon-coated dimple-shaped counting channel minimizes the contact area between the candy and the counting plate, allowing the candy to slide faster and more smoothly. ♦ The size of the bottle mouth is 159% larger than that of ordinary counting machines, eliminating the blockage of gummies at the outlet.   The 16-channel 16R gummy counting machine with the above designs effectively reduces the sticky adsorption between gummies. It can perform high-speed counting and bottling of various gummies, achieving a maximum output of 80 bottles per minute and a counting accuracy of over 99.97%, providing an efficient and stable solution for candy packaging enterprises.   HZP-15/20D Intelligent Rotary Tablet Press   The pressure stability during the tablet pressing process directly affects key quality parameters such as tablet hardness and disintegration. Traditional tablet presses often suffer from reduced product qualification rates due to pressure fluctuations.   The HZP-15/20D intelligent rotary tablet machine uses high-precision pressure sensors to monitor the pressure of each punch in real time, and synchronously transmits the data to the central control system. When the pressure exceeds the preset range, the system will immediately issue an alarm and start the intelligent waste rejection device to automatically remove unqualified tablets, ensuring that the weight error of tablets in the same batch is within ±2%.   The production s...

Guangzhou, China | July 22, 2025 – Rich Packing conducted comprehensive technical training for new employees, with the core objective of ensuring every new team member masters the operational essentials and maintenance protocols of the company's core product line. This initiative establishes a solid foundation for delivering more professional and efficient services to global customers.     Capsule Filling Machine During the training session, senior engineers Yang and Li seamlessly integrated theoretical instruction with hands-on demonstrations. Beginning with the capsule filling machine, they meticulously detailed the equipment's core technology for precise powder and pellet metering and packaging while emphasizing parameter optimization strategies for different pharmaceutical properties. Under guidance, trainees learned to make precision adjustments based on capsule specifications and filler characteristics, ensuring each capsule complies with strict weight variance standards.     Tablet Press Machine The training then focused on the high-speed rotary tablet press. Instructors clearly explained die operation logic, pressure control systems, tablet weight monitoring, and rejection mechanisms. "Subtle pressure parameter adjustments directly impact tablet hardness and disintegration time," emphasized Engineer Yang while guiding trainees through practical operations to experience how pressure changes affect finished products. Trainees meticulously documented every detail from mold installation to tablet pressing processes.     Blister Packing Machine In the blister packaging machine operational area, training shifted to precise control of forming, heat sealing, and punching processes. Engineer Li specifically addressed temperature and pressure adjustments for different materials (PVC/PVDC, aluminum foil), ensuring aesthetically perfect and airtight blister seals that fully meet pharmaceutical protection and shelf-life requirements.   Tablet Capsule Counting Machine For precision counting operations, training covered the fully automatic capsule tablet counting machine and gummy counting machine with equal rigor. Senior engineers demonstrated the working principles of high-precision visual camera counting and sensor counting systems and calibration techniques for different products (e.g., micro-tablets, irregular-shaped gummies). Trainees practiced rapid changeovers between bottle/can specifications while maintaining zero counting errors.     Cartoning Machine The training concluded with detailed operation of the automatic cartooning machine. Senior engineers systematically explained the high-speed cartoner machine's efficient synchronization and stability controls – from instruction leaflet folding and medicine blister/bottle insertion to carton sealing, batch number printing, and online inspection. Trainees learn rapid mechanical adjustments for var...

Exhibition Overview Rich Packing participated in the CPHI China exhibition held in Shanghai from June 24 to 26, 2025. The exhibition attracted numerous domestic and international buyers, suppliers, and pharmaceutical industry professionals, providing Rich Packing with an excellent platform to showcase its capabilities and product advantages. During the event, the company actively communicated and interacted with customers to understand market demands and industry trends, laying a solid foundation for subsequent product development and market expansion.     Product Display Rich Packing's booth, located at NID50, featured an eye-catching design that attracted significant customer attention. The company displayed a variety of advanced pharmaceutical and packaging equipment, including: sachet pouch cartoning packaging line, high-speed tablet press, CCD camera counting machine, capsule and tablet counting and bottling line, NJP-1500D capsule filling machine and more.   These products were widely welcomed during the exhibition, with their advanced technology and high-efficiency operation receiving strong customer recognition.   sachet pouch cartoning packaging line: This equipment utilizes full servo technology, incorporating up to 10 advanced servo motors throughout the machine. It enables fully automated operation from single-dose powder/granule medicine soft pouch packaging to cartoning, significantly enhancing production efficiency and packaging quality. Its intelligent control system achieves filling accuracy of ±0.02g and allows flexible adjustments based on different packaging requirements.     High-Speed Tablet Press: The HGZP-26/40D and HGZP-45/75D high-speed rotary tablet presses feature high speed and efficiency, producing 260,000 and 680,000 tablets per hour respectively. Simultaneously, their intelligent control systems enable real-time pressure monitoring for each mold and achieve batch tablet weight deviations below 0.01g, ensuring tablet quality and consistency.   Capsule and Tablet Counting and Bottling Line: This complete production line enables rapid and accurate capsule/tablet counting and bottling, incorporating components like a bottle unscrambler, automatic high-speed counting and bottling machine, desiccant inserter, checkweigher, capping machine, induction aluminum foil sealer, and labeling machine. Counting accuracy exceeds 99.97%. Its advanced counting technology and bottling system effectively prevent drug waste and contamination.     High-Speed Capsule Filling Machine: The NJP-1500D pharmaceutical capsule machine accommodates full-size standard capsules (#000-#5) and fills powder/granules into hollow capsules. Output reaches up to 90,000 capsules per hour, meeting large-scale production demands. The quick mold change design reduces daily use, cleaning, and maintenance time by 68% compared to similar products. Patented turnt...

