Cottoners

About Pharmaceutical Cottoners

Pharmaceutical cottoners are specialized machines used in the packaging process to insert a specific length of cotton, rayon, or polyester coil into containers such as pill bottles or vials.

The two types of cottoners that exist are inline and rotary. The former features a conveyer system and the latter has a rotary disc with several inserting heads.

Inline Cottoners

• Feature a conveyor system.
• Insert cotton into containers as they move along the production line.
• The inline design ensures continuous and efficient operation.

Rotary Cottoners

• Use a disc with several inserting heads.
• Cotton is precisely placed inside as the containers rotate.
• Their design allows for high-speed cotton insertion.

Importance of Cottoners for Pharma Industry

Why use cotton in pill containers? Good question. Unlike pill bottles picked up at the local pharmacy, bottles coming from elsewhere need protection inside for the pill themselves. Just like anything else that is susceptible to breaking during transport, packaging material is required. This is where cottoners enter the picture. Since there is always space left in the bottle, this space needs to be filled. Preferably with cotton from a cottoner. Not only does this prevent pills from breaking, but it also reduces any removal of important coatings on the medication.

The Use of Cotton

Cotton serves several purposes in pharmaceutical packaging.

• Protection: The use of cotton creates a soft barrier around pills, safeguarding them from damage during handling and transportation.
• Space Filling: Cotton helps fill all empty spaces in containers, which prevents pills from shifting. Ultimately reducing the risk of breakage.

Overall, these machines play a crucial role in ensuring medication safety and quality. They are robust, accurate, and seamlessly integrate into pharmaceutical packaging lines.