SCHOTT vials made of glass

SCHOTT vials made of glass
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A full range of vials
Expert solutions from SCHOTT forma vitrum:
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For special requirements, we also offer inside-coated vials such as
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as well as SCHOTT TopLyo™ for optimum efficiency of the
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Three quality options to choose from
High quality from standard level
up to tailor-made solutions for the highest requirements.
Tailor-made solutions for the highest requirements
TopLine products are individually designed to meet advanced
TopLine
product requirements according to customer specifications –
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Advanced product solutions for superior demands
SCHOTT forma vitrum exclusive forming technology and
ClearLine
100% dimensional and cosmetic inspection ensure excellent
production performance on your filling lines.
High quality complying with international standards
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high-level quality that complies with international standards.
Continuous research and development ensures that our product portfolio
meets and exceeds the demands of today‘s and tomorrow‘s market place.
Consistent high quality through
state-of-the-art production equipment
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ClearLine – Advanced product
solutions for superior demands
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drugs and an excellent production performance on your filling and
packing lines.
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Advanced glass forming technology at SCHOTT forma vitrum
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TopLine – Tailor-made solutions
for the highest requirements
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Special expertise
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manufacturing high quality containers
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Production technology
meets top standards
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on our modern and technologically advanced production lines.
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for dimensional parameters.
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Inspection for forming defects during production.
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Dimensional camera inspection with precise accuracy.
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No more damage and contamination due to extremely
smooth transportation.
Careful handling of the annealed glass bodies is
performed by soft vacuum «fingers».
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and determines even the slightest defects on the
overall surface. The AIS is absolutely reliable and
the failure rejection mechanism meets current GMP
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TopLine and ClearLine products are packed in clear
rooms and protected packaging zones respectively.
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10.09/printed in Switzerland
Pharmaceutical Systems
SCHOTT forma vitrum ag
St. Josefen-Strasse 20
CH-9001 St. Gallen
Switzerland
Phone: +41 71 274 1600
Fax:
+41 71 274 1616
pharmaceutical_packaging@schott.com
www.schott.com/pharmaceutical_systems
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