INJECTION PEN PRE-ASSEMBLY SYSTEM
ULTRA-HIGH-SPEED CORE MECHANISM ASSEMBLY PLATFORM | 5-CELL MODULAR ARCHITECTURE
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160
PARTS / MIN
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≥85%
TARGET OEE
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≥98%
PRODUCT YIELD
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≥1.33
Cpk
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Technical Specifications
| System Architecture | 5 Independent Cells + Palletizing Unit | 12 Precision Stations per Cell |
| Components Processed | 13 micro-components per pen mechanism |
| Servo Axes | 26 multi-axis servo motors (Bosch Rexroth) |
| Force / Torque Monitoring | KISTLER load cells | 100% force-displacement curve per unit |
| Dimensional Inspection | Keyence LVDT + Vision | 1–10 μm measurement accuracy |
| Injection Force Test | 330 mm/s stroke | 10.0 N ± 1.0 N acceptance window |
| MTBF / MTTR | ≥ 8 hours / ≤ 2 minutes |
| Autonomous Operation | 2 hours continuous without operator intervention | Max 3 operators |
| Changeover | 10 recipe-driven points | No mechanical tooling change |
| Tooling Durability | < 0.05 mm wear over 5-year service life at 160 PPM |
| Noise Level | < 75 dB(A) at 1 m |
| Palletizing | 12 × 20 = 240 pcs/tray | Automatic batch separation |
Control Platform & Compliance
| PLC | Siemens S7-1500 (CPU 1517-3PN/DP) | TIA Portal V19 |
| HMI | Advantech PPC-618W industrial panel (bilingual) |
| Network | Profinet real-time | OPC-UA for MES/SCADA integration |
| Cam Control | 32 Global Cams + 32 Cell Cams | Absolute encoder (0–359°) |
| Data Integrity | 21 CFR Part 11 | 5-element audit trail | 99+ user accounts | PDF export |
| Validation | GAMP 5 V-model | FAT (IT/OT/Run) | SAT | IQ/OQ/PQ | RTM |
| Safety | CE 2006/42/EC | ISO 13849 PL-d interlocks | E-stop < 0.5 s |
| Source Code | Open architecture - PLC/HMI/Vision code delivered without password protection |
5-Cell Assembly Process
Cell 1 - Loading & Vision: Component feeding with Keyence orientation verification. Lead screw direction confirmed before entry.
Cell 2 - Sub-Assembly: Precision insertion with LVDT height measurement. Dimensional accuracy: 1–10 μm.
Cell 3 - Consolidation: Rotor rib / bushing slot alignment. LVDT continuous verification of Gear 2, clutch sub-assembly, and plunger heights.
Cell 4 - Threading: Dose sleeve, spring, and button assembly. Force applied only at thread engagement position. Vision verifies dose button color (multi-variant).
Cell 5 - Testing: KISTLER torque & injection force test (330 mm/s, 10.0 N ± 1.0 N). Force-displacement curve stored per unit. Vision confirms "0" position alignment before discharge.
GMP Material Selection
| Product Contact | AISI 304 (0Cr19Ni9) austenitic stainless steel |
| High-Wear Parts | AISI 440 (7Cr17) hardened stainless steel |
| Polymers | Medical-grade PEEK + Acetal Copolymer (POM) |
| Mold Tooling | P20 / H13 / S136 tool steel | CNC ±0.005 mm | Ra ≤ 0.4 μm |
| Seals | PTFE / EPDM (FDA-compliant) |
| Lubrication | 100% food-grade, isolated from product contact areas |
Project Delivery: 8–12 Months
| Concept & Feasibility | 2–4 weeks |
| Design & Engineering | 8–10 weeks (URS, FDS/HDS/SDS, 3D layout, mold design) |
| Mold & Tooling | 6–8 weeks (CMM 100% inspection) |
| Manufacturing | 12–16 weeks |
| FAT | 2–3 weeks (IT / OT / Run testing with production-grade samples) |
| SAT & Qualification | 2–4 weeks (IQ/OQ support, ≥72 hours training) |
| Warranty | 1 year standard (extendable to 3) | ≤12 h on-site (China) / 72 h (international) |
| Remote Support | 24/7 VPN diagnostics | Critical spares within 48 hours globally |
Premium Component Ecosystem
| Siemens | Rexroth | Keyence | KISTLER | SKF / FAG |
| PLC & HMI | Servo Drives | Vision & LVDT | Force / Torque | Bearings |
The DROFEN automatic injection pen pre-assembly machine is engineered for high-speed assembly of insulin pen and GLP-1 pen core mechanisms at 160 parts per minute. This 5-cell modular platform integrates 26 servo axes, KISTLER force monitoring, and Keyence vision inspection to assemble 13 micro-components into a complete dosing mechanism with ≥98% yield and Cpk ≥1.33. The system is designed for pharmaceutical manufacturers and CDMOs requiring 21 CFR Part 11 compliant data integrity, recipe-driven changeover without mechanical tooling changes, and full GAMP 5 validation support including FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ documentation.
DROFEN delivers turnkey injection pen assembly lines from concept through qualification, with open-source PLC/HMI code and ≥20-year equipment lifespan.
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