Those pop-out plastic bubbles or slim foil strips — which one actually keeps your medicine safer? Driven by stricter stability rules and wider adoption of blister and strip packs, the global unit-dose packaging market is expected to exceed USD 60 billion in the coming years. Millions of pills and capsules leave factories every day, and most of them travel in either blister packs or strip packs. You probably don’t think much about it when you grab a vitamin or a medicine, but understanding what is blister packaging in pharmacy and the differences with strip packaging can help manufacturers and patients alike choose the right blister strip or medicine strip format for safety and convenience.. In this article, we’ll explore how blister and strip packaging work, what makes each format outstanding, and how manufacturers choose the right pack and machine for smooth production.     Key Takeaways ● What blister packaging means, how it’s made and FAQs. ● What strip packaging is and how strip packs are made. ● A manufacturer-focused comparison between blister packaging and strip packaging formats. ● How to choose blister pack machines and strip pack machines and what machine features matter.   1. What Is Blister Packaging?   Ever notice the little plastic-and-foil packs for your vitamins or painkillers? Those are blister packs. Blister packaging means sealing tablets or capsules into individual cavities, usually backed with foil. It is one of the most common forms of medicine blister packaging in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, designed to protect medicines from moisture, light, and contamination. Here are some facts about blister pack medication formats: ● They can be made with rigid or semi-rigid plastic, often PVC or PVDC, forming individual cavities. ● Each cavity is sealed with a foil or film to protect the medicine. ● Many medicine blister packs can be designed for single-dose use, improving patient adherence.   ➤ Blister Packaging Types   There are several blister pack types, each designed for a specific need. Manufacturers select among different types of blister pack based on product sensitivity, line speed, and patient handling requirements. Therefore, knowing the main types makes it easier to balance protection, convenience, and efficiency. 1. Formed Cavity Blisters Also known as heat-sealed blisters, these blister packaging examples use heat to shape a plastic sheet into cavities that snugly fit each tablet or capsule. This type is widely used in medicine blister packaging and capsule blister packs because it offers excellent protection against moisture and light. Typical uses: ♦ Moisture-sensitive tablets ♦ Capsules with fragile coatings ♦ Products requiring long shelf life   2. Cold-Form Blisters     Cold-form blisters use aluminum-based laminate...

    When a long holiday approaches, production teams usually focus on final orders, shipment deadlines, and workforce planning. Machines are often shut down quickly once production stops, with the assumption that they can simply be restarted after the break.   In reality, Long holidays are often when hidden machine problems begin — not because the equipment is running, but because it isn’t. In many packaging and pharmaceutical plants, unexpected failures after a long break are caused not by machine quality, but by improper shutdown and restart procedures.   Machines may remain idle for days or even weeks, exposed to humidity, dust, and temperature fluctuations. Without proper preparation, this idle time can lead to corrosion, contamination, mechanical degradation, and unexpected faults during restart.   Experienced engineers understand one simple principle:a smooth restart always begins with a correct shutdown.   In today’s article, we’ll show you how to properly shut down packaging and pharmaceutical machines before a long holiday, and how to restart them safely when production resumes, take our workshop as an example.   Why “Simply Turning Off the Machine” Is Not Enough   Once production stops, many teams believe the job is done.Power off, lock the door, and wait for the holiday to end.   However, as a manufacture, I can tell you that packaging and pharmaceutical machines are not designed to remain idle without preparation.   During normal production, machines operate regularly. Moving parts stay lubricated, surfaces remain dry, and operators can quickly notice abnormal conditions.   During a long holiday shutdown, however:   ● Machines stop moving for extended periods ● Factory ventilation and air conditioning may be reduced ● Humidity levels often increase   For precision equipment like tablet press and capsule filling machines, even small environmental changes can have a significant impact. Metal surfaces may oxidize, powder residue can harden, and lubricants may dry out or separate.   Many post-holiday problems—such as abnormal noise, unstable operation, sensor errors, or rusted tooling—are not caused by machine quality, but by insufficient shutdown preparation.   These issues rarely appear immediately.They often surface only after production restarts — when schedules are tight and problems become costly.   This is why experienced engineers treat long-term shutdown as a controlled process, not a pause.   Possible Problems During Long Idle Periods     When machines sit unused for days or weeks, several risks quietly build up. 1. Dust accumulates more easily 2. Residual powders may absorb moisture 3. Bare metal surfaces may oxidize 4. Lubricants may settle or dry   Moisture in the air can lead to corrosion on exposed metal parts, especially like filling zones an...

Hard capsules are popular in both pharmaceuticals and supplements because they handle a wide range of fills—powders, granules, pellets, or blends—and they scale without changing the dosage form. The challenge is that hard-capsule lines can be sensitive to small shifts. Shell condition affects opening and closing. Fill flow and blend behavior affect weight variation. Humidity, static, and feeding practice often show up quickly as rejects and downtime.   In this guide, capsule manufacturing means producing filled hard capsules using purchased empty shells. The workflow runs from shell selection and controlled handling through fill readiness, blending, hard capsule filling, in-process control, inspection, compliance and troubleshooting basics, and finally primary packaging and storage protection.     Stage 1 — Capsule Manufacturing: Shell Selection & Incoming Handling (Gelatin vs HPMC)   Shell choice sets the limits for the rest of hard capsule manufacturing. For filled hard capsules, the common decision is between gelatin and HPMC (vegetarian) shells.   A practical selection usually comes down to three points: ● Formulation sensitivity: Hygroscopic or humidity-sensitive fills raise the risk of clumping, sticking, and weight drift, so shell choice and handling matter more. ● Market requirements: Vegetarian positioning or region-driven expectations often point to HPMC. ● Cost and supply consistency: Gelatin is widely used and often more cost-effective when handling conditions are stable.   Incoming shells should be treated as a controlled material. Storage conditions during transit, batch-to-batch consistency, and how shells are staged before production can show up later as brittleness, softening, static issues, or closing problems—issues that are easy to blame on the filler but often start upstream.   Table A — Gelatin vs HPMC (Quick Comparison) Factor Gelatin Capsules HPMC Capsules Common reason to choose Cost-effective, widely used Vegetarian positioning; broad market fit Moisture sensitivity More sensitive to handling swings Often more tolerant, still needs control Typical best fit Stable powders/granules with controlled storage Hygroscopic or “tricky” fills; vegetarian requirement Typical handling risks Brittleness (too dry) or softening (too humid) Variation by grade; align performance expectations Dissolution notes Common baseline behavior Can differ by grade/formulation; verify if critical Practical takeaway Strong choice with stable handling conditions Strong choice when formulation/market needs push it     Stage 2 — Store & Condition Empty Capsules (Material Handling)   Even the right shell can fail if it’s handled poorly. In capsule manufacturing, shell conditioning is one of the fastest ways to prevent early-run rejects without changing any filler parameters. Empty hard capsules should be ...

Zhuhai, China - January 9th, 2026    “2026” in sparklers   The adventure continued as Rich Packing’s team wrapped up their relaxing stay at Yushan Hot Springs Resort. After the unforgettable celebrations and moments of relaxation, the group dove into more fun-filled activities that made the trip truly special. From exciting games to a thrilling strawberry picking experience, there was no shortage of laughter and bonding.   The Excitement Continues: A Bundle of Fun Activities!    Mary was playing a tossing game   After the delicious meals and the surprise birthday celebrations, the excitement continued as the team explored everything the resort had to offer. Upon check-in, each person received a bundle of vouchers—one for a massage, one for a bike ride, one for the temple fair, and fifteen game vouchers that instantly became the center of attention. Lulu introduced the rules with her usual calm smile: the vouchers could be used to join games or exchanged for small gifts. If anyone wanted more, all they needed to do was participate in various activities around the resort. “What’s the fastest way to earn more?” someone asked. “You’ll see what I mean later.” Lulu said with a mischievous grin. From 8 p.m., the game booths opened. Most stalls remained quiet, but in one corner a crowd had gathered, pressing around a single booth. Cheers erupted with every win, and groans followed every loss. Hailey, the company copywriter, edged closer, trying to make sense of the excitement. She watched colleagues wave vouchers, cheer each other on, and anxiously wait for something to happen. "What game could be causing all this chaos?" she thought, her curiosity growing as she noticed the dice tumbling across the table and the eager anticipation on everyone’s faces. Slowly, it dawned on her—this was the much-talked-about big-or-small game that Lulu had hinted at earlier. She laughed to herself. It was clear why this game had become the resort’s star attraction: it wasn’t just about winning vouchers, but about the shared suspense, the laughter, and the way strangers at nearby stalls turned into an audience for one another. By the time the lights dimmed, that little stall had given everyone a story to tell back at the office.   The game vouchers Ling won   Late-Night Relaxation: Soaking, Games, and Laughter   As the temple fair drew to a close, many decided to end the night with a warm soak in the hot springs. Dressed in soft yukatas and slippers, small groups strolled together toward the resort’s numerous pools, each one boasting a different temperature and different herbal blend.     Yushan hot spring   Lesley and her friends approached the challenge like seasoned tacticians. They adopted a “guerrilla strategy,” following a strict rule: no pool for more than five minutes. In just 30 minutes, they ma...