The pharmaceutical and medical sector benefits from the enormous range of attributes and functionality offered by flexible packaging, such as those processes provided by Beck Packautomaten equipment.  Flexible packaging is ideal for everything from tablets and powders to creams and liquids, and in methods able to ensure an efficient barrier to contamination and to migration of contents.  It is also suitable for hygiene purposes, such as laundry provision and general cleanliness.

The nature of the packaging can be tailored to precisely meet the needs of the medicines or drugs being protected. Whether high or low heat resistance is required, full barrier properties or good porosity, flexible packaging and plastic films can offer the ideal solution.  The method of packaging and type of plastic film used can cope with any option, including packs which are easy-to-tear or offer tough resistance to tampering; those that offer high transparency or light exclusion; shrink or stretch capabilities; or plain or sophisticated print options including dosage indicators.

Plastic films are the most economic, safe and environmentally friendly method of containing goods on pallets or mixed loads whilst in transit - this brings major advantages in health and safety throughout the supply chain. Whether plain or printed they can allow visibility of the nature and condition of the consignment. Alternatively, coloured or opaque films can be used to prevent identification of high value products, thus reducing the risk of theft or tampering.  Films are available for conventional, shrink or stretch wrapping of products and an almost endless range of plain or printed films can be produced to collation wrap batches of products, either for distribution or for shelf-display as a multi-pack.