Palamides Pharma Automatic Delivery & Collator System

The Palamides Pharma Automatic Delivery & Collator System is a purpose-built post-press automation solution engineered for the unique demands of pharmaceutical print production. Designed specifically for lightweight pre-fold leaflets and pharmaceutical package inserts, this advanced collator automates the most labour-intensive stage of production by accurately collating, jogging, stacking, and delivering finished products ready for packing or further processing.

Developed for installation behind pharmaceutical folding machines, the Pharma system dramatically improves workflow efficiency while maintaining the precise stack quality required by pharmaceutical manufacturers. By eliminating manual jogging and reducing operator handling, the system can increase net production performance by up to 100%, helping printers improve throughput, reduce labour costs, and maintain consistently high production standards.

Key Features

• Automated collator for pharmaceutical pre-fold products
• Intelligent collating, jogging, stacking, and delivery
• Designed specifically for pharmaceutical leaflet production
• Processes lightweight papers from 35 gsm
• Delivers edge-accurate, perfectly aligned stacks
• Increases net production performance by up to 100%
• Reduces manual handling and operator fatigue
• Available as Pharma800 and Pharma1000 configurations
• Suitable for multi-up pharmaceutical production
• Seamless integration with folding machines

Intelligent Collating & Automated Delivery

The Pharma system automates the collection and organisation of folded pharmaceutical inserts directly after the folding process.

Each product is automatically collated, counted, jogged, and delivered into precisely aligned stacks, eliminating the time-consuming manual jogging traditionally required for lightweight pharmaceutical leaflets. The result is consistent, edge-accurate bundles that are immediately ready for packaging or downstream production.

Automated delivery improves productivity while reducing the risk of handling errors and product damage.

Designed for Pharmaceutical Printing

Unlike general-purpose post-press equipment, the Pharma system has been developed specifically for pharmaceutical leaflet production.

Ultra-lightweight folded inserts require exceptional precision during stack formation due to their thin paper stock and high sheet counts. The Pharma system handles these delicate products with accuracy, ensuring consistently square, stable stacks while maintaining the high quality standards expected within pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Its specialised design makes it ideal for companies producing pharmaceutical package inserts, patient information leaflets, and other lightweight folded products.

High-Efficiency Stack Formation

One of the most time-consuming operations in pharmaceutical print finishing is manually jogging stacks of hundreds of lightweight folded products.

The Pharma system automates this process by delivering perfectly aligned, edge-accurate stacks with minimal operator involvement. This significantly reduces labour requirements while improving production consistency and increasing throughput across the entire finishing line.

Operators spend less time handling finished products and more time supervising production, creating a safer and more efficient working environment.

Flexible Production Configurations

The Palamides Pharma system is available in two production configurations to suit different manufacturing requirements:

• Pharma800 – supporting production of up to five products across the machine width.
• Pharma1000 – supporting production of up to six products across the machine width.

Both models integrate seamlessly behind pharmaceutical folding machines and can be configured to match varying production capacities and workflow requirements.

Increased Productivity & Reduced Labour

By replacing manual collection and jogging with intelligent automated delivery, the Pharma system enables pharmaceutical printers to achieve significantly higher production efficiency.

Benefits include:

• Up to 100% increase in net performance
• Reduced manual handling
• Consistent stack quality
• Improved workflow efficiency
• Lower operator fatigue
• Faster downstream packaging processes

The result is a more productive and reliable pharmaceutical print finishing operation with consistently high-quality output.

Why Choose the Palamides Pharma?

The Palamides Pharma Automatic Delivery & Collator System is purpose-built for pharmaceutical print production, combining intelligent collating, precision stack formation, and automated delivery to optimise the handling of lightweight folded inserts.

Whether producing patient information leaflets, pharmaceutical package inserts, or other pre-fold products, the Pharma system delivers the accuracy, efficiency, and reliability required to meet the demanding standards of the pharmaceutical industry while significantly improving productivity and reducing manual labour.