SCHOTT vials made of glass

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A full range of vialsExpert solutions from SCHOTT forma vitrum: Trust our experience

For special requirements, we also offer inside-coated vials such as ®

as well as SCHOTT TopLyo™ for optimum efficiency of the

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High quality complying with international standards

high-level quality that complies with international standards.

Three quality options to choose from

TopLine

ClearLine

StandardLine

Advanced product solutions for superior demands

SCHOTT forma vitrum exclusive forming technology and

100% dimensional and cosmetic inspection ensure excellent

production performance on your filling lines.

Tailor-made solutions for the highest requirements

TopLine products are individually designed to meet advanced

product requirements according to customer specifications –

Continuous research and development ensures that our product portfolio

meets and exceeds the demands of today‘s and tomorrow‘s market place.

High quality from standard level up to tailor-made solutions for the highest requirements.

Consistent high quality throughstate-of-the-art production equipment

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ClearLine – Advanced productsolutions for superior demands

ClearLine

drugs and an excellent production performance on your filling and

packing lines.

ClearLine produ

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ded for superior quality requirements.

Advanced glass forming technology at SCHOTT forma vitrum

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TopLine – Tailor-made solutionsfor the highest requirements

TopLine -

tions for the highest quality requirements. TopLine products are developed in

for dimensional and cosmetic aspects

optimization of the production performance.

TopLine guarantees «zero defect» for critical aspects

Partnership for qualityimprovement programs

customer, TopLine products are

requirements and the production

environment of the customer.

100% reliable quality control is supported by detailed, real-time process feedback from highlyadvanced, proprietary visual inspection technology

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Special expertise

size and even the position of the defect

on the container. The state-of-the-art

visual inspection technology was deve-

inspection for vials and pen cartridges

including containers up to 50 ml and

special sizes and shapes. All key surfaces

of the container are inspected, including

internal neck and collar, seal face, shoul-

such as scratches, cracks, micro cracks,

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mations, airlines, and particles are auto-

matically classified.

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requirements for TopLine products.

in glass technology and manufactu-

ring guarantees the superior quality of ®

properties, high chemical resistance, and

excellent cosmetic properties as well as

tight geometric tolerances in diameter

and thickness are the starting point for

manufacturing high quality containers

with an excellent performance on the

Glass

AIS identifies and differentiates smallest defects by type, size, and position on the container

Premium quality glass tubing from SCHOTT is the starting point for a perfect pharmaceutical container.

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on our modern and technologically advanced production lines.

Background:Ergonomic design of production area to keep permanent high cleanliness level.

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Precise forming technology leads to high Cpk values for dimensional parameters.

Inspection for forming defects during production.

Dimensional camera inspection with precise accuracy.

No more damage and contamination due to extremelysmooth transportation.

Careful handling of the annealed glass bodies is performed by soft vacuum «fingers».

The automated visual inspection system, AIS, detects and determines even the slightest defects on the overall surface. The AIS is absolutely reliable and the failure rejection mechanism meets current GMP standards.

TopLine and ClearLine products are packed in clear rooms and protected packaging zones respectively. Specially designed packing robots place the productinto Akylux® or Biblex® boxes.

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Pharmaceutical Systems SCHOTT forma vitrum agSt. Josefen-Strasse 20CH-9001 St. GallenSwitzerlandPhone: +41 71 274 1600Fax: +41 71 274 1616pharmaceutical_packaging@schott.comwww.schott.com/pharmaceutical_systems

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