Primary packaging faces particular challenges in the pharmaceutical industry. In addition to exact object detection and reliable quality control, system components must comply with the strictest hygiene and safety standards. Even the smallest deviations can have an impact on product safety and regulatory compliance.
Sensors that are used in the direct product contact environment must be resistant to cleaning agents and disinfectants. Models with stainless steel housing and a degree of protection of IP69K meet these requirements and are also qualified for intensive washing and cleaning cycles thanks to Ecolab certification. This makes them suitable for use in aseptic production environments, as is standard in pharmaceutical filling and packaging technology.
One example is the P2KH002 reflex sensors with background suppression. Thanks to its compact format in the 2K size, it can also be installed in confined spaces. Robust sensor solutions with IO-Link 1.1 also offer extended diagnosis functions and simple parameterization. These technologies ensure that precise object detection is guaranteed even with shiny, reflective or varying packaging materials.
Photoelectronic sensors for harsh and cleaning-intensive environments are used in particular in the following areas of pharmaceutical primary packaging:
For primary packaging in the pharmaceutical industry, precision and hygiene must go hand in hand. Stainless steel sensors with IP69K protection and an IO-Link interface combine these requirements and enable reliable quality assurance from the first contact with the product. They therefore make a decisive contribution to compliance with regulatory requirements and the safety of pharmaceutical end products.
