R&D & high Volume Manufacturing Systems for Syringe Barrel & BCT Coating
Sono-Tek’s extended horn ultrasonic nozzles apply uniform coatings of Heparin, Silicone, EDTA or clotting agents to the side walls of blood collection tubes or syringe barrels. Ultrasonic nozzles are also capable of layering coatings with targeted coverage of part or all of the tube. The soft nature of the atomized spray adheres to the tube side walls without material collecting on the base of the tubes. Sono-Tek ultrasonic nozzle systems are used for blood collection tube coating processes in R&D settings and can be easily integrated into high volume manufacturing lines. Sono-Tek provides a complete turn-key solution for your needs. Our proprietary spray technology is used by some of the largest blood collection tube manufacturers in the world.
High volume coating systems are typically configured with an array of up to 10 ultrasonic nozzles, and are designed to integrate with manufacturer’s lines. Custom configurations are available. Sono-Tek works closely with our customers to provide the best solution for their production needs. We have over 20 years of experience with syringe barrel and blood collection tube coating processes.
The Sono-Tek advantage for blood collection tube coating:
- Unique ultrasonic atomization technology
- Manipulation of ultrasonics precisely in and out of tube inner diameter
- Proprietary multiplex precision reagent dosing system
- Fully automated control of electronics
- Fast track to enter BCT market
- 20+ years of BCT and syringe coating process experience
- Proprietary follow-up treatment of coated tubes
- High-volume throughput in excess of 45,000 units/hour
- Multiple coating capability (non-overlapped or layered)
- Full process validation according to FDA requirements
(Left) Sono-Tek ultrasonic nozzles also offer the ability to control atomized spray to desired areas for layered blood collection tube coating applications.