Mactec has designed and built small- to medium-output packaging equipment since 2004, from our headquarters in Sayreville, New Jersey. You do not need a finished specification to start. Most projects begin with a product, a package idea and a production goal. This is how we take that to a running machine.
1. Tell us what you need to package
Describe the product, the package you have in mind, your current process and your output goal. The packaging equipment RFQ checklist lists the information that helps most. If your product or package is confidential, we can sign a confidentiality agreement before you share drawings or samples.
2. Samples and feasibility review
Our engineers review your drawings and samples of the product, packaging materials and containers to judge which platform fits: blister, pouch or rotary monoblock, or whether the application needs custom engineering. Where practical, we run your samples on a Mactec machine at our facility.
3. Budgetary proposal
You receive a budgetary proposal that separates the base machine from options such as feeders, printers, inspection equipment, tooling and change parts. A budgetary proposal is a starting point for capital planning, not a final machine specification.
4. Final configuration and quotation
Once formats, operations and acceptance criteria are agreed, we issue a firm quotation with the delivery schedule for your configuration. Standardized machines usually take less time than custom systems, and your quotation states the schedule for your scope.
5. Build and factory acceptance testing
Every Mactec machine is designed, engineered and built in the USA at our New Jersey headquarters. Customers can visit Mactec to witness factory acceptance testing against the criteria agreed during the project.
6. Installation, validation and training
Our team installs the equipment on site and supports your validation with IQ/OQ documents, so it runs to your requirements. Standard Mactec machines run on electrical power and compressed air; each model page lists its requirements. We provide validation documentation support, including IQ/OQ protocol support, operator manuals and parts lists, along with operator and maintenance training.
7. Support after start-up
On-site service is a phone call away, spare parts are stocked at our New Jersey headquarters, and our tooling services let you add new products or formats to the same machine. Ask our team about remote troubleshooting for your configuration.
Questions customers ask us
Can the machine print lot numbers and expiration dates?
Yes. Lot numbers, expiration dates and other variable data can be printed in line, and the printer type depends on the package. UDI printing for medical devices is reviewed for each project.
Can it inspect the package or what it prints?
Inspection is configured per project. A documented project on two MT150 blister machines used pinhole detection and a vision system for presence verification and rejection. Print verification (OCR/OCV) is reviewed for each project. Tell us whether you need print positioned correctly or read and verified, because those are different requirements.
Can the package be flushed with nitrogen?
Nitrogen flushing is reviewed for each project, and residual-oxygen targets are confirmed during testing.
Will it work in a cleanroom or regulated area?
Tell us about your cleanroom or regulated-area requirements. Product-contact parts and cleaning access are reviewed with your quality team during the proposal.
How quickly can we change products?
Tooling changes are designed to be quick, often taking minutes. The time depends on the machine, the tooling and the product.
Buying questions
What does the base price include?
Tooling for one package format, factory acceptance testing at our Sayreville, New Jersey plant, and layout drawings, electrical and air drawings, plus a manual with a spare-parts list. Installation, training, crating, freight, validation documents, extra formats and options are quoted separately.
How much does a machine cost?
Compare the typical quote ranges on the model pages. Your proposal lists the base machine and each option separately.
When does the delivery clock start?
When the purchase order, down payment, material specifications and signed drawings are in. For example, recent proposals list about 12 to 16 weeks to factory acceptance testing for the MT Tabletop and about 4 to 6 months for the MT100. Your proposal states its own schedule.
What warranty do you offer?
A limited warranty of 12 months after delivery or 2,080 machine hours, whichever comes first. Full terms are on our Terms & Conditions page.
Can we finance it?
Mactec can introduce you to independent financing companies; Mactec doesn't offer direct financing. Approval and terms are set by the financing provider. See our financing page.
What is a factory acceptance test?
A factory acceptance test (FAT) is the run of your machine, with your product and materials, at our Sayreville, New Jersey plant before it ships. You can witness it. The acceptance criteria are agreed in the proposal.
How do payments work?
Your proposal defines the deposit, progress and final payments. One recent proposal used 50% with the purchase order, 30% at the earlier of 16 weeks after the order was received or acceptance-test readiness, and the final 20% under its acceptance and shipment terms. Full payment is required before shipment.
Do you install and train?
Yes. Installation at your plant and operator training are quoted as separate items in the proposal, so you can see each one.
Is the machine UL listed?
Mactec designs its equipment to the applicable UL standards. If your site requires a UL field evaluation or label, raise it during the proposal so the inspection, responsibilities and any required work can be agreed. The field evaluation determines the labeling.
Where is it built, and how long does it take?
Every Mactec machine is designed, engineered and built at our Sayreville, New Jersey headquarters. The schedule depends on the platform, tooling and integration. Recent proposals give examples such as 4 to 6 months, or 22 to 30 weeks, to the factory acceptance test after the order, deposit, material specifications and approved drawings are received. Your proposal defines those prerequisites, the acceptance test and the shipment timing.
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