Application
Plastic thermoforming for the medical and hospital sector
The pharmaceutical and medical industry requires a high level of technical mastery, cleanliness, and traceability. RBL Plastiques supports pharmaceutical laboratories, medical device manufacturers, CDMOs, hospitals, and production sites in the Design and manufacture of custom plastic solutions, from prototype to controlled series.
Thermoforming
Thermoforming, a dedicated solution for pharmaceutical laboratories
The plastic thermoforming allows To produce stable, lightweight and sterilisable packaging and technical parts, perfectly suited to the’pharmaceutical or medical environment. It also allows for tailor-made compatibility with sterilisation processes.
This approach is particularly relevant to the primary and secondary packaging, laboratory preparation and dispensing trays, medical blisters, shells, and inserts, as well as the cleanroom handling supports.
Technical Parts & Packaging
Catalog for the medical sector
Technical parts and sub-assemblies for medical
Protective caps and rigid shells for medical devices.
Medical packaging
Laboratory supports, medical device packaging trays, presentation packaging for medical and surgical kits.The advantages of thermoforming for the pharmaceutical industry
Health and safety and material compatibility
Thermoforming uses polymers suitable for the medical sector (PETG, medical PVC, medical PS, sterilizable ABS, antimicrobial ABS, biocompatible PLA) guaranteeing Chemical neutrality and resistance to ETO sterilisation, irradiation or autoclave.
Functionality and ergonomics suitable for medical devices
Freedom of form allows for optimisation of protection, stability and handling ergonomics., essential for ensuring caregiver actions. The parts obtained precisely meet the Usage constraints in the healthcare sector.
Reliability and compliance for healthcare manufacturers
Thermoforming provides a High reproducibility and stable compliance thanks to documented and tracked parameters. This mastery is underpinned by our expertise in plastic thermoforming and our approach to certifications.
Complete support, from prototype to series production
Chaque projet est cadré par notre internal design office who analyses the product's behaviour, the’usage environment (clean room, laboratory, hospital, patient) as well as sanitary and technical constraints. Once studied, we will support you throughout the entire production chain.
Full traceability and document control
Rigorous material tracking (batch, origin, compliance), archiving of manufacturing parameters and systematic parts check keys to ensure perfect reliability.
Stable processes and high reproducibility
Robotic thermoforming and cutting lines ensuring a consistent repeatability from batch to batch, a Key point for medical devices and pharmaceutical flows.
Environment suitable for medical requirements
Cleanliness, inspection and handling protocols in line with the requirements of hospital environments, laboratories, and cleanrooms.
Expertise
Integration into the health and medical value chain
In healthcare, every stage of the product cycle counts. Our solutions accompany the product from the laboratory to the end-user, with no breaks or loss of compliance.
Shapes, rigidities, anchor points, Opening modes and chemical compatibilities are studied to ensure the safety of the contents, the Precision of medical gesture and the reliability of repeated manipulations.
Frequently asked questions
How does RBL Plastique ensure material compatibility for pharmaceutical use?
Our selection of thermoplastic materials for healthcare, relies on chemical neutrality, behaviour with active ingredients, and resistance to sterilisation processes.
Furthermore, using USP Class VI, ISO 10993 compliant polymers and to the European Pharmacopoeias, with supporting subject file and validation.
Can the parts be sterilised?
Indeed, We recommend the material based on the intended process: Ethylene Oxide (ETO), steam autoclave, gamma irradiation. Validation tests ensure dimensional and functional post-treatment stability.
Quels types de plastiques sont utilisés dans le domaine de la santé ?
According to the intended end-use of the plastic solution, we select a material from the following range: PETG, medical PVC, medical PS, sterilised ABS. For specific projects, we can use alternative materials like PLA biocompatible, bio-based material.
PEEK can also be used to manufacture packaging solutions that are resistant to very high temperatures. It allows a A qualified alternative to steel or aluminium plates that are often too abrasive.
We guide the choice depending on the contact, sterilisation and mechanical constraints expressed at the start of the project.
Is it possible to incorporate recycled materials?
We can incorporate up to 100% of recycled material. The level of integration is estimated and chosen during the study and design phase, primarily based on the final use of the part and according to our clients' requirements.
Please note that recycled materials guarantee the same mechanical performance as virgin polymers and allow manufacturers to meet their CSR objectives while optimising production costs.
